I haven't really thought about the chaos that struck the Philippines. And I hasn't really downed on me, Until I saw a photo of a lifeless man holding two lifeless bodies with dirt stricken face -- I assume its his kids. ( I don't want to include photos here, cause it feels wrong. Like its bad enough while I described it. What more seeing the photo?) Anyway, when I saw the photo I felt bad about living my life as it is during the 'land fall' of the hurrican Haiyan, whereas I could be at least offering prayers for the safety of my fellow country men in the Visayas region.
The destruction it left with the buildings and other establishments I can handle and ignore. But knowing that they have estimated the dead bodies to 10,000 in Leyte alone, it felt like the Philippines is being punished and I don't want to think about it that way. But sometimes I can't help myself. It is just too awful to watch and hear.
I don't know how I could help to people who was affected, I can send food and clothes. But I do not think that it is enough for them to go on with their lives. I can only imagine what they're feeling right now. The feeling of losing someone and losing everything you have ever known. Its not any everyday kind of emotion. I wish that the money donated by other countries goes directly in the advantage of those who suffered under hurricane Haiyan and not just in the pockets of the ever-corrupt politicians of the Philippines.
The gist of this post is that we-everyone who was not affeced by a very traumatizing event- should give importance to our lives, loved ones, and eveything that happens to us. I'm not saying that we should look ourselves like we're lucky or soemthing because somepeople still have it worse. I just think that we should give a moment and appreciate things and emphatize with other people. This is just my opinion and you are free to judge me.
