Contemplation

I have not written for some time now. Not easy to maintain a blog, what more to come out with interesting articles from time to time. As for me, these few weeks has been rocky and unpredictable where I need to pause and look at my life from a bigger picture at the same time redefining my priorities and directions. It has not been easy coming to terms with realities, recovering from setbacks and look forward for a better outcome.

Coincidentally, two disasters had also happened namely the Myanmar cyclone followed by Sichuan earthquake which brings out the best and the worst in humans. Two entirely different response in managing disasters is a macro picture that reflects the character and attitude of humans. We can choose to be defeated by the problem or be strengthened in solidarity to overcome the problem.

We choose the path that we want as we are the master of our destiny.
If one look at the Sichuan Earthquake negatively, one may say that it has come at a wrong time and at a time when China is preparing for the Olympics. But it is really heartening that it has brought out the humanity side of people, to help those who are in need and unite the Chinese people from all over the world. It may be blessing in disguise as disaster of this magnitude can make China stronger than ever in facing the Olympics as well as the rest of the world.
However, cannot be said about the military junta of Myanmar who only thinks of their own benefits and power without thinking of the lives of its people. They are afraid that their grip on Myanmar will be weakened if they allow international aid to come in, leaving thousands of children starving and ill.

We may also ask what causes these things to happen. It may be natural disaster but natural disasters too can be caused by man. We have come to a point that if we do go on the rate we are going, more and more disasters will happen. Therefore, the world and the people need to wake up and heed these signs to stop our greed, our destruction of the environment and wastage of natural resources.
Wake up, fellow human beings!