On this day of Thanks let us all remember that those who have served did so to help insure our Freedom and Independence but they also believed in self-sacrifice and giving. No one I ever met wanted to hurt in the name of their Service. In the Service it is the situation that dictates the response, and at times, the response is the sacrifice. When we, as individuals, spread kindness, it is then that we support our Troops most and, at that time, it is when we are thankful to our Veterans most. The extension of yourself to help others is the greatest thanks to all Service Members past or current. It speaks to the ideals that make this the great Country that it is. The reason most of us have Volunteered, because we believe in Our Country. I wrote about Freedom and its meaning to me, the way I see it. Here is the piece I wrote : Freedom always comes with a price. Freedom isnt free, youve heard it said many times. Youve seen it on the face of WAR Veterans. Freedom does have a price, a price that goes beyond the loss of limb and life. The price of Freedom is self-restraint. Freedom means that your right to express yourself has a limit. It is limited to the very same Freedom others have. We must all understand that OUR rights end where others rights BEGIN . Freedom does not mean do what you like regardless of others. It means do what you like with RESPECT to others, not in-spit of them. Acting in the interest of only yourself is not Freedom, it is arrogance and selfishness. True Freedom is about compassion. Taking into account the feelings of others, the needs of others, the beliefs of others, the desires of others. Yes, and at times, the stupidity of others. Freedom carries with it, a great deal of respect for others rights, before your own. In doing so you ensure your right to Freedom. So yes, give a Thanks to a Veteran but more so Honor them by being the kind of People and Nation that they stood for. Thank you to all of those who have Served and to their Families who have endured as well. Thank you also to all the People that spread the gift of kindness and for letting me know it was all worth it.
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 17:44:46 +0000
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