Post 911 Comeback

 

Post 911 Comeback...

Post 9/11 Comeback

A Tribute To Feeling Better About Yourself And Your World

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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.