Crunch Time: Deeper perspectives

November 13, 2009

Deeper perspectives

When the US Airways plane with 155 people on board ditched into a chilly Hudson River, we knew who to thank for saving all on board. It was captain Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, whose masterful skills navigated the plane to safety.

But, imagine you are on a plane flying over two hundred miles an hour at thirty thousand feet, when suddenly without explanation, the engines stop working. The captain has tried everything to get them to reignite, but to no avail. You are in crash position and agonizing your demise. Then, suddenly, without explanation, the engines burst back to life one by one, delivering you safely home. Who do you thank then? read more>

Nov 13, 2009 9:28:00 AM | Attitude, Change, courage, depression, Fear, Hope, Meaning, spirituality

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