Warnings

As NYC prepares to evacuate in the face of Hurricane Irene, I wonder if it really will cause as much damage as the Mayor is predicting. I was just reading an article in the NY times about how most residents of the city are not taking the warnings seriously. How is it that even when people are warned of impending doom, they still don't want to change?

When I look back at pivotal events in my life, I am often retrospectively aware of the blessings of advanced warning, little nudges from a loving God who knows I do not handle change well. I guess I function better once the shock has mellowed, when I can respond graciously rather than from a place of fight-or-flight. It gives new meaning to if you are prepared ye shall not fear.