Remember Always

I am always amazed how lives are connected throughout the world. We may have different faces, colors, language and gender but we can still find common ground. Like falling in love for the first time or seeing your new born child for the first time.

How about the loss of a loved one, of a community or even the future. May 12th, we remember the victims of the sichuan province earthquake. more than 80,000 people lost their lives and god knows how many more were affected. Many lost their sisters, brothers , wives, husband, parents and children. They lost their chance to see their kids first graduation, their first relationship, their first job.

a father who lost his son said "We came to remember our son. But this was not just a natural disaster. He died from people's actions, We just hope that lesson isn't forgotten."

Natural disasters cannot be blamed on anyone from this world and is a part of life. but the way we handle , prepare and avoid the outcome of such natural disasters is up to us. We elect and nominate people to positions of power because we believe that they shall keep our well being and safety at heart.

Alas, we are reminded by history that human beings have a tendency to be selfish, cruel and outright blatantly blind to the needs of others. This earthquake really struck a chord in my heart because the same happened in the northern areas of Pakistan where an earthquake took many lives.

The tragedy could have been less in number and fatalities if the government, contractors and building inspectors did their job correctly. The schools were built with incorrect materials trying to cut costs so that money could go into their pockets.

People always say that money is the root of all evil. I disagree. The need, the want, the desire and how we go about making money is the root of all evil.

Remember those who passed away in such calamities and make sure that when you are in a position to make a choice .

Make it the right one.......