Re-birth of a Nation
Many of us were tuned in to see the coverage of the John McCain memorial service. I used to live in the Capitol area. The church I attended was just down the street from the National Cathedral. He was given an observance usually reserved for presidents. We live in an unusual time. I am a very liberal person. I disagreed with John McCain about many things. We have in common, among other things, love of country and honor of commitment, we both served in the Armed Services. I was fortunate to not be captured by the enemy. If I had been, I am not sure I would have done what John did. He could have returned home from Viet Nam because of his family’s military heritage. He did not. He stayed behind with his comrades and he suffered deeply for it. I don’t know many human beings who would have done that.
I mention this because our nation is being challenged in a way that has not occurred in a long time, if ever. There is an energy being expressed that is not loving and supportive. There are decisions being made that are harmful to the planet and all of it’s inhabitants. I may need your help here. Our goal in sharing this blog has been centered on a principle. I have mostly attempted to be FOR things and not against them. I think it was Mother Theresa that put it so aptly. When asked if she would march against war; she declined and added “when there is a march for peace, count me in!” (My paraphrasing). So it is challenging sometimes, for me to keep this blog always moving in a forward direction. There are times when I am deeply frustrated by what is happening to our society and I want to stand and shout ENOUGH! I do get to do it, when I am honored to participate in the several Women’s marches we have had.
Today, for me, was a significant celebration. The remembrance of John McCain and all the kind words that were shared today gives me hope. Even though many of the speakers at his memorial were diametrically opposed politically, they were in harmony in their humanity. The current administration is moving in a direction that is so destructive to our Earth in so many ways. Of course, there are those of us who oppose their policies. We find ourselves on the brink of a constitutional crisis. It is time for all of us to find the courage to heal our differences and create a loving nation that is for all people. It is time for a rebirth of a nation, dedicated to the freedom, fulfillment, equality and happiness for all of it’s people. Thank you John McCain for who you were and for what you taught us. From my reborn heart to yours, Thomas