Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

I haven't spent much time in front of my computer since Friday.
Instead, I've been spending time in front of my TV watching the news and the updates on the situation in Japan.

It's unbelievable. Just completely unbelievable.
Not only do the people of Japan have to deal with the aftermath of an extremely strong earthquake, there's also a tsunami, and to top it off fears for a possible nuclear disaster.

I'm no stranger to earthquakes, however I'm used to 3, 4, and 5-point quakes on the Richter scale. A quake as huge, as enormous as the one in Japan, with as many aftershocks as there have been, that quite frankly scares the crap out of me. The feeling you get when the ground you stand on starts rumbling and shaking, that feeling of utter insignificance and smallness, that feeling is incredibly humbling. It is also incredibly scary. My first big earthquake was a life-changing experience. It really made me realise (even more than before) how small and insignificant I am compared to the hugeness of the world I happen to live on. Unique and individual for sure, however in no way more important than any other person, no more special than any other.

We are all insignificant and small compared to an earthquake or a tsunami. We are only human. However as humans, we can help each other, support each other and be there for one another. That is our biggest strength. Together, we can weather anything.