Miracles do happen. As I was pondering earlier last month what this New Year would bring, I didn’t have far to look. The news on the radio, TV, and the internet since January 12th has been filled with the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. People’s eyes and ears are glued to the TV to see and hear the latest about this tragedy.
Response in aid worldwide has been phenomenal; tragedy certainly brings out the compassion and caring in people irrespective of color, race, creed or language. We are united in the one goal to help these people. Telethons and benefit concerts from the tiniest community to major cities with celebrity entertainment are being held all over the world. Relief money is pouring in with everyone’s hope that it will relieve the suffering and pain of every island inhabitant. What truly amazes me are the stories of miracles that are happening on this small island!
How does one child survive while his mother is crushed? On January 20th, the rescue teams pulled out a 5 year old boy under the debris of his home – eight days without food or water! Two women rescued – a 25 year old from under the ruins of a supermarket and a 70 year old from under the rubble of a cathedral in Port au Prince. Under a home in Jacmel, a 3 year old is found alive among the debris, surviving without food for more than a week! These are the miracle stories.
More stories of survival will be become known as the rebuilding begins. Also, tales of heroic acts performed by neighbors or relatives who with little or nothing dig out those under buildings and care for the survivors until help arrives. These too are miracles.
It seems that someone knows somebody or has a relative who lives in Haiti. Because of this the anxiety, grief and stress is also experienced world wide as it becomes known that under the rubble so many people are trapped and now presumed dead. These people need to be cared for and given hope, often where hope cannot be found. Let’s hope that there are miracle workers there to help these people.
Stories, too, of heroic acts will come to light as the military, Doctors Without Borders, and the countless volunteers move in to bring hope and comfort to those in desperate distress. Many unsung heroes will do what is needed to bring about health to those seriously ill and the necessities of life to others.
As we sit and watch the daily events happening in Haiti, what can we do? What miracles can we perform?
My conscious level has been raised to the extent that I am thankful for the many good things and people in my life. To be grateful when I turn on the tap for clean water to drink and use for my daily needs. To look around and see the many things that I take for granted daily such as clean air, sufficient food and accommodation. To examine my way of living and make choices that will benefit both the environment and the community of people. To help those in need and promote good causes such as the Red Cross. To volunteer in ways that will promote hope and peace in our world.
Miracles do happen. What miracles can you perform? Perhaps you are in the throes of a difficult relationship wishing to find that happiness you, your partner, colleague, or friend so desperately desire. I would love to help you discover that you can have that miracle in your life. I hope you can achieve that through my book, Quest for Happiness Handling Difficult Relationships Using the FTA Approach and accompanying CD of Relaxation Techniques.
Until the next time, be grateful and help where you can – including yourself.
Bride
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