The huge mass destruction that Japan suffered as a result of an earthquake is unbelievable. The images and news reports are truly heartbreaking and my thoughts are with all those affected. When disasters such as these occur it really does wake you up and open your eyes to the real issues that are happening across the world.
You stop being so self centred and think yeah okay I might of missed the bus, I might of had an argument over something minor with a friend or I might be fuming because my flatmates made the kitchen a mess, but its not really the end of the world.
There are much far worse things happening in the world to other people that thankfully you are not having to endure. You stop taking things for granted and begin to appreciate the smaller, finer things in life such as clean running water, a safe house and clean clothes.
However, it’s quite pitiful that it takes such a big tragedy to occur in order for us humans to start appreciating life more. Living in Britain we are on the whole rather lucky that we don’t suffer from natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis or tornados.
If there’s one thing that I’ve most definitely learnt since coming to university, it’s that life is way too short and time most certainly is always flying past. Therefore I think it’s essential to live every moment as if it could be your last. I know that sounds extremely cheesy but its true; relish the times you spend with your friends, appreciate and show more love for your family, enjoy the littler things in life whether it’s a bowl of coco pops or a hug and most importantly always try to remain happy and positive because you have no time to be sad. In the words of Nicki Minaj and Drake, “everybody dies but not everybody lives!”
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