Carpe Diem

We all experience tragedy in one way or another. On grand scales, such as the way the earthquake and tsunami have effected Japan, to the death of our favorite poet/artist/musician, to the suicide of a friend or relative, tragedy strikes and we all have to find some way of dealing with the aftermath. Though I am not in Japan, I cannot help but feel emotionally overcome by families losing their loved ones through the awesome and overwhelming power of nature. And though I have donated some money to help, and though I have been a shoulder to lean on to those effected by deaths of loved ones, I feel that I am powerless to truly help. I cannot fix it. It is frustrating to feel powerless.

By the way,

Vienna Teng and Alex Wong produced a great song that can be downloaded to support the relief efforts in Japan (link: The Breaking Light), which is amazing and awesome. Just another reason to love what they do musically. They have a fan base and know that people will download it, and know that there will be money going to help.

How have you tried to help during this tragedy? Or in other tragedies?

Reflection on how short life is, truly, and how often I felt I was merely getting by, drifting through my days hardly noticing their passing, is why I have started to try to complete these artistic endeavors. I am under the impression that my celebrity will be on small scales, but it is personally gratifying to feel like I am now participating in life. I hope that this participation also, in some small way, helps others get through their lives too, either reflecting with me through the lines of lyrics and poetry I have written, or merely by the entertainment I might bring.

Before tragedy strikes me down, I want to live life to the fullest. Live with me! If I can do nothing else, I will at least be there to help us have fun with the short lives we have to live.

Carpe diem!