Chilean miners: Has it made you rethink what's important in life?
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This topic was discussed on World Have Your Say on 14 October 2010. Listen to the programme.
After 69 days they've finally done it. All 33 miners are up and people are overjoyed. "I feel so proud to be a human." A sentiment repeated in many of the seemingly endless emails you've sent us on the Chilean miners rescue.
I've spent most of the morning clicking through your comments, from St Vincents to Pakistan I get a real sense that the world stopped to watch these men emerge from the ground. I can't recall ever seeing so many heartfelt messages.
How has this story affected you? Are you now pausing for reflection? Has this story made you put things into perspective? Are you left with a greater faith in Humanity or God? Or is this a short term moment with no real lasting affects?
Here's just a sample of your thoughts:
Margaret in London.
This whole rescue process has been one of the most moving and life-affirming things I have seen on television for many years.
Some of you have told us that the story has reminded you of how important life is:
Farooq In Pakistan..
Every time another miner comes out of that tunnel it's like another breath of relief. When Florencio Avalos came out and hugged his weeping son, I thought of my own son and thanked God for his safe return and their reunion.
Anoop in Germany….
I feel so proud to be a human. Human race will be remembered for these actions not for those dictators and terrorist who gave no value for human life.
Many of you have told us that this has reaffirmed your faith in God…
Julia facebooks...
I have been watching it on TV in Australia. I'm not really a praying person but I have been praying like mad for the brave miners. God Bless everyone and get them all out safe.
Others have drawn with Big Brother. Could this event have only happened in our time? Is slightly mawkish too watch? Or are you like Farooq and rethinking how you feel about family and your relationships?
