It is difficult to believe that 2011 is almost done! The year went by so fast – have we really lived through four seasons already? No doubt, 2011 will be known as the year of extreme weather and of breath-taking world events. From the devastation of the earthquake in New Zealand in February and barely three weeks later the disaster in Japan, to flooding, fires and heat waves through-out the world, it seemed that each day brought more bad news. However as each new tragedy occurred, kindness and compassion grew and people reached out to help each other.
In the aftermath of disasters, our television screens showed people doing everything they could to help. Whether it was people digging through rubble to rescue survivors, or people fighting fires or scientists risking their own safety to attempt to stabilize Fukushima’s nuclear plants, we witnessed bravery and a determination to survive. As each tragedy hit the world this year, people in unaffected areas sent money, supplies and materials and workers – everyone wanted to help. Thousands of people and dozens of countries sent their resources to help people in need. This was a year of thinking less about ourselves and our needs, and thinking of how we could help our neighbors – those close by and those thousands of miles away.
This year we witnessed the strength of the human spirit in the survivors of these calamities. As well, we saw determination and unselfish heroism in those who worked to rescue others. We also saw compassion and generosity in those who were far away, but still wanted to help. If anyone had any doubts of man’s survival instinct or the compassion humans have for each other, the events of 2011 surely erased those doubts. Out of the ashes of bad events rose human compassion and resourcefulness.
Hopefully, 2012 will have fewer natural disasters, and the lives of those affected by the disasters of 2011 will return to normal. I hope this year will be good to you and that when you look back on your year, it will be with mostly good memories.
In the aftermath of disasters, our television screens showed people doing everything they could to help. Whether it was people digging through rubble to rescue survivors, or people fighting fires or scientists risking their own safety to attempt to stabilize Fukushima’s nuclear plants, we witnessed bravery and a determination to survive. As each tragedy hit the world this year, people in unaffected areas sent money, supplies and materials and workers – everyone wanted to help. Thousands of people and dozens of countries sent their resources to help people in need. This was a year of thinking less about ourselves and our needs, and thinking of how we could help our neighbors – those close by and those thousands of miles away.
This year we witnessed the strength of the human spirit in the survivors of these calamities. As well, we saw determination and unselfish heroism in those who worked to rescue others. We also saw compassion and generosity in those who were far away, but still wanted to help. If anyone had any doubts of man’s survival instinct or the compassion humans have for each other, the events of 2011 surely erased those doubts. Out of the ashes of bad events rose human compassion and resourcefulness.
Hopefully, 2012 will have fewer natural disasters, and the lives of those affected by the disasters of 2011 will return to normal. I hope this year will be good to you and that when you look back on your year, it will be with mostly good memories.
Looking forward to a brand new year . . . it's a good thing!
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