We have been hearing and reading an awful lot in the media lately about how America has changed since the fateful events of Tuesday morning, Sptember 11, 2001. I have seen articles in the USA Today newspaper every morning for a while now. And the subject of how that day changed America has been the subject of many articles, blogs and conversations.I am somewhat a student of the topic of change. I don't value change for change's sake alone. But I do recognize the need for change in many aspects of our personal lives and our organizations.
But back to the many subject of so many of the articles that I have been reading. They have focused on how the events of September 11th in 2001 have somehow influenced, impacted or otherwised changed our Country. And they have focused on the changes that have impacted from a political or cultural perspective. They have focused on whether or not America is safer now. They have focused on whether or not America is a better place today. And they have focused on how America is viewed by other nations and cultures.
I don't think I can really add anything to that discussion.
But what about changes that are more personal?
What about changes that don't relate to the tragic events of that day at all?
Let's take the questions from above and try to apply them to our own personal lives. For instance, am I a better man today than I was 10 years ago? Am I a better husband? Am I a better father? Am I a better employee? Am I a better Christian?
Those questions are a little harder. But they are much more important to me and to the overall success of my family, church, culture and society.
I'm just talking out loud right here. But I think that as we focus on improving ourselves as husbands, fathers, employees and Christians, we will inevitably become better Americans and members of the global community.
