From My Diary:
We start each new year with new expectations, initial goals and plans.. We end that year with what we knew, and sometimes with what we never started.
Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans. 2023 did not start well here in Turkiye. On February 6th, we experienced an earthquake of the century in the southeast. It resulted in the death of over 45,000 confirmed individuals (current official estimate). Not to mention possible new earthquakes.. You lose all sense of motivation.. It is impossible to go on without being affected by the loss of so many people.
Resting on top of many fault lines, a country like Turkiye must take action in preventing these unavoidable earthquakes with stronger infrastructure and architecture.
The mental toll that each earthquake has on not only the affected families, but the entire nation's morale is undeniable. The pleasure of taking pictures, traveling, cooking and eating is not the same. Fast forward to today; Turkiye continues to heal it's wounds. We try to alleviate our suffering by helping each other, despite the sad truth of not being able to bring back those who are gone..
We are all bound to each other in this spinning sphere in space. Life becomes more meaningful with sharing and love.
A few shots I caught from this universe journey so far. Since January, 2023.
To have faith in the hope of a better future.
Stay safe and healthy 🙏
prayers! earthquakes are really happening more frequently nowadays.. I hope we get to prepare for the future.
ReplyDeleteThat's true, Michael. Earthquakes do not kill but inadequately designed and poorly constructed buildings, infrastructure do.
DeleteVery well said! Life has its own rhythm and no matter how much we plan, unexpected things do happen! I love what you said: "We are all bound to each other in this spinning sphere in space. Life becomes more meaningful with sharing and love." This is perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Chad. That is the only way to overcome the disaster. Caring, love and helping each other as much as we can.
DeleteI've been thinking of Turkey frequently over the last few weeks. - Rachel
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting Rachel. Unfortunately, It was one of the the worst natural disaster that caused of so many death.
DeleteThere were over 4000 earthquakes in my country this year alone. It is so scary to see such a disastrous catastrophe, we can't help but think it might affect our friends or family in similar fashion.
ReplyDeleteP.S. the veggies look SO good. you got me in the cooking mood
God bless the earth. Oh, are u in the cooking mood now, let's cook veggies then ☺️
DeleteI can't imagine what you all are going through and feeling at the moment. The fear and grief must be so profound! It's scary to see, and I'm hundreds of thousands of miles away in Ireland where we rarely hav any natural disasters.
ReplyDeleteI prepared an emergency bag and living with the fear everyday. Deeply sorry for people who lost their lives and survivals who lost their relatives and in need, suffered. When I stopped the sad voice in me, mad voice starts to everyone responsible for this.Thanks for the concern Nyxie. Btw, Ireland is a beautiful country I'd love to visit one day.
DeleteLife can be unexpected and things change in a matter of second. Hope this year will be better for everyone.
ReplyDeleteCan't agree more. Hope rest of the year brings happiness to all of us.
DeleteIm sorry to hear about the earthquake in your place. It has been a tough start of the year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and commenting Alita.
DeleteThe earthquakes took place close to the surface and lasted for a long time and affected a very wide area. We all feel pain in our hearts. Recovery will take time. Hope good things happen the rest of the year.
The earthquakes around the world recently are terrifying. Sending love, safety and joy to everyone impacted. Love your reminders- living intentionally is so important
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chloe, daily routine goes on in Turkiye but half of our hearts in pain.
ReplyDeleteI heard about bad disasters in places around the world this year. I'm sorry to hear that your place is one of them. Very very sad!
ReplyDeleteDeadly earthquake hit the south east of Turkiye. I live on west side of the country. The town I live; Cesme, provided hotel rooms for survivors over a thousand since disaster.
DeleteI totally feel you. We are indeed bound to each other. Reports and pictures of earthquake in Turkey are still heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteWe all feel pain in our hearts. Recovery will take time. We're sad, we're disappointed and mad. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
DeleteEarthquake! Oh gosh. I'm so sorry to hear this. We are here for you. I have Turkey in my prayers for rapid recovery.
ReplyDeleteThank you! God bless us, God bless universe 🙏
DeleteOoohhh....I did watch a documentary about those devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria yesterday and I still feel so bad! We could have done so much for them but we collectively failed them.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately! Can't stop tears right now. 😢 There are so many things to say...
DeleteThe earthquakes are really frequent and the earthquake in Turkey was devastating. God bless us.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Moni
That's true, Moni. The best way to save lives is to design structures that can withstand earthquakes. God bless all of us🙏
DeleteEarthquake and hurricane are happening more frequently there days. We definitely need infrastructure strong enough to stand it.
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