21 years after 9/11, I can still recall the events of that day with alarming specificity. I uncovered 5 factors that cause us to remember some events so vividly, even years later.
The Liminal Space
Liminal spaces expose our impermanence and give us the opportunity to wake up to our lives.
Where Memory Resides
9/11 is not just a date on the calendar. It is a weather and a circumstance and a conflagration of things that live in my body.
Reflections on 9/11: The Body Remembers
We have so many apps to help us remember things that want to remember but that we forget. But we don’t need an app to help us remember the important or impactful things.
Reflections From My First 9/11 Away From New York
Once I knew I’d be California for 9/11, I began to wonder if it would feel different here. If I would feel different here.
The Best Way to Remember 9/11
What would it look like if we truly honored the lives lost on 9/11? Here are 3 ways to do that.
What Happens to the Pain We Suppress
The American way is to soldier on without pause. It is to suppress the pain with the pretense of productivity. We get busy. Bury and build. Carry on. It’s a dangerous strategy.