As wildfires rage in Los Angeles, comparisons to Gaza and Lahaina flood conversations. Anger rises, debates ignite, and narratives clash. But let’s pause for a moment.
Whether sparked by nature or conflict, the outcome is the same: suffering. Human beings—rich or poor, famous or unknown—are losing homes, memories, and sometimes lives. Does it matter where they live or what they represent? Does tragedy belong more to one group than another?
Instead of politicizing or ranking whose pain deserves more empathy, what if we simply start with this truth: people are struggling. It’s not about who has it worse or whose story aligns with our worldview. It’s about recognizing the shared vulnerability of being human.
Before we analyze or debate, let’s feel. Let’s connect. Let’s acknowledge the suffering and allow it to open our hearts.
Disasters don’t discriminate. Why should we?
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