Showing Compassion, In A Scary World

-
September 11th, 2001.
A serious post today.

Yesterday marked twenty-years since the 9/11 attacks. Thousands of innocents died that day.

Imagine the family impact? Many mothers and fathers, did not return to their loved-ones. The world suddenly seemed cruel and brutal.

Back then I was much younger. It was shocking and still I can't process it. It didn't make sense.

For my generation, it felt like a significant period in time. Much like the JFK assignation or the moon landing, you remember where you were.

Years on, as a parent and family man, I view it with further sadness.

A generation of children were left without a parent, and are now adults themselves. For twenty-years, they have functioned through grief.

Time doesn't heal everything. Their loss must feel as real today, as it did back then.

Showing Compassion

Sadly terrorist attacks still occur, all over the world.  

And the world feels divisive, and in conflict. Terror attacks, wars, pandemics and climate change, only ramp our division further.
Terror attacks, wars, pandemics and climate change, only ramp our division further.
And when this stuff occurs, it impacts real people. The world has to carry on, but so do the people within it.

As humans it's exhausting to navigate and operate through challenge after challenge. Life can be horribly unpredictable, as it was during 9/11. So treat people with compassion and be a good citizen.

You never know the journey someone has been on, is on, or will go on.

Live Each Day Like Its Your Last

You can't make every day exciting. Few of us, have that luxury. There will be great days, normal days and bad days.

However, try to live each day in a positive mindset. We never know what is around the corner. 

Talk to people, smile and push-out positive energy. Leave people feeling better, than when you found them. Let people recall you, as a positive happy person.

Most importantly, spread love and energy into your home life. Always tell your family that you love them. Life is unpredictable and finite. 

Final Thoughts

Treat people with respect and compassion. Put yourself in their shoes and empathise.

Live life with energy and a positive mindset.

Spread good energy among your family and tell them you love them.

Comments

  1. michelle2 October 2021 at 04:07

    Yes, such a devastating day. Live life to the fullest.
    ~Michellescrazybusylife.net

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Surviving Valentine's Day, In A Pandemic

-
Image
Always remember the card! Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.  Once again, the pandemic obliterates our happiness. No fancy restaurants or dates tonight. No chance of packing the kids off to Nana's. No peace and quiet. Thank you Mr Covid! In these dire times, be grateful to have retained love in a pandemic. According to latest sources,  the pandemic has caused an International spike in relationship break-ups .  Sadly, it doesn't surprise me. The present strains on parents and relationships is next-level. Tonight I seek solace with a "Dine In" meal from  Marks & Spencers . Where no doubt, as usual, we'll find ourselves drunkenly reminiscing about the night we met and stories of early dates.  Contrary to popular belief, men enjoy the occasion too. Even exhausted dads like myself! So if you can, for one night, embrace Valentine's Day and park the bullsh*t to one side. Chill, relax and treat the better half with some gifts. Read on, for my views about love
Read more

DIY: Building A Mud Kitchen

-
Image
Get out my (mud) kitchen! Last Friday, my son turned 3. To compliment his presents, the wife asked me to build a mud kitchen. " Absolutely darling, of course, easy...........no problem ". I always live on the edge, agreeing to things, then figuring it out later. In business, they tell you to " fake it, until you make it ". I'm sure it applies to mud kitchens? Yes, no? In fairness, I welcomed the challenge. After a brief look on  Pinterest , I felt confident. I'd give it a go, and see what transpired. This is a good project, for the aspiring DIY enthusiast. Fathers should embrace these creative opportunities. Flex your DIY muscles, and test your limits. You aren't a man, until you've attempted the mud kitchen! 😆 What Is A Mud Kitchen? In a nutshell, mud kitchens are outdoor workstations. They mimic a real kitchen, and are usually built from wood materials.   Mud kitchens help to stimulate your child's creativity and imagination. Children can spen
Read more

Cycling 52 Miles: London To Southend

-
Image
We are the champions, my friend. Recently I had the pleasure of cycling 52 miles, from  London to Southend. I say "pleasure" in the loosest sense. My ass felt so sore, I walked like John Wayne for two days. The whole event was a random occurrence. A  friend was planning to complete the circuit with his wife.  Unfortunately she pulled-out with injury, so he asked me if I fancied it (the bike ride, not his wife).  Without thinking, I agreed. I'm moderately fit, how tough could it be? I guess with hindsight, I jumped into it too eagerly. I didn't want to bottle it, and let down a friend. I resumed cycling, just last year.  Back then, my focus was to remain fit and fend-off the "dadbod".  If you've read my ' Cycling: Embracing The Bike, Tour de Dad ' post, you'll know my story.   My longest cycle was  20 miles; well short of 52 miles! It probably  screamed "mid-life" crisis. My wife certainly thought so. The good news is, I survived and
Read more