Sunday, January 09, 2005
Why Tsunami reaction?
So the tidal waves came & flooded out the lives of many with its mammoth physical destruction. So you see a wave of emotional distress all around the whole. Whether they were affected or not, most felt at least a tinge of sympathy.
Why? I guess its because of how easy one can make a personal connection to this disaster.
You're minding your own business, blading along a path next to the beach. All of a suddenly, people in trunks & bikinis start screaming & running away from the beach. You turn & see the biggest wave thats beyond your imagination.
You start blading away, putting all your energy into your legs, pushing your performance rollerblades to the max. Next thing you know, you're hit by a great force & you're knocked out....
What happens next?? You dunno.... Where have you landed? You dunno. Because thats the very last moment of your consciousness... Thats how you'll die.... Sudden end to your consciousness...
Imagine that happening to yourself, or family & friends.... How scary is that.... Guess that fear allows us to appreciate what we still have, & be compassionate for those who are suffering...
Why? I guess its because of how easy one can make a personal connection to this disaster.
You're minding your own business, blading along a path next to the beach. All of a suddenly, people in trunks & bikinis start screaming & running away from the beach. You turn & see the biggest wave thats beyond your imagination.
You start blading away, putting all your energy into your legs, pushing your performance rollerblades to the max. Next thing you know, you're hit by a great force & you're knocked out....
What happens next?? You dunno.... Where have you landed? You dunno. Because thats the very last moment of your consciousness... Thats how you'll die.... Sudden end to your consciousness...
Imagine that happening to yourself, or family & friends.... How scary is that.... Guess that fear allows us to appreciate what we still have, & be compassionate for those who are suffering...
# posted by emoboy @ 1/09/2005 08:51:00 pm
