The Tenth Anniversary of 9/11

Posted date:  September 12, 2011

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After our nation was completely bombarded by media clips and replays of 9/11 this past week/end, I’ve been searching for a reflective experience that moves us forward, rather than holding us locked in a time loop repeating itself. Touré’s insightful essay presented with Dylan Ratigan has captured my attention and what I feel to be the piercing truth behind this history-altering event’s 10th anniversary.

Once Touré finishes his thoughts for the camera, we see Dylan caught and mangled by the discussion, presented in several quiet pauses. There is disgust and disappointment that is evident in these moments. Will we ever progress forward and let old wounds heal? Do we possess the courage to restore our country’s consciousness and choose not to live in an age of unprecedented fear? We must make these critical decisions and not allow the media to make them for us.

Perhaps we are intentionally disallowing ourselves to regenerate our scars. Our country loves to feel pain. It’s about time we start allowing ourselves to overcome these dragons and live forward… because that is what we must do to survive. The future of this planet and our children depend upon it.

SW