A Time to Remember, a Time to Reflect

Tomorrow is the day we all said we would never forget. Tomorrow is the anniversary of a day that made time stand still. And after the unthinkable happened, this country came together to mourn the lives that were lost, to console the survivors, to remember that we are all Americans. As horrible as the events of 9/11 were, the compassion and brotherhood/sisterhood that resulted was a beautiful thing. Since that day, we somehow lost it. We did forget. We went back to being greedy and focusing on material things. We allowed things like race, religion and political choices to divide us. We let ourselves ruin friendships over differences in thinking. And if you think those outsiders who attacked us aren't gloating about that, you need to think again. Tomorrow when you heed the moments of silence, think about how you will go forward when you reopen your eyes and when you speak. Look at our planet and vow to treasure it. Speak to others with respect and try listening to their thoughts and ideas even if they don't align with your own. Figure out what small action you can take that will have a positive impact on some place or someone. Remember that life is a gift and everything you have been given is a blessing to be appreciated.