As
commentators have been saying on television for days, the lives of every person in the
United States were forever changed with the turn of events of September 11, 2001. Many of
us have lost friends and relatives, and we all will hear about and think about the victims
and the heroes of this enormous tragedy for years to come. In our darkest hour, action is
what many of us want. Some demand that it be in the form of retribution and retaliation,
and others want to hear of rescue actions and reunions. I feel that collectively we want
to contribute, to make a difference, to connect with our friends, our neighbors, our
fellow citizens. I believe and know that we can, I believe that where there is life,
there is hope.
Many of the emails and calls
I have been receiving are from people who want to know what my personal thoughts are
regarding this devastating loss. I have many. Some are very human, the same kinds of
things everyone else is thinking and feeling. And than there are the spiritual beliefs
that guide me thorough. I believe that this senseless loss, a snapshot of brutality and
intentional cruelty, will only unite us and bring us closer spiritually, as a nation and
as individuals. Many want to know what we can do. Thousand and thousands of people have
donated time, money, blood and supplies, and they will continue to assist the rescue
efforts. But there is one other thing that needs to be donated: prayers. I believe it is
something we all should do, because it will make a difference. I believe it is that secret
weapon that we all posses. With is we can create an army that can overcome any one
individual, gang, group, or even an entire country of terrorists. For years, people have
asked me about GOD. I have personally kept my religious beliefs separate and used the
analogy that my work was a portrait painted of energy. It is each individual's religious
choice that constructs the frame. I share with you here that my framework is strong and is
the one thing that I am relying on through this horrific attack on human spirit. Pray for
the victims! Pray for their families! Pray for the rescue workers and their efforts to be
successful...and pray for peace. I believe that one day the World Trade Center will be
rebuilt. I believe that the people who have lost their lives deserve that much. The
memories their families carry with them forever will be a monument as great as the
buildings that once stood. They will mark their gifts to us while they were here. And I
believe that the new buildings will be known as the World Peace Towers, a beacon of hope,
remembrance, strength, and peace. May each and every one of you take a moment to ask GOD
to bless the victims, their families, and each other.
All the best John Edward
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