Remembering

Taking some time this morning to remember and think about what today is, the 25th anniversary of 9/11. I cannot begin to imagine what the families of the victims and the first responders are feeling today. I can imagine you, as well as I, remember exactly where you were and what you were doing at that moment. Similar to the day President Kennedy was killed. While I didn't know of anyone personally who lost their lives I knew people who had friends or family who did.

These are some of my musings. Reading your posts these last years, glimpsing the hearts and minds of the Youtropolis community, I know you've had some too. I would appreciate hearing them.

What I want to think about the most is how the best in people surfaced. It gives me hope about what is possible. We came together in love and peace and support as we did during Covid.

We share a common thread that can mend this tapestry we call humanity and unite us in peace. I so want to hold on to that belief.

We can never know the healing ripple effect of one small act of love and kindness.

Our differences don't need to separate us, however, they can be used to build a bridge to compassion and acceptance.

We can shine our inner light brighter on someone's dark day.

We don't need a tragedy to open our hearts.

Praying this never happens again.