Kia kaha is a maori phrase being banded around a lot right now. It’s a supportive affirmation offered to people under stress or difficulty meaning be strong (we’re with you/supporting you).  Watching the memorial service in Christchurch on TV it was clear to see how strong the people of Christchurch have had to be and will need to be looking into the future.
Looking at the coverage of the disaster that’s befallen the people of the north of Japan super human strength is also going to be required for them to recover from the earthquake, tsunami and possible radiation. I’m not sure you’d be able to predict a more devastating scenario.
I can’t believe its only three and half weeks since the Christchurch and week since Japan’s own tragedy started unfolding. It seems like a lot longer than that. And as if natural disasters weren’t enough in the world there are plenty of man made conflicts that cause equal measures of death and destruction.
Through these troubled times Kia kaha seems like the a powerful affirmation to share with others even when you can’t do much more to help.
