Haiti Earthquake and Compassion
Posted By David on January 17, 2010
There are no words I could type that could add anything to what has already been said and depicted in regards to the horrific destruction in Haiti.
The only thing more tragic than what happened to hundreds of thousands of people in a matter of moments is the certain knowledge that the suffering that began then will not end for years to come.
In a tremendous example of the Golden Rule in action, the world has responded.
In the days, weeks, months, and indeed years ahead, we will need to continue to respond. There will be mistakes. There will be criticism. There will be more tragedy. Those of small spirit will focus on those and delight in calling attention to examples of the imperfection of humanity.
There will also be triumphs. There will be cooperation. There will be relationships forged between individuals, communities, and nations. Those who look for the emergence of agape, the operation of the Principle of Mutuality in the world, will hold these relationships up as examples of what humanity can aspire to.
May we aspire greatly.
i have several relatives who were also vicitimized by the earthquake in Haiti. thank God that they were not seriously hurt. i hope and pray that Haiti would be able to recover soon from this disaster.