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Life is Too Short for Disagreements and Conflict
The recent tsunami in Southeast Asia highlights the brevity of human life and existence. Over 200,000 people lost their lives in a few seconds and no doubt most of the victims had planned to live a long life without a swift and tragic end.
The massive destruction of the tsunami captured the attention of the world like no other natural disaster in modern history and it highlights how fragile human life is for the lives of men, women, boys and girls can be shattered within seconds or moments when confronted with thirty foot waves of a Tsunami.
The tsunami tragedy says on a personal level that it is time to call a friend, give flowers to those who can yet smell them because waiting until tomorrow may be too late for a friend or loved one to smell the aroma of fresh flowers.
The primary lesson learned from the tsunami is that those who live in different sectors of world need to find creative ways to peacefully coexist because there are times when everyone needs to work together to combat the devastating effects of nature.
All races, nationalities and creeds need to realize that life is too short to battle over petty differences, which leads to bloodshed and hatred. Time spent in conflict could be better spent in forming peaceful relationships because in the end, we will be judged by the quality of our relationships with other human beings. The material possessions and wealth we accumulate will be secondary to the substance of our character. Personal integrity and the quality of relationships with others will be our most enduring legacy.
The massive bodies of water that surround the seven little islands, (referred to as continents) binds all human beings together in a community that is becoming smaller every day due to the advance of technology.
The power of nature has no respect for the rich or the poor, the small or the large. The destructive power generated by hurricanes, tornadoes etc. highlights the vulnerability of human life. It also brings into perspective the importance of teamwork and cooperation because life is too short to be spent in disagreement and conflict.
Reverend Micheal J. Darby