September 11,

“Each of us is a unique strand in the intricate web of life and here to make a contribution.”
― Deepak Chopra

Life is referred to occasionally as a web due to its intricacies and breadth. 13 years ago today a horrific event occurred in our country that not only had an effect on all Americans but people all over the world. The outpouring of love in response to this terrible tragedy rippled across our interconnected world.

My husband spotted this web recently and it just caught our attention and drew us in for a long and closer look. Rarely do we get to see an undisturbed spider’s web. It is easy to marvel at the mystery and miracle of this intricate piece of construction. How does a spider do this? As fragile as it appears it gives a stronghold of life to a spider. What ripples on one strand affects the entire web.

Mr. Chopra’s quote gives us encouragement and validation of the power each of us has to make a difference in this web of life. Each strand or segment is connected and supports the surrounding segments. The power one has when it is used for good can have such amazing and beautiful implications. When terrible things happen, it is essential to remember and see the goodness of humanity around us. I am saddened by the loss of life and innocence of September 11, 2001, but I am grateful for the goodness that is in us that brings truth, peace, and love to our fellow man.

I close with this beautiful quote from the special book, Charlotte’s Web.

“You have been my friend. That in itself is a tremendous thing. I wove my webs for you because I liked you. After all, what's a life, anyway? We're born, we live a little while, we die. A spider's life can't help being something of a mess, with all this trapping and eating flies. By helping you, perhaps I was trying to lift up my life a trifle. Heaven knows anyone's life can stand a little of that.” ~E.B. White

Peace.