I was just sitting here looking at the devastation in Japan. Wide-eyed and for a loss of words I stared over and over at the computer screen. One would think that all the different events that many Americans and other people in the world have been exposed to, that we might even be a little calloused. Maybe, Or, maybe not. As a nation I think that we have come together in difficult times, faced our adversities and moved forward. I also think that many of us have actually developed a deeper seat of compassion for people in other countries.
One might say we should not care, but the fact remains that as human beings we do. Do the events unfolding in Japan, Australia, Libya, Egypt, Bahrain and elsewhere change your daily habits? Probably not, but eventually you might modify your schedule. Gas cost and food prices may increase. You might take more time out of your schedule to follow the latest news. Or even maybe take a few extra minutes to help in some form or another.
I suppose you are asking, “Why would I do that?” That’s a fair enough question. Because somewhere under that fabric that makes up the human being in us, connects us world wide. If you don’t believe me then answer one question. Why do you watch the news or listen to the news events of any other country than the U.S.A.?
Ironically, my confusion and loss of words grows a little more complex. The strangest thought came to my mind while I was watching the news. I watched a movie entitled “The Core” last weekend. The synopsis was that the center or “core” of the Earth had stopped rotating and the earth as we know it was going to experience devastating things like earth quakes and Tsunami’s and extreme solar exposure before total annihilation. A special formed team was put together and sent to the center of the Earth in efforts to save mankind from extinction. There were no special ceremonies, press conferences, or interviews. Quietly they left out on there mission. At one point of the movie the Captain of this group said to the Co-Captain that she could never be a leader until she had failed and lost something important.
As an American I can say that many of us have failed at least once and lost something very important to us. But to be a leader we should have learned from these things. I honestly believe that most of us have. My curiosity goes toward the leadership of our great country and wonder why the true leaders of our Nation have either waited to come forth or not yet have emerged. After all do the true leaders of America have to first have their special ceremony, or news press, or interview before jumping in to help? If I am off track here let me know. But, if you agree with me feel free to comment as well.