How 911 changed my life

How 9 /11 Changed My Life

The September 11 incident came as a shock to every soul living in the United States . And along with this episode came the realization that our nation , the good , powerful , and strong America , had fallen prey into the hands of mindless terrorist groups who have no better aim than to serve their selfish goals

And because of the 9 /11 attacks , a lot of people , including me , hand gone through a certain transformation both in mind and in spirit . The incident had taught me to take

courage and strengthen my affirmation as an American citizen and be one with the innocent others who became helpless victims of the attacks . The incident had also opened my mind to the understanding that there are people who have the capability to take lives purposelessly . It had made me aware that there could be terrorist groups in our midst that are ready to pounce anytime if we don 't do anything about it

And even if I am not a person of power or authority , I know that I can do my share to prevent this incident from happening again . I have developed a personal sense of people in the government the need to inform and protect other people within my community in my own little way . I became more vigilant with my surroundings and ceased to be indifferent to the world I am living on . I stopped caring for myself alone and started to feel for others

More than anything , the September bombing had united the whole American nation to move as one . Every person living in all corners America , from east to west , the white , blacks , Hispanics , and Asians , had subconsciously reaffirmed their nationality . After the attack , there was absolutely nothing to hold back every American from joining hands and bonding with each other in a certain level that was never achieved before

The 9 /11 attacks had definitely changed me into a better American citizen . Although my roots could be traced from an entirely different nation being Hispanic and that I might not be in New York City when the incident happened , the incident it made me realize my individual worth and my dignity as an American . And my renewed social involvement is a solid proof that I am very proud to be American...