Sarah asked me how I felt about the military the other day
This year is the first time the 4th of July has meant anything to me, struck any chord in my being. I was sad that the army was the only branch represented (I guess it makes sense; if they had every branch at every parade at every small town in the country, they might run out). I observed the onlookers, wondering if they understood anything, recognizing how easily (as Americans) we can remove ourselves from what is really happening in the world and simply pick something that is popular and exciting to follow, or be against without having any experience or real knowledge on which to base that decision. My little brother is training to be a Navy Seal (what does that even mean?). I went to a Mennonite College (what does that even mean?). I don't think the military is wrong, I just don't think we use it very well most of the time.
I think there is a lot to be said for a country that claims to be the greatest country in the world. In essence, they are not so great as they seem. There is a lot of value and growth in humbly realizing the actual state of Being. It would make a greater country (any country) if they first would acknowledge their own lack of greatness.
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