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10 Lessons From The Japan DisasTer

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10 LIFE Lessons from the Japan tragic Disaster

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1. THE CALM Not a single visual of chest-beating or wild grief.

Sorrow itself has been elevated.

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“In the face of any adversity or calamity may our mind remain calm and composed.”

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2. THE DIGNITY Disciplined queues for water and groceries. Not a

rough word or a crude gesture.

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“May we, with self-discipline, train the mind to greater spirituality.”

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3. THE ABILITY The incredible architects, for instance.

Buildings swayed but didn’t fall.

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“May we put our ability to good use for the well-being and happiness of others.”

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4. THE GRACE People bought only what they needed for the

present, so everybody could get something.

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“May we have a thought for those in need and not be overwhelmed by Greed.”

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5. THE ORDER No looting in shops. No honking and no

overtaking on the roads. Just understanding

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“May we always show understanding, kindness and compassion to others.”

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6. THE SACRIFICE Fifty workers stayed back to pump sea

water in the N-reactors. How will they ever be repaid?

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“May we not be self-centred but sacrifice to relieve others’ suffering.”

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7. THE TENDERNESS Restaurants cut prices. An unguarded ATM is left alone. The strong cared for the weak.

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“May we have honesty, integrity and a caring heart.”

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8. THE TRAINING The old and the children, everyone knew exactly

what to do. And they did just that.

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“May we train the mind to be always alert, heedful and mindful.”

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9. THE MEDIA They showed magnificent restraint in the

bulletins. No silly reporters. Only calm reportage.

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“May we always act with truthfulness, responsibility and wisdom.”

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10. THE CONSCIENCE When the power went off in a store, people put

things back on the shelves and left quietly!

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“May we always practice morality, virtue and righteousness.”

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The End“May our mind be calm, strong,

steady and mindful in the face of changing fortunes.”

With Metta,Bro. Oh Teik Bin