The Power of Nature

Over the past few years, on the television news, I have seen some of the devastation Nature has wrought. It is so hard to imagine where the victims of such, even begin to make sense of the mess. It would be very difficult to look at what used to be your home, and neighbourhood, only to see it left as a pile of rubble, or washed away. To imagine the irreplaceable items lost, all of the hard work that made it a home, and the money and labour needed to return it to a semblance of what it used to be.

The power of Nature is astounding. How it can pass through and leave such total destruction in its path. The way it can pick up buildings, automobiles, uproot massive trees, and wreak unimaginable havoc in its wake. What a force to be reckoned with. A minuscule human is a mere speck in the face of such mind boggling power. With such a phenomenon bent on destruction coming toward you, where could a person ever hope to find safety? Particularly when the storms contain debris of every sort, and such unbelievable wind speeds.

Such things deserve our undying respect, because of the force they exude. I have watched these "storm chaser" programs. And I wonder how in the world can people endanger their very lives, pursuing these things? I've seen the magnitude and size of funnel clouds on the television. Just the picture of such things inspire awe. It is nearly impossible to imagine seeing them in person. To watch as it sweeps across the land, debris flying hither and yon, devouring trees, and buildings in its path.

I am thankful I don't live where such things are common. We have had one or two over the years in our area. Although nothing to the magnitude of these. I have driven by areas where one had twisted, uprooted, and torn acres of trees, and brush, asunder. Not in my immediate neighbourhood, but within ten miles. Nature can be tough, and unkind, but it can also be very beautiful. And I am still thankful for my little part of the country.

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Dissatisfaction

I was talking to my daughter awhile ago, and recently she has been experiencing doubts about the career path she has chosen. She has a pretty good job with a top of the line, well known retailer as an associate manager. Since she graduated from college six years ago, she has been working in retail fashion/clothing/bridal/accessory marketing. In one position, or another, and until now has seemed relatively happy with her decision.

She has been thinking back to when she was eighteen, and checking into colleges. And she wonders how does any one at that age have any idea what they want to do with the rest of their lives? I can understand her point, although I don't have any college degrees, but went right into the work force out of high school. What may seem like the ideal solution when you are young, can change from day to day. She made the decision to follow the path she did, at that time, because it had seemed like the right one.

Now, nearing thirty years of age, married, and with a small child, she is doubting the wisdom of her choices. But when you have that responsibility, as does her husband, you cannot just up and alter your life drastically. Everything has to be thought out, from every angle, before any major decisions can be made. And as we are all aware, good paying, lifestyle sustaining jobs, are not always readily available. Particularly when you work, cannot always get the time off to look around, and aren't partial to commuting long distances.

For now, she will remain where she is, even though not entirely satisfied. As time goes on, I suppose she will either look into other options within the company, or decide to look elsewhere. Certain aspects of her profession she enjoys. But sometimes your co-workers can make a situation worse. I somewhat know how she feels, since I have never had a job that I enjoyed. But I have always tried to make the best of things in my backward part of the country.