Words can barely describe the emotion that I felt watching the relieved yet tense faces of the survivors of the downed but not doomed US Airways flight. Despite landing in the cold, frigid water, and terror that must have felt like a lifetime - you could sense the awe with every breath of the passengers and hear indebtedness to the fearless Captain Sully.

So , now what. What can we learn from the recent events.

Help others. All of the passengers talked about the comraderie that existed. Despite the chaos there was a spirt of helping one another. Lesson: You alway have time to reach out and lend a hand.

• Be thankful. Even when bad things happen, instead of wondering why?, think about why not? Lesson: Appreciate the tough times with an attitude of gratitude.
• Practice. From Sully to Vince (the lead rescuer), the fact that they constantly trained and anticipated situations proved invaluable. Lesson: Keep working hard.
• Love often and loudly. Tell your friends and families how much you love and appreciate them. Lesson: Leave no time for regrets.
• Stay in the moment. Enjoy every second and minute of your life. Lesson: Find joy in the little things.
• Faith and Spirituality. The belief in a higher power is amazingly centering and fulfilling. Many passengers felt like their prayers were answered by being alive. Lesson: Be grateful and aware of the power of a strong spiritual belief.