Saturday, September 11, 2010

September 11, 2001: A Perfect Reason To Appreciate Life

CLEVELAND - If the infamous terrorist attacks on the United States nine years ago today can't make a person appreciate the value of life, nothing will.

Such a shame.

With that impossibly awful day still such an indelible aspect of America, I think it should come to symbolize the event that taught the world more than a few sobering lessons. Too often, we get caught up in what we don't have or how much we wish we did have. The senseless and callous murder of some 3,000 people that historic morning serves as a flash point in the evolution of us all; love what you have and appreciate it tremendously because even if others have so much more, there are still others that have so much less.

Seriously.

Imagine what must've went through the minds of the passengers on those doomed airliners once they realized that they weren't going to ever see their loved ones again. What must it have been like to live (even for a few moments) with not being able to kiss their husbands, wives or children ever again? Yes, life is full of struggles everyday and we can't help being angry or overwhelmed by them. But 9/11 is the most seminal event that everyone was affected by in some way that should cause us to prioritize and gain some serious perspective on life.

Love your life, unconditionally. You will one day wish you still had it this good....no matter what it is like at this present moment.

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