Saturday, September 11, 2010

The Human Spirit


On September 11, one can't help but think of the horrible events of nine years ago.

My thought process is usually the same. At first it saddens me to remember all of those who were lost at the hands of terrorists. Then, I am inspired by recalling the numerous stories of courage, selflessness, and patriotism which came out of those terrible circumstances. It reminds me there is no greater force in the world than the human spirit, and that when tested, the good far outweighs the bad.

That day, a small number of people tried to bring down more than buildings and airplanes. Because of the basic goodness of human nature, they did not succeed.

3 comments:

  1. Thank you for the positive outlook. I've been feeling overwhelmed by the grief that happened that day.

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  2. This post reminded me of an article I read the other day. Here's the link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obama_medal_of_honor

    It's all about how the Medal of Honor was awarded to a soldier who fought in Afghanistan three years ago. I thought it was a very humbling article and worth reading.

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  3. Great article, Arlene. Thanks for sharing!

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