September 4, 2005

It has been six days since hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast. We have followed the news broadcasts on CNN and NBC. Our media has been accused in the past of exageration and sensasionalism but in this case, I couldn't be more grateful to them for showing the politicians and the American people what is really happening post-storm. The human suffering is appalling in its scope and proportions. I shudder to think what will happen in this Country if we should have a nuclear attack for example on one of our larger cities. We are obviously not prepared. Oh there is plenty of rhetoric but no real plan with qualified people in key positions of authority.

For hundreds of years, the Native American people have been warning of a purification action taking place on Earth. Actually, it is described in the Christian Bible as well. For every action there is a reaction. Let's pray the reaction to Katrina's death and destruction will pull together more people in this country and elsewhere, opening their hearts and homes to those affected. This is the beginning of the expression of unconditional love, a state we as humans strive for. I gave to the American Red Cross and as soon as they are ready, I will donate my time to Habitat for Humanity in the rebuilding of the homes. I would urge everyone to give whatever you can from your heart. It is the opening of our hearts to love that is most important at this time. We all can pray for the healing of the region. We need to pray for the purification of the polluted waters there since those waters will soon be pumped out to sea further spreading the pollution. Let us pray for the displaced people and animals.