I realized as soon as I'd posted it that I'd failed to update some parts of it. If you click through to read on the site rather than read the emailed version, it should be okay! Here's the link again: https://www.meditationsinanemergency.com/9-11-the-c/
Thanks! Apologies! Onward!
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