Post 9/11 Comeback

A Tribute To Feeling Better About Yourself And Your World

Early on the morning of September 11, 2001the US experienced a

devastating, never forgettable, event in the nation’s history. Nineteen
hijackers took command of 4 commercial airliners en route to San
Francisco or Los Angeles after takeoffs from Boston, Newark, and
Washington, D.C. Airplanes with longer flights were purposely chosen for
hijacking as they'd be heavily fueled.

At 8:46 a.m., 5 of the hijackers crashed the American Airlines Flight 11 into
the twin towers north tower, and at 9:03 a.m., a different 5 hijackers
crashed United Airlines Flight 175 into the south tower. The nation was in
panic and NYC in devastation.
At 9:37 a.m.5 more hijackers flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the US
Pentagon. A 4th flight, United Airlines Flight 93, under the command of 4
more hijackers, finally came down near Shanksville, Pa, at 10:03 a.m. after
the passengers fought back against the hijackers. Flight 93's elemental
target area is believed to have been either the Capitol or the White House.

Flight 93's cockpit voice recorder disclosed crew and passengers tried to
seize command of the plane from the hijackers after learning through calls
that similarly hijacked airplanes had been crashed into US buildings that
morning. There were 2,977 victims in this senseless attack including those
brave souls (first responders, firefighters, passengers who brought the
plane down before it’s intended target and even passersby who went back
into the building to rescue others) who thought of others before
themselves.

How do we recover from this tragedy 10 years later as well as any other
tragedy and feel better about ourselves and our world?

Like most people, I remember exactly where I was when I learned that two
planes had struck the twin towers. A decade later, this major event in our
history remains engraved in our brains, particularly for those who lost
loved ones and friends.

When awful things occur, we might wonder, “Why try so hard when so
many issues are beyond our control?” But whether we’re handling death,
illness, or the day-to-day challenges of life, our power to cope is great if
we have the right mindset.

The bonds between all people need to be strengthened. We need to unite

against suspicion and mistrust. If we keep the faith and assist our fellow
man we can emerge stronger. However as humans, we must remember
that the battle has not ended. We all need to battle prejudice, ignorance
and people being divided.

As well this is a stark reminder that we need to grateful for everything we

have. Don't let the little things bother you. Volunteer for a worthy cause to
lend a helping hand to your fellow human. Enjoy a sunrise or sunset.
Understand that every day is a gift and that we all as humans need to pay
it forward in some small way. Lend a kind word, an ear or speak kindly
with someone about their prejudice views.

Be kind to someone today and it will make you and your world seem better
and may just rub off on someone else. Hope remains eternal and by
helping others, we in the end, help ourselves and our world and grow as
humans.