I'm reflecting today on how nature can be so renewing and bring such a feeling of peace, yet at the same time, be so destructive and bring such a feeling of terror. My heart is heavy at the thought of those suffering due to nature running its course. I can't imagine the time it is going to take to recover from the loss the Japanese have suffered. They are a well-prepared people and that has helped them immensely at this time, even though they are still very overwhelmed. This disaster has brought to my mind the fact that nature can and does turn on us. We must prepare for natural disasters and recognize that even with the best preparation, nature will always have the upper hand. I feel so small when I think of the fury that nature can unleash and my helplessness against it. Conversely, I feel larger than life when I photograph a gorgeous sunset, walk along the beach, or hike in the beautiful mountains. I am reminded again today that nature does heal and comfort us, but it will not always be so kind. I am grateful for nature's comforting temperament where I am today, and I pray for those who have had nature's violent fury unleashed upon them. May they find peace, comfort and relief at this devastating time.
