Dear...
A few days ago I wrote about Typhoon Haiyan and the Philippines. The casualty estimates of a few hundreds were hugely understated. As we know now the number of fatalities goes probably over the ten thousands and the number of people who lost their houses and possessions will most likely exceed a million, almost incomprehensible numbers. In a few hours the life of so many people have changed in a way that I cannot fathom. If their life or house were not shattered then at least the way they had envisioned their future is. I'm sure amidst those people some must have had the same kind of dreams you or I have. It is for sure that it will take a long time before the victims of Haiyan will return to a normal life.
So the post of today has no other meaning than asking you all to support the people of the Philippines in any way you can or want and to keep them in your prayers and thoughts. (see this FB page: https://www.facebook.com/haiyantacloban)
I for one learned from this events to have more gratitude for what I have and to not take life for granted.
jeandorff@googlemail.com
facebook.com/jean.dorff
"Be inspired and you shall inspire." ~JD
Showing posts with label Haiyan. Show all posts
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Give it all you got!
Dear...
Possibly the strongest storm ever to hit land raged over the Philippines yesterday. The devastation caused by typhoon Haiyan is enormous, about a million people had to take shelter and although the number of casualties is still unknown, it is said to go easily in the hundreds. My heart goes out to the people of Philippines, especially to the families in the hit areas.
A destructive event like this reminds me how fragile life is and that we should never take life for granted, it's a reminder to feel blessed for the things we have and to be less focussed on what we don't have. Perhaps the best way to honor the people who's life has ended so suddenly is to turn something negative in something positive by living our lives to the fullest and by having an appreciation for the opportunities presented to us.
So let us do the things we do today with full intent and without holding back, let us not be afraid to take the opportunities in front of us, let us give it all we got, but most of all let us do everything with an attitude of gratitude.
Please keep the victims of typhoon Haiyan in your thoughts and prayers.
jeandorff@googlemail.com
facebook.com/jean.dorff
"Be inspired and you shall inspire." ~JD
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Possibly the strongest storm ever to hit land raged over the Philippines yesterday. The devastation caused by typhoon Haiyan is enormous, about a million people had to take shelter and although the number of casualties is still unknown, it is said to go easily in the hundreds. My heart goes out to the people of Philippines, especially to the families in the hit areas.
A destructive event like this reminds me how fragile life is and that we should never take life for granted, it's a reminder to feel blessed for the things we have and to be less focussed on what we don't have. Perhaps the best way to honor the people who's life has ended so suddenly is to turn something negative in something positive by living our lives to the fullest and by having an appreciation for the opportunities presented to us.
So let us do the things we do today with full intent and without holding back, let us not be afraid to take the opportunities in front of us, let us give it all we got, but most of all let us do everything with an attitude of gratitude.
Please keep the victims of typhoon Haiyan in your thoughts and prayers.
jeandorff@googlemail.com
facebook.com/jean.dorff
"Be inspired and you shall inspire." ~JD
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