(Not a Play) Point 87: What’s the good news surrounding the Australian fires?

Please note there are 86 Play Points before this rather serious post.

Are you serious? Could there be any good news regarding the Australian bushfires? Well, yes. If, once you’ve taken the time to heal from the emotions of the initial tragedy, you look hard enough, there is good news amongst the rubble and ruin. Triumph can reign. It’s a matter of time, perspective and support, as it can be hard to do on your own.

Actually the Chinese word for crisis is made of 2 syllables where the second means crucial point (ie when something begins or changes). Years ago, experiencing personal tragedy (many people know of my brother taking his own life), it took me two years but eventually I saw the silver lining. Because he was 26 I came up with 26 lessons I learned from that event. And many people will indeed tell you years after a life changing event, that they were able to find the positives. They claim that their low point was the turning point and it makes sense. We can choose to make a change early or we keep going down until we are forced to change.

The rise out of that hole is quicker for some and it helps if you have support. A-S-K is the best 3 letter word in the English language so use it ? If you don’t agree with the following positives as I see them, ask someone what they think. Then let me know – I’d love to hear other opinions. Yes, this year I only had to evacuate my Northern Rivers property three times. My father’s south west Sydney house survived while the sheds burned and my mother and half siblings were also affected south of Nowra and at Katoomba. So we were all looking out for each other, sometimes at the same time and everyone survived thankfully. By no means do I wish to diminish the sadness and empathy I feel for those who have lost loved ones and that which can never be replaced. With time, my reflective nature has been able to find these positives: