Guess I don't understand how sensational reporting does anyone any good. Perhaps it makes the folks who write it feel important. Don't know.
I remember an older man who predicted an earthquake to hit here years ago, and he had a specific date. The date passed, he died and that story died as well.
Now we have a close relative and a friend as well who support the idea that the world will end on May 21, 2011. Huh. That'll be interesting to see play out.
Predictions. Not sure they're a very wise indulgence.
Think instead I'll follow my husband's advice and just do what I know to do. First pray, then take care of my family to the best of my ability and continue doing the daily sorts of things. There's a Japanese word that I've recently discovered and it's so apt. It's seijaku and relates to serenity, even quietness in the midst of activity. Not too different from the phrase on my sidebar, festina lente, which is Latin for making haste slowly. Similar, don't you think? Wise words, and worthy of taking note, especially now.
(photo of Japanese characters for seijaku)
