The Magic Of Community

Tomorrow is the tenth anniversary of a terrible event, the terrorist attack of 9/11. The deaths of victims and first responders, as well as the continuing health problems of those who tried to help, is a greater tragedy than many across the nation can actually comprehend. In addition there are other things that resulted from the events of that day that have sad consequences. Last night I watched a news report about children whose fathers had been killed in that disaster just before they were born, so these children had never known those fathers.These children seemed to be dedicated to looking to the heroic aspects of their father's lives and trying to manifest that in themselves. It was quite inspirational.
There is a good likelihood that some of the wounds of that terrible day will never heal. One objective of terrorist acts is to disrupt and isolate, to cause great fear and hopelessness. But that has not totally happened in our nation. I can't say it hasn't happened at all. A lot of walls went up and certain civil liberties were damaged. But the community, the sense of caring that has also developed as an aftermath of that terrible event has had an enriching and beneficial effect. Community, openness about pain and fear, reaching out for healing, being willing to help are all aspects of what I see as a magical life. Tomorrow I will make an especial effort to reach out to others around me to alleviate their loneliness and fear that they can never achieve their life's dreams. I invite you, as wise magicians, to do the same. May the spark be with you.