Yesterday one of the two engines on a Jet Blue plane leaving Long Beach, California, caught fire and the cabin immediately filled with smoke.
Oxygen masks did not drop down so passengers gasped for breath until flight attendants released the masks manually. Babies cried and adults wondered if these were their last moments alive. Some people made phone calls to say their Goodbyes.
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September 11, 2014
Every year 9/11 brings back memories and emotions. For me it also brings back a deep appreciation for the heroes who stepped forward in so many ways to help.
Two heroes who came to my attention after the media coverage had settled down were women who lived in my town, Susan Hagen and Mary Carouba.
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I just found out that Maya Angelou passed today. I am deeply moved. And yet I cannot move from my chair. I feel like I am finally taking in the immensity of her presence in our lives. And I feel that her legacy has been officially handed to us, to continue in the way we choose to live our lives. To me, Maya Angelou has been a role model of a fully actualized woman.
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People whose lives have purpose and meaning report being happier, healthier and more optimistic. They see their lives as part of something greater than themselves and feel drawn toward making a contribution. After purpose takes hold, we just cannot keep ourselves small any longer.
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Whatever holiday you celebrate at this time of year – or none at all – I want to extend my warmest wishes and my gratitude for our connection. May the fulfillment of your heart’s desires await you in the year ahead.
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