Beyond 9/11
Thursday, September 13th, 2007
9/11 and today. The first part of this blog will focus on some thoughts I am having on 9/12 6:45 AM. Then I am going to look for some stories. For those who were at 9/11 ground zero, in NYC, USA, and perhaps lost loved ones, contracted lung disease, or had other intimate involvement with the attack: moving on may be only a symbolic series of actions, steps in comphrehending and living with an incredible loss. This is also true for those familieis recovering from the polane crash and experiences and death from at the Pentagon.
Their world will always be connected to, and around that event. However they, and even the little children whose parent(s) are gone will continue their lives. There will be some incredibly profound directions a few will take.
The rest of us, too, can consider the steps to take to go beyond 9/11. In reviewing material earlier this week, I was reminded of the blue light reaching up through the sky.It can be about just that light, a healing light. It represented for some that we would not be defeated or cower in the face of terror. A few people may have embraced it as our resilancy, strength, and a visionary beam joining our present and future. However you interpet the light, it meant a positive resugance of energy for each citizen and our country.
When we look at today and we have passed, it is easy to forget that light. We often are surrounded by troubling news, more death, immense fear, less control. Global warming looms as a huge dilema. Political strife, wars, and massacres are common place. Young girls committ suicide more frequently, up 75%. Fewer bluebirds sing. What has happened to the strong, vibrant caring, of America standing up together, creating light?
In each of us, we have our habitual paths for responding to change. Heros often continue to do heroic actions. Farmers continue to plant crops. Ministers preach. Musicans weave songs into our lives. What do you do? How do you embrace change, suffering, and resurragance of life, light, and energy? Our lives are changing quickly and our individual contributions matter now more than ever.
Make a list of small steps that you can do to make changes in your life. Make another list of small steps that you can do to help your family and community. Make another list of things you can do to help the planet and environment: including clean air, water, and energy. Make your lists positive. Make a big list too. Begin the list.
I am good at lists. I am good at small steps. I am good at helping others choose their healing paths. I also am human, and often forget my path. However I am an incessant dreamer. I can create big dreams and ideas. I know the power of energy focused. I call upon you to also envision big, lustrous, positive dreams. Creat a vision of a planet healing. A planet where humans build strong healthy, prosperous communities. Know that is world is possible. Thanks, we need your help. Your contribution provides a wonderful gift to all.
Bluebirds still sing, as if their life depended on it. Musicians still weave melodies into our lives. Heroes make their stand. Farmers gather their crops. Fill in the blank about your life in this weaving. List your contributions. Be glad, for still are full of life!
