The Great Awakening -9/11/01

The world once again mourns today. Perhaps, it is more appropriate to say that the world still mourns today. Eight years ago, this day, one of the most horrendous acts of terrorism happened when four commercial air crafts crashed in New York City, Washington DC and Pennsylvania. Thousands lost their lives, ten-thousands grieve the loss of a family member/a friend/a co-worker, and millions still has shock and disbelief in their hearts.

I still remember that day in September though for many reasons (despite the obvious one), I prefer not to. One of among the few regrets I have is not able to see the WTC buildings prior to its collapse even after living in New York for 5 years.

Fear, disbelief, grief, anger were among the several emotions stirred in the hearts of many that Tuesday morning. A day overwhelmed by emotions would be a more ideal way to describe the day. More than any emotions felt that day; perhaps REGRET was the most significant. Regrets about unresolved conflicts, unspoken words, unexpressed love, among a few to mention crushed the heart of many. Simple words unsaid like “Thank-you”, “Sorry”, “Good-Job” would still have to remain that way. Effortless act of emotions like a hug, a smile or a kiss would have no second chances. Life is short and for many including myself it took a day like 9/11 to recognize it.

Though it was a day filled with sorrow and grief, for some it was a day of joy and praise. Few called in sick, few missed their trains, and few had canceled appointments/interview dates which initially may have aggravated them, yet now when they look back it was truly a blessing in disguise.

Hope, faith and love still remains in our hearts today as we share our joy with the survivors and mourn with the families who lost their loved ones. Today wherever you are, say a word of prayer for the broken and say a word of prayer for our nation.