For those people who lost friends and loved ones in the September 11th World Trade Center attacks, the anniversary will re-open the wounds and renew the pain of great loss. For the rest of us, it is a painful reminder of our vulnerability. The anniversary renews our grief for the loss of security and innocence we enjoyed in peaceful times.
- Talk about it with others. How far have we come? What have we learned? How are we feeling… as a country, and as individuals?
- Honor those we knew and loved who lost their lives. Write about them, look at the pictures again, and talk about them. Keep their memories alive openly.
- Be with your supporters, at home and away. Reconnect with the positive people in your life. Sharing with others always makes the burden lighter.
- Take care of yourself, physically and emotionally. Do physical exercise… breath deeply and live fully. Do something you always wanted to do. Take a long walk.
- Turn your most negative experience to a positive, by giving to others. It is through giving that you will receive so much more in return. By helping others, anger and pain are transformed into power; the power to make our world better in the wake of crisis.
Cheryl Perlitz ~ 2004 All Rights Reserved
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