"How did we lose our way???..."

     Greetings my friends...today is a day of memorials and pausing for moments of silence. We all know what today is, we've been bombarded by History channel specials, local and national news reports replaying that fateful day 16 years ago. I too remember that day vividly...and I cried with you. What happened is burned into our collective conscience, and we were forever changed...or were we? Sixteen years ago, we gathered in parks, churches, on streets with total strangers...and for a moment, we were "One nation, under God"
     Here we are years later, and we seemed to have forgotten what it was that brought us together, what it was that shook us to our core, what it was to donate our time, energy and money to help those less fortunate in a time of need. Why is it that we continue to forget that we are not put on this earth to simply exist, but to interact, to learn from one another and to grow old together with memories, both good and sad as we swap stories on the front porch, in a tavern or at a gathering?
     Today, while the nation promises "Never to forget" how about we remember the many instances today where we can make a difference. Cleanup efforts in Texas, Florida, Montana, Washington & Oregon continue...supplies are needed and help is welcomed. If you can't help financially or physically, maybe you could assist spiritually. Prayers, meditation, chants, whatever you spiritual walk encourages, I ask that you do for those in need.
     Finally, why do we have to wait for a disaster to bring us together...why can't we "all just learn to get along?" I for one am willing...even if my efforts are not splashed on the headlines of the nightly news, I am willing to extend a little bit of kindness without looking for the payback, and I am also willing to admit that I have been lacking in being civil to my fellow human beings...and for that, I apologize...so, today, on this day of remembrances and memorials...I will chose to hold myself accountable for spreading random acts of kindness...anyone want to join me...it doesn't take much to make a person smile, laugh or appreciate your effort...and best of all it's free...I'll see you soon my peeps...mow go out and make someone's day count...peace