Thursday; September 16
One of the challenges we face as a developing human race is that we have gotten pretty good at overcoming obstacles. Wait! You might have to go back and reread that comment. How in the world could being good at overcoming obstacles be a challenge? The problem with it is that when we become comfortable with being comfortable we tend to avoid things that are inconvenient or uncomfortable. The thing prompted this thought was the headline from a newsfeed that proclaimed hundreds weathered a rainstorm to attend a 9/11 anniversary concert. While I was glad that people were willing to do that, the thing that piqued my interest was that it was newsworthy. This gathering was designed to honor and remember those who suffered one of the most horrific events in our lifetime – why should a little rain interrupt it? Modern society is continually facing the dilemma: Convenience vs. Commitment. Are we willing to endure “hardships” to take a stand? Are we committed enough to a cause (any c