To say that what we have been witnessing in Southern California from afar is devastating does not do the justice it surely deserves. A state that holds over 20 million people, mostly who live close to the southern side, a has one of the world's top economies became headline news that has nothing to do with a new project coming from there. Wildfires have erupted in Los Angeles causing over 5,000 properties to be burned to the ground. Old, young, rich, and poor all feeling the same feelings of disbelief and tragedy. As of now over 10 individuals lost their lives and surely once the dust settles more will be confirmed as a fatality. But the question remains, how? Here's what we do know. On January 8th a minimal but significant fire began to spread on the outer banks of Los Angeles which eventually erupted into six different fires in the same vicinity. If that was not enough, other fires began to spread around the city causing panic to other residents making this into a multi-investigation effort. Must I remind the viewers we are NOT even in the new year a good month and we've already had three separate domestic terrorist attacks, unprecedented snowstorms or wintery weather on the eastern southern layers of the United States including Florida of all places and now ravaging fires on the Westcoast. A feel of same day different year. As of now, multiple people who authorities believed are behind the fires have been arrested sighting overwhelming evidence. While that plays out in a court of law, situations like these only bring forward what we've been taught since our adolescence; try not to sweat the small things. Sure, the homes and business you started from the ground up are important, that is without saying. And sure, your children's school is important, again that is obvious. However, so is your mental health. Knowing that valuables can always be replaced puts everything in perspective. Reaching out to your neighbors who you shared recipes with or the homeless man you've gotten to know, that is priceless. Understanding that multiple emotions are the nuances of right now is ok. As someone who has family living nearby the devastation and thankfully are fine and in good spirits keeps me at peace. As with any tragedy, this too shall pass, maybe not tomorrow or the next, but it will and the rebuilding of one of the most beloved cities in the world will thrive again. So, for now be angry, sad and dismayed. You have that right. But be just as eager to restart, rejuvenate, and recharge yourself knowing the most valuable thing was not lost and that was you.
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