I’m sure this topic is relatable especially if you’ve ever experienced a natural disaster or traumatic event. If you are from Texas such as myself, then more than likely you’ve just recently went through that terrible “Winter Storm”. Who would’ve thought we would experience Alaska in Texas in the middle of February? Recently on the news, it was reported that many people had pipes that burst which resulted in water damage to their homes or apartment complexes while others had house fires, car wrecks, and were without running water for days. Other states had these “series of unfortunate events” as well and as a result, nearly 58 people have died. Sometimes the “aftermath” is more detrimental than the actual event itself!
What does “aftermath” mean? It’s the consequences or after effects of a significant unpleasant event. Some examples of those events are: earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, blizzards and car wrecks. Think about 911 and what happened when the Twin Towers and the Pentagon were attacked. Shortly after, America’s policies, everyday experiences and politics were changed. Security was tighter than ever at the airports and a lot of people were more fearful of certain groups of people. Although the “aftermath” can leave a lasting negative impression on society, what if it could leave a positive outlook on the world?
I know what you’re probably thinking, “but how can death, destruction and adversity leave people with a positive impression?” I’m not saying that it’s as simple as pretending that it didn’t happen, but you can look at it in a sense of “counting your blessings” outside of your losses. “But how can I do that?” or “Why would I want to do that?”. Because most of the situations that have happened in your life were only temporary circumstances! Houses can be rebuilt, pipes can be replaced, water can dry up, cars can be repaired, roads can be fixed, fires can be extinguished, and broken bones can heal, but we have to keep pushing forward! During these trying times, I saw a lot of destruction everywhere, but I also witnessed communities coming together helping those in need!
Throughout history, if you look back at some of the most horrific events or natural disasters you see where people lent a helping hand to their neighbor. I have seen people come together these last few days and give aid where it was needed. That’s the beauty of life! Broken things can be fixed or even replaced! Someone is always willing to step in when the storms of life knock us down! Now of course, no one’s life can be replaced, by all means, but that just gives us more urgency to appreciate our loved ones who are here with us right now! So let’s not allow the storms in our lives to destroy our happiness and block us from seeing the rainbow on the other side!
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