Today is Memorial Day here in the USA; a holiday known in some parts of the world as Remembrance Day or Armed Forces Day.
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Whereas most people know what this day represents and what it "is," it is important to pause for a moment observe the day not in the "generic" sense of the word, but as a tribute to individual people.
Public fanfare and observation has a tendency to focus on glorifying "sacrifice" and war, but we forget to sit still and remember the actual people — the individuals — around whom this day revolves.
Remembering A Life
Gratitude and love
If someone you know — or know of — died in the line of duty, take a moment to tune out the flag waving and parades, and focus instead on that person, and their life.
Did they love kids? Did they keep a beautiful garden? Did they have the best BBQ for 4th of July? Were they a painter, a hobbyist fisherman, a little league coach?
When we "generalize" something into a public event — i.e. "Memorial Day" — it's easy to forget the details of the picture.
So if you're somehow involved in observing Memorial Day, we invite you to find a quiet space and think about the individual that inspired you to be a participant, today!
Bright Blessings to everyone!
You are not alone!
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