Much Needed Relief

As Japan picks itself up from the recent earthquake/tsunami disaster, many who suffered here will be searching for inspiration to rebuild their lives. Despite loved ones being lost and homes and lives being washed away, life will continue. That's certainly a daunting reality to face, and perhaps not everyone is willing or capable of confronting such a reality. But for many of those affected, their search for a new, meaningful life beings in the coming days.

Surely, there is never an opportune time for something like this to happen. An optimist may find inspiration in the coming spring. Warm weather, more sun, but perhaps most importantly, a symbol of life unique to Japan is born.

The plum and cherry blossoms of Japan.

Their transience and fragility are a reminder of how precious life is. More importantly, their smell and beauty are an inspiration to all who experience them here. As many wait for the government's plan to rebuild the country, the cherry blossoms come at a much needed time.

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Without a doubt, they will refresh the spirits of many who have suffered from the recent events.