Japan Earthquake

I've been meaning to update my blog, but to be honest, I have so much on my mind right now and don't know where to start. I'm not ready to untangle and articulate my thoughts and put them in writing. I'm feeling devastated and heartbroken beyond words with what's going on in my home country. There's also that guilt of being away from it all, I'd much rather be there to have shared this tragedy with my family and friends. But when I made a choice to live in the US on my own almost two decades ago, I knew this would be a part of the consequences. Although this particular event has been something I've feared ever since I was a little girl, as I'm sure with many other Japanese people, a part of me thought it would never come true in my lifetime. It's very easy to let the negative thoughts and ideas take over my mind and indulge in them. Then there's that indifference that I witness which I try not to take personally. I look back at some of the events that happened in other parts of the world, and think I too must have acted indifferently to them. The whole events have put things in perspective for me, I don't feel that I'm quite the same person.

I'm denying myself from all things negative, including fear, worries and anger, and focusing on God's grace and love. Although I do feel helpless, I also sincerely believe in the power of prayers. So please join me in praying for people in Japan, it does make a difference. Also if you see anyone from Japan, ask them if their family is OK or let them know that you're praying for them. Even small gestures like that make a tremendous difference. I for one can tell you that, from all the warm and kind messages and prayers that I have received in the past couple of days.


Here's how you can help along with praying and sending love.

American Red Cross  - Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami
https://american.redcross.org/site/Donation2?idb=0&df_id=5054&5054.donation=form1&s_affiliatecode=13302&set.custom.Chapter_Affiliate_Code=13302

Japan Society – Japan Earthquake Relief Fund
https://www.japansociety.org/japan_earthquake_relief_fund

Six Ways You Can Help Earthquake and Tsunami Victims in Japan
http://newsfeed.time.com/2011/03/11/five-ways-you-can-help-earthquake-and-tsunami-victims-in-japan/

Mount Fuji

Ema at a temple in Kyoto. People put the wishes and hang them.

Geisha siting in Kyoto.

Anime wall at Takadanobaba.

Shinjuku, near my hometown.

Kyoto temple