Who sent the tornados?

     Many people lost everything due to tornados in Arkansas last night. Some even lost their lives. I cannot imagine the devastation and sorrow felt by those that did loose everything or a loved one. 

       I want to stress that I am not at all insensitive to those that were affected by the tornados. I just want to make a point here. Stick with me.

        This morning there is post after post wanting prayers for those people here in Arkansas that were affected by the tornados. I understand why people feel the need to seek help. But nobody is asking god why he sent the tornadoes in the first place. I mean if god is in fact in control he did send them right? So it is kind of gods fault. 

   There are those that are thanking god that the tornadoes did not affect them, while others have lost everything. What makes those who weren't affected so much more special to god than those that were? Did they just have it coming? What reason did the almighty have to spare some and take everything from others? Are we supposed to thank god for doing this to those that did loose everything? 

    The worst tornado was headed straight toward Searcy and at the last minute it changed direction. Was it gods guiding hand that did this? There will be sermons and prayers thanking god in Searcy this Sunday for his intervention, while in the other towns there will be prayers of sorrow. 

     Do you see the problem here? If god is in control he sent the tornado. He directed its path. He caused the devastation. But instead of people wondering why he did this, some pray for help and some give prayers of thanks. I guess god likes the people of Searcy more than those he put in the path of the tornadoes. 

Introverted

      As I sit here with my computer and my cup of Earl Grey, alone, I am feeling good. I do not have any music playing, the rhythmic ticking of the clock is soothing and keeps me in my thoughts.I do not feel the need to go visit or to have visitors. I am just fine right here by myself. You see, I am an introvert.
      I am not anti social, I just find social gatherings to be draining. I don't mind social events, but I would rather be watching and listening to them rather than participating in them. It is fun for me to watch and listen.
Small social events with people I know well are different. I can open up a little more, participate a little more.
     I am not one for small talk, never have been. My phone calls are usually to the point and brief. Talk about what is important the end. If you ask me about something I find important or interesting, I am not one to shy away. If I think something is important, I become very passionate about it. I do not have the gift of gab. I cant sit and talk about nothing for hours on end and usually draw a blank with people that can.
     When I travel to work, I will get food to go and eat it in my hotel room. This is comforting to me. I don't want or crave a bunch of stimulus. I am good with my own thoughts.
      I am quiet and reserve (unless you happen to be someone I know and am comfortable with) most of the time. People ask me all the time if everything is ok with me.I do not show emotion freely.
     I have always thought that something was wrong with me. Our society praises people who are outgoing and outspoken. All of the self help gurus try to tech us that this is the only way we can be successful. But there is nothing in the world wrong with being an introvert, some of the greatest people are or were introverts.
     If you have some of the same characteristics as me , maybe you are an introvert and thats ok. The world needs us. Be happy knowing that there is nothing wrong with you at all. This is who we are.Done