Okay, I know the first glance of this doesn't look too inspiring...In fact, let's be honest. This is downright depressing. But that's not the reason I have this posted for my inspiring pic.
Major parts of Australia (mostly in Queensland) are being seriously flooded. People have lost homes, cars, posessions, etc etc, and they're already estimating the damage to be worth upwards of $20 million and will take many, many years to repair. It's just awful.
But the inspiring thing? The way the people of Australia have handled it. There's been despair and pain and sadness, I'm sure, but the "Aussie Spirit," as many call it, is most definitely prevailing. It's kind of ridiculous. I mean, their streets are completely flooded, there's mud and debris everywhere, cars piled on top of each other, fish flapping around on the tennis courts in Brisbane, plus POISONOUS SNAKES, CROCODILES & SHARKS making their way through the water-filled streets. But people still handle it so well. They've all banded together and are making the best of it. In fact, in that video in the article I linked to, there's several times where the Aussie people are cheering on cars as they go zooming past, carried by the fast-moving waters. I don't know about you, but I find that insiring. Especially when you compare it to many of the victims of Hurricane Katrina, complaining and refusing to leave their homes, etc etc. Don't get me wrong, I am honestly not blaming the victims, but I guess what I'm trying to say is that there is a respectable, noble way to handle adversity--and that's something I find inspiring. A good attitude and ability to bounce back? That'll get you far. Good on ya, mates :)
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