Circle of Stones

Today is Tuesday like that horrible day six years ago. In a sense we have completed a full circle.

The world changed that day, no one doubts that. It seems that what we have now as a result of that change is greater fear, greater hostility and a greater sense of the precariousness of our future. In many ways we have not completed the circle because so many things have been left undone. For example, I believe, a war that should never have begun and now drags on.

Today, I remember what September 11 brought into our reality and honor those whose lives have been profoundly altered with a simple circle of stones. The circle signifies completeness; it is a form that has no beginning or end.

As I look at my circle I also see an altar, one on which I can place my frustrations and anger to have them transmuted into hope.

Many people pray together in circles. My circle of stones also symbolizes this. Imagine all of the people of the world coming together with one simple intention, to live peacefully together and to honor each other.