Haiti

I want to write a little bit about Haiti. By now we are all familiar with the images, the anguish, and the plight of our fellow humans who suffered a devastating earthquake. I am not sure about the US, but it is on the news non stop here in Italy. At least 5 to 10 minutes of every newscast is dedicated to covering the story.


The other day I noticed the emotions I felt while watching. Oh. dear. God. A desire to not look- but then we are human, and we look. Not wanting my little one to see suffering that surely she would not understand. Wondering what I would say to explain to her because eventually she will big enough to ask. Sending love and Matrix Energetics to the situation. And then, a new feeling: gratitude.


Gratitude? Yes. The world is experiencing a heart opening in a way I can't remember ever seeing. Not with 9/11. The primary reaction was fear. Not with the war with Iraq or Iran- there has been indifference and distance and too much propaganda. The people of Haiti, our brothers and sisters, who have passed and will pass and also survive, are inspiring a momunental reaction across the world.

WE MUST HELP THEM screamed the front page in red letters in La Nazione of Firenze a few days ago. Yahoo Italia has a place to click and get up to date information and donate. The icon says Help Haiti Now! People from all over the world are praying, sending money and supplies, volunteering, and opening their lives to the children who have no one to call mamma or papa anymore.

As we all choose our life on a soul level these brave ones choose a mission of the highest order- to sacrifice for the greater good, and to inspire love that the world has not seen for a long time.

Things are changing, and quickly. And as we are confronted with situations like Haiti- or our personal little earthquakes- we have a choice. To look, or look away. To see humanity suffering or turn a blind eye to it. To take action without hesitation when we can lend a hand to another. To see past color and differences and see only our own reflection. The brave souls of Haiti are giving us a chance to open our hearts wider than it has ever been before, and on a global scale. For this I hold them in highest regard.