We Are the World: A Prayer for Haiti and Our Global Community
Like many of you, I’ve been watching the news reports roll in on the tragic earthquake in Haiti with deep sadness. It’s so heartbreaking to see so much loss and suffering. As I watched the news from my peaceful living room in Sedona, I couldn’t help but feel so far away from the images of pain and turmoil. I wondered what I could do to make a difference. I felt powerless looking at the dramatic scale of suffering; if only I could discover a new superpower that could reverse this huge disaster, along with all the other tragedies we’ve experienced. But, then I reminded myself that sometimes no matter how much you want to change something, we all have to live life on life’s terms. We must turn our challenges over to God, yet continue to do what we can.
So, what can you and I do? We live in a global community where one person can truly make a difference. I speak often about how all of our personal stories are weaved together into our greater global tale. We are one. A disaster such as the earthquake in Haiti is a call for selflessness and compassion. Even doing something small for a greater cause touches lives. Like many people, I’ve been donating money through the American Red Cross text campaign for the Haiti relief effort. I’ve also been praying—if you can’t give financial support, remember the incredible power of prayer and service.
As the High Lord of Gratitude and Service from my Wisdom of the Hidden Realms oracle deck says, “Through small actions and selfless service to another, you’re automatically placed upon your highest path, whether you’re immediately aware of it or not.” When you step onto that path of selfless service, you open yourself to your higher knowing and intuition. You also can make the world a better place.
It’s like that song, “We Are the World,” which was released in 1985 to raise money for Africa relief. It starts like this:
There comes a time ?When we head a certain call ?When the world must come together as one ?There are people dying ?And it’s time to lend a hand to life ?The greatest gift of all
We can’t go on ?Pretending day by day ?That someone, somewhere will soon make a change ?We are all a part of ?God’s great big family ?And the truth, you know love is all we need
Incidentally Quincy Jones has just announced he is recording a new version of “We Are the World” that will be released as a charity single to benefit earthquake survivors in Haiti. And, even after the spotlight moves on we need to remember that our help will still be needed. We need continue to give and pray for not only the earthquake victims in Haiti for years to come, but also keep the victims of other tragedies such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Hurricane Katrina and the 2004 Tsunami close to our hearts.
Prayer: Close your eyes and imagine your heart opening and a beam of light is sent out filled with love to every suffering person in Haiti. Pray that help comes to them to ease their troubles through this difficult transition. Give your attention to their plight everyday in prayer for at least 5 minutes. Prayer has power even over great distances.
Here’s an exercise to help you nurture your higher path of prayer and service.
Exercise: Take some time today to meditate on what compassion and selflessness means to you. What causes are close to your heart? What steps can you take to support that cause today? Remember, even small acts of selflessness and compassion are important!
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Thank you Colette! As I wipe the tears from eyes and try to imagine what it is like to be in an earthquake that destroys your loved ones and friends and to feel such devastation, I cannot possibly phanom what that would be like. My prayers go out to all of them in Haiti! I plan on taking action, as little as it may be, to help. One small effort at a time. Thank you Colette for reminding us what we are here for.
Dearest Goddess Colette
Your vast loving kindness and generous wisdom today have now reached over the miles to may hearts. Who seek each day to help and make a difference, your light always a positive road map in the right direction. Thank you dear one, thank you.
Amen. Thank you so much for addressing this Colette. I think about it every day and I do pray, and have given money, but it is feels like such a tiny drop in such a huge ocean sometimes. Your words are encouraging. I also appreciate the reminder to meditate on it daily(sometimes I just think about it as opposed to sending out healing and I get all caught up in the sadness instead of taking the action of consistent prayer.. It reminds me of the innate power we all possess. Sometimes, when faced with that magnitude of tragedy, one can feel utterly powerless. Thanks for recharging me!!
Collette, you are right. Prayer is power. 2010 is the year of the number three–manifestation. We can manifest miracles through prayer, which is what those unfortunate people need. Prayers for the people in Haiti will be heard- intentions will become reality. Even as we feel helpless watching this disaster continue to unfold, we CAN help one prayer and one intention at a time. Although we cannot walk their path for them we can hold out a helping hand to them by connecting to the Greater Power and manifesting miracles.
Beautiful Colette. Prayer is powerful. Only takes a few minutes to sit quietly and send peace and love. Life responds. I’ve had spirits from Haiti in my healing room since the disaster happened. You can send love to spirit the same way you do to the living. It does make a difference. I’ve witnessed light and angels manifesting to take the spirits home. It’s peaceful and beautiful, and it heals those left behind as well. Bless you all, Simon.
Thank you Colette no matter what my struggles are right now i am still safe and has food on my plate , since i cannot do so much. The one thing we all have when put together can have a powerful impact . I will certainly find the time to meditate and allow the light of god to help.
Also thanks to you to open our heart .
I think it’s important for people not be “guilted” into doing anything. I’m sure, there are a lot of people who feel “guilty” because they can’t give a monetary donation. Some may give out of guilt because they wonder “what will people think of me?” Quite frankly, I could care a less. What you think of me is none of my business! If you can’t give money, pray and send loving intentions. That’s just as good. I’ve been sending loving thoughts which is what I can contribute right now.
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