For those people who lost friends and loved ones in the September 11th World Trade Center attacks, the anniversary will re-open the wounds and renew the pain of great loss.? For the rest of us, it is a painful reminder of our vulnerability.?? The anniversary renews our grief for the loss of security and innocence we enjoyed in peaceful times.?

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How do we experience the anniversary of our greatest national disaster in a positive way?

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Talk about it with others.? How far have we come?? What have we learned?? How are we feeling? as a country, and as individuals?

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Honor those we knew and loved who lost their lives.? Write about them, look at the pictures again, and talk about them.? Keep their memories alive openly.

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Be with your supporters, at home and away.? Reconnect with?the positive people in your life.? Sharing with others always makes the burden lighter.

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Take care of yourself, physically and emotionally.? Do physical exercise? breath deeply and live fully.?? Do something you always wanted to do.? Take a long walk.

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Turn your most negative experience to a positive, by giving to others.? It is through giving that you will receive so much more in return.? By helping others, anger and pain are transformed into power;?the power to make our world better in the wake of crisis.

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Cheryl Perlitz? ~ 2004 All Rights Reserved

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In the business world, Cheryl?Perlitz is best known as the author of the popular book, "Soaring Through Setbacks - Rise above adversity - Reclaim your life" and her upcoming book "Survival Tips Handbook."? Her clients, friends and colleagues know her as a fearless mountain climber and nature lover with an insatiable spirit of adventure. As a dynamic speaker and facilitator her message to you is "TRANSFORM YOUR MOUNTAINS INTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVENTURE AND POSITIVE CHANGE."?? You may contact Ms. Perlitz through her website at www.soarwithme.com