日本へ...そして世界へ
Still devastated as I was watching the news.
Not only for Japan, but for all the commotions and disasters that are happening around the world. The New Zealand disaster hasn't calmed down yet, and another one had struck Japan, and is recorded as one of the greatest quakes in history. Just imagining that the aftershocks that Japan experienced were as strong as the quake that hit New Zealand really made me cry, as I am far from recovering from the New Zealand tragedy.
I am not one to flaunt my religion, but I am one person who believes in the power of prayers.
We have our own ways to show our care and support, whether from small prayers to big donations.
Let's include a short prayer in our every actions that:
-the places affected by tragedies recover soon and withstand fate
-the people experiencing those tragedies be strong in the face of disasters
-the leaders/officials lead efficiently and be united in achieving their goal to survive the disaster
-the rescuers be given the willpower and stamina to save more lives
-the family of the victims, who are in a far away place, be given a peace of mind soon
-that there is truth in every news that media show/cover
-may the souls of the victims rest and join their Creator peacefully
and...
-the spectators of the tragedy be compassionate to offer help and give even a bit of love
There may come a time that you/we may be the one who will be placed on their shoes.
I would rather help and pray than think that the world will be ending soon. I believe tragedies are inevitable in each history, who knows maybe the people of the past also thought that it's the end of the world in their time.
Let us not lose hope as we only live once. Live our life to the fullest by letting other people live that way too.
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And fandom-wise, as you may know, there's a fund-raising campaign at arashi_on. Definitely a great way communicate with fellow fans to achieve a common goal to help Japan, in Arashi-style.
But for those who are curious, I basically don't 'sell' any fandom work, and it's kinda my principle to share them to everyone as free and work of love. So those who are asking if I will be 'selling' anything, sorry but no.
I chose to help through a local charity that I am affiliated with and my family have their own means, too.
Needless to say, each of us, whether small or big, can do something ^_^
Have a nice day, everyone, and let's pray that the whole world will rest from the incessant tragedies.