Analogies are great but obviously don't work for everyone, even in similar situations. The tsunami picture was something I couldn't have initially articulated as I was too busy drowning! When you are busy using all your energy for survival, reflection doesn't come easily. I had the picture some years later when praying for a young lady whose Dad had suddenly passed away. I am not sure how much it helped her but it has helped me for years.
Read MoreIt had been a beautiful day and I was walking along a beach, along the water's edge. There weren't many people there as it was late afternoon and people had abandoned the sand for fish and chips dinners.
It hit me.
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