I don't always know the date. I sort of make a point at not paying attention to time passing. But - I absolutely know what today is. I'm going to share part of what I wrote for FB. I am on my second gratitude challenge. It's good for me to flex that part of my brain.
Today I am grateful that no terror attack has succeeded on our soil in 13 years. I know that there are folks working ceaselessly for that to be said. I'm grateful for those that serve and try to make a difference in the world beyond our borders. And I'm grateful for those who work for Peace for all. The concept that my generation was so sure we could accomplish is still out there - waiting. I know now that I am a tiny cog. I can make differences in small ways in my own sphere. I can contribute to folks that work for peace and I can pray for peace. We are all interconnected as tenuously as this spider web. But, if the world could someday realize those connections - we could really give peace chance. We have to get past defining ourselves as male/female, black/brown/white/, American, English, Mexican, Israeli, Palestinian, Ukrainian.....and the beat goes on. Our only chance is to learn to define ourselves as human.
A sad and reflective day for America, but I think many other nations feel your pain too. I remember exactly what I was doing when the horrors of the day unfolded. As you say, we must feel some gratitude that an attack has not happened on your soil since that day.... long may the security be as good as it has been since then. Beautiful web, they are darn tricky to capture aren't they?
Your commentary is something we all need to take to heart - we can each help make that step - not leave it to someone else to do because we think we can't make a difference. You expressed it so much better than I can. And do like your lovely shot - such colorful bokeh.
