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The Power of One
By Stephen H. Lahey

Issue Thirteen: September 2006

"Whatever may occur, embrace your freedom to choose a constructive attitude."

- Viktor Frankl

As we recall the events of 9/11- I'd like to share an poem by Cheryl Sawyer. I hope you find it as moving as I do.

One

As the soot and dirt and ash rained down,

We became one color.

As we carried each other down the stairs of the

burning building, We became one class.

As we lit candles of waiting and hope,

We became one generation.

As the firefighters and police officers fought their

way into the inferno, We became one gender.

As we fell to our knees in prayer for strength,

We became one faith.

As we whispered or shouted words of encouragement,

We spoke one language.

As we gave our blood in lines a mile long,

We became one body.

As we mourned together the great loss,

We became one family.

As we cried tears of grief and loss,

We became one soul.

As we retell with pride of the sacrifice of heroes,

We become one people.

We are

One color

One class

One generation

One gender

One faith

One language

One body

One family

One soul

One people

We are The Power of One.

We are United.

We are America.

I encourage you to share this poem with others. Thanks in advance.

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Resources We Like

Using time-lapse photography, Project Rebirth is currently documenting the transformation of the World Trade Center site in New York City. Visit www.projectrebirth.org - I think you'll find it interesting and inspiring.

Comments on this section – or any part of this newsletter? Other resources that you recommend? I encourage you to email me directly at: slahey@laheyconsulting.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

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