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Gratitude
I got this from a dear friend who has two sons in the military...it's about gratitude, and thanks.
http://gratitudecampaign.org/fullmovie.p
Joseph and I always thank the service people we see, in airports or out shopping or wherever...people with the courage to stand between us and danger.
As I've said here before, I've extended that habit to police and firemen...I've learned to really appreciate their efforts to keep us safe.
As the short movie says, it's not about politics, it's about gratitude. And about individuals.
I still remember how horribly servicemen were treated, sometimes, when they returned from the Viet Nam war, and despite the fact that I was an active demonstrator for peace during that conflict, I still regret what happened to the individual men and women who did what they had to. They were treated like criminals, like murderers, just because they wore the uniform--because they weren't asked as individuals what they'd done or seen, they were just reviled. It was a case of politics overcoming good sense and human decency. I never want to see that happen again--so that is my campaign, now.
http://gratitudecampaign.org/fullmovie.p
Joseph and I always thank the service people we see, in airports or out shopping or wherever...people with the courage to stand between us and danger.
As I've said here before, I've extended that habit to police and firemen...I've learned to really appreciate their efforts to keep us safe.
As the short movie says, it's not about politics, it's about gratitude. And about individuals.
I still remember how horribly servicemen were treated, sometimes, when they returned from the Viet Nam war, and despite the fact that I was an active demonstrator for peace during that conflict, I still regret what happened to the individual men and women who did what they had to. They were treated like criminals, like murderers, just because they wore the uniform--because they weren't asked as individuals what they'd done or seen, they were just reviled. It was a case of politics overcoming good sense and human decency. I never want to see that happen again--so that is my campaign, now.
It's not easy to separate the politics from those whose lives are forever changed by the politicians. But, we do owe profound gratitude to the people--especially the kids--who fulfill their commitments, even when it means putting their lives in jeopardy.
I've learned the hard way--through long practice!--to focus on individuals, not politics...or politicians. Human beings, not icons or demons. It's a hard, scary world out there, and if we don't focus on love, on Light, on respect, on our fellow humans, it is going to get harder and scarier.
Edited at 2007-12-15 11:27 pm (UTC)
(Anonymous)
Thank you, Kate, for telling this story.
Xoxo,
Laura