Nippon
A few of us try to describe the paralyzed feeling we get while in front of the television while watching the world news. Not just any world news, events which led to the loss of human life, destroyed homes, natural disasters... Emotions, strong ones rise up as a result upfront helplessness, welling up with hope, primal fear, compassionate empathy, understanding.
The situation in Haiti after their enormous earthquake was humbling. Many ads and online sites suggested donating to the red cross which I did. Afterward it was watching the tv screen, concerned, trying to get a glimpse of the pain miles and miles away from my warm, comforting home.
It wasn't completely a helpless feeling, I liked hearing how the situation was, I liked seeing people working closely to help complete strangers.
Japan was hit with a devastating tsunami and countless earthquakes. Homes were pulled out to sea. The water rose up higher and higher. Explosions took place after collisions with drifting objections or being split down the middle from parting fault lines. Due to complications of power failure after the quakes nuclear plants are facing the threat of potential melt downs or mass exposure to radioactivity Many, many lives were lost.
I donated to the Red Cross, Japan Society, and caved after buying a lady gaga bracelet in support of japan. Shortly after waking this morning I called the red cross asking if there were any ways to volunteer doing data entry, fundraising anything to support Japan. They said they were not sure but to check back. I remembered going with my parents church's youth group to assemble care packages for those with leprosy in India. I called them as well asking if there were any projects assisting Japan, but they are donating money only.
Japan is a country with incredible beauty, admirable and curious traditions, artful ways in ordinary life, talented industries with a knack for creating mind blowing technology, and spirited people. I have wanted to visit since I was very little. Everynow and again I fall into denial about what is happening there.
Watching the footage taken from the country is unbelievable. I can't think of one single disaster that compares to this. CNN, MSNBC, and mostly NHK I tune into in the evenings listening to the broadcasts feeling so much for these people, wanting to help.
It brings tears to my eyes to see reunited family members eagerly embracing one another, grateful to simply be alive and together. Survivor stories seem like beautiful, secular miracles.
I wish the best for the brave rescue efforts. To the ones who remove others from rubble, to the ones who stitch wounds and carry others to safety, to the ones who tirelessly cook at soup kitchens and give to the hungry the world thanks you.
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The situation in Haiti after their enormous earthquake was humbling. Many ads and online sites suggested donating to the red cross which I did. Afterward it was watching the tv screen, concerned, trying to get a glimpse of the pain miles and miles away from my warm, comforting home.
It wasn't completely a helpless feeling, I liked hearing how the situation was, I liked seeing people working closely to help complete strangers.
Japan was hit with a devastating tsunami and countless earthquakes. Homes were pulled out to sea. The water rose up higher and higher. Explosions took place after collisions with drifting objections or being split down the middle from parting fault lines. Due to complications of power failure after the quakes nuclear plants are facing the threat of potential melt downs or mass exposure to radioactivity Many, many lives were lost.
I donated to the Red Cross, Japan Society, and caved after buying a lady gaga bracelet in support of japan. Shortly after waking this morning I called the red cross asking if there were any ways to volunteer doing data entry, fundraising anything to support Japan. They said they were not sure but to check back. I remembered going with my parents church's youth group to assemble care packages for those with leprosy in India. I called them as well asking if there were any projects assisting Japan, but they are donating money only.
Japan is a country with incredible beauty, admirable and curious traditions, artful ways in ordinary life, talented industries with a knack for creating mind blowing technology, and spirited people. I have wanted to visit since I was very little. Everynow and again I fall into denial about what is happening there.
Watching the footage taken from the country is unbelievable. I can't think of one single disaster that compares to this. CNN, MSNBC, and mostly NHK I tune into in the evenings listening to the broadcasts feeling so much for these people, wanting to help.
It brings tears to my eyes to see reunited family members eagerly embracing one another, grateful to simply be alive and together. Survivor stories seem like beautiful, secular miracles.
I wish the best for the brave rescue efforts. To the ones who remove others from rubble, to the ones who stitch wounds and carry others to safety, to the ones who tirelessly cook at soup kitchens and give to the hungry the world thanks you.
がんばって！