In many ways, it seems my path paralleled yours. I recall watching the news that morning, mouth agape, in utter shock and shaken to the core. I realized, most poignantly, that life can end at any moment – that going through the motions and putting on a happy face doesn’t cut it. My wife and I split within 6 weeks of that date, both realizing that unhappiness was buried within the mundane day-to-day routine, and whatever joy this world has in store for us needed to be actively sought out.
Within reason, I try to live my life without fear – though most decisions still seem tempered by reason. I laugh a little easier, shrug aside disappointment, take chances when I can, and generally live a fuller life. Yes, indeed, I was changed that day.
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