We'll be together whatever the weather

When my husband, Jonathan, was taking a public presentation class at seminary in New York, he learned the following ditty to practice articulation:

Whether the weather be cool,
or whether the weather be hot,
we'll be together whatever the weather,
whether we like it or not!

It's a great koan for life. This is true for us as individuals, and also true for us as humanity: that no matter what befalls us, we are together, whether we like it or not!

The devastation of Haiti's two recent earthquakes begs for togetherness. When tragedy strikes with such force and magnitude, you cannot help but feel the impact. The best antidote to the overwhelming nature of such news is compassionate action.

Each of us is part of an immense web of life. Sometimes, it can seem so immense and global that we feel we may not be able to do enough. But our compassion for each other is our strength. Whether it is saying prayers for those surviving, or sending financial help or raising funds, each action is a line cast to help nurture and sustain our innate sense of connectedness to each other and to all of humanity.

The Dalai Lama suggests that true happiness stems from cultivating altruism, love and compassion. We are at our best and most buoyant when we are together, whatever the weather brings us.

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A note:
There are so many places to donate, but just in case you are looking for a recommendation, I suggest Mennonite Central Committee. They are known for a very low operational overhead as well as highly organized disaster relief.
https://donate.mcc.org/project/haiti-earthquake
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