The events of September 11, 2001 require us to see it in a psychological light, as opposed to a 'Popular Mechanics' aspect or any other factual light. Alone, facts are never enough. When we are psychologically whole and enlightened, we better understand how to add the facts and therefore, we are guided best. There are those who have dealt with both the psychological and the fact-based issues concerning September 11th. We have concluded that people can argue and debate until they are blue in the face over facts and supposed studies. Therefore, we have realized that the truth is beyond that which is readily visible. Seeing past these facts (smoke and mirrors), and dealing with our pain in a psychological manner, is where the truth presents itself and begins. Anything less, and the most important aspect of truth is missed. September 11th compels us to make an account, psychologically. Then we are safe to ask questions. The nature of such horror, in itself, was and is capable of any number of psychological tragedies. Personally speaking, in my despair, I realized that the people who died that day had no chance to run. The biggest light came on in my mind, as I then said to myself, "If they had no chance to run, then I should not run from my own pain." After all, it is the least that I can give back to them in order to honor their lives and their names. Anything less from me, and I have failed at finding their truth, my truth, and our truth. To truly honor those people, was to not forget them. This, for me, did not alone mean fighting a war on terror, but a never-ending quest to ask questions for them. It is quite distressing, to say the least, that when asking questions, demanding answers from our leaders, asking for their accountability, that we are then publicly slandered for this. To the one who understands the psychological aspect of September 11th, we realize that this, in itself, only raises more suspicion. The government has hidden behind the divide of those who remain in psychological disrepair and those who have risen above the 'dust'. The divide allows these leaders to remain unaccountable. It appears on the surface to some, that the disputes amongst us are merely political ones. However, the broad picture suggests that it is a direct result of destructive leadership. We do not honor those who lost their lives by seeking justice. We do not find justice in that which is obsolete of honor. We honor first, so that we may know what justice needs be. By this, we honor and justify completely, finding our truth. George W. Bush's leadership enhanced upon the psychological nature that resulted from September 11th, and thereby, created a psychological warfare resulting in an ensuing battle right here on our own soil. It paved the way for those in denial who support him to appear as patriotic, while those who question appear as unpatriotic. Psychological warfare (PSYWAR), as defined, ironically, by the The U.S. Department of Defense is: "The planned use of propaganda and other psychological actions having the primary purpose of influencing the opinions, emotions, attitudes, and behavior of hostile foreign groups in such a way as to support the achievement of national objectives." On September 20, 2001, in an address to a Joint Session of Congress and the American people, George W. Bush, made clear his intentions. On the surface, this would seem the sign of a strong and decisive leader, thereby, appearing wonderful. However, his words and his ever ensuing actions, have credulously defied honoring those who have died and have brought great harm to those who remained. His decisiveness and quick action took the place of any notion that his actions were anything less than righteous. Therefore, those who raised questions, would become the ones to pay the price as being responsible for psychological warfare, and so, it would appear to those who fell for his leadership. To this day, those who have asked the questions, are quite accustomed to being given the name of 'conspiracy theorists'. All the while, he has remained unaccountable to those who are no longer with us, those who continue to ask questions, and to those who stand by him. Aside from September 11th, it is our duty as we, the people, to call for our leader's accountability, and yet, we have allowed him and those in Congress, to hide behind the greatest tragedy of all time. The psychological nature of September 11th compels us to question not only the events of that day, but the so called justice that has ensued since. Psychologically speaking, as a result of September 11, 2001, an overwhelming number of people went into a massive denial. Such horror, as was felt this day, is capable of creating any number of psychological problems and denial of denial is one of them. Denial of denial can be a difficult concept for one to identify in themselves. This sort of denial is a major barrier to changing destructive behaviors. Denial of denial involves thoughts, actions and behaviors which bolster confidence that nothing needs to be changed in one's personal behavior. This form of denial typically overlaps with all of the other forms of denial, but involves more self-delusion. For example, there are those who will hold fast to such claims as Popular Mechanics' concluding study of the towers, without giving anything else a second thought. It bolsters the idea of remaining confident in oneself as opposed to dealing with other possible truths. Furthermore, President Bush's leadership (Sept. 20th speech), insidiously places his people in the position of denying their denial, as his decisiveness and quick action gave a confidence to the people, thereby, directly replacing a need to deal with the loss of that day. If we go back to the morning of September 11, 2001, and recall the news media, bear in mind, that we are a people who are psychologically shaken. The people should have seen on the news this day, psychologist after psychologist, explaining every aspect of ourselves and the critical components of ourselves that we would have to address, in order to not be swayed by misguided information, how to deal with grief, what to expect from ourselves and others emotionally, and how to honor those who had died. On the morning of September 11, 2001, Jerome Hauer was the 'expert' on CBS. You can read about Mr. Hauer in the link provided, and see the interview with Dan Rather given this day. I've also included a link to George W. Bush's speech on September 20, 2001. Both links reveal only a fraction of seeds that deceived and were planted in the minds of the traumatized. Last, I've included a link to purchase a book called 'Sacred Goodbyes: Honoring and Healing Your Pain and Loss' by Eileen Dunn. George W. Bush's leadership has created more animosity here at home than is fathomable, and despite there are those who have come out of denial, realizing the destructive leadership and a belief that there was a government cover-up of 9/11, there still remains those who are in denial of being in denial. It is so very sad, to say the least. It sincerely breaks my heart.
We do not honor those who lost their lives by seeking justice. We do not find justice in that which is obsolete of honor. We honor first, so that we may know what justice needs be. By this, we honor and justify completely, finding our truth.
When My Work Was Never Done
I left home that day as someone's
Child
Mother
Father
Sister
Brother
Friend
And loved one
When my work was never done
I innocently went to work that day as a
Laborer
Carpenter
Office Worker
Co-Worker
And a victim
When my work was never done
And now you mourn for me as
Family
Friends
Survivors
Fighters
When my work was never done
I ask that on this day remember
Although my work was never done
Our work has just begun
-LaVerne Mayfield
P.S. Matt, thank you for what you do!
2007-06-26 05:05:45
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answered by Light Fly 4
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