Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?
ORIGIN OF PATRIOT
C16: via French from Late Latin patriōta, from Greek patriotēs, from patris native land; related to Greek patēr father; compare Latin pater/father, patria fatherland (as Germans refer to Gemany). General overall meaning is Father!! The meanings are varied but most refer back to the concept of Family…(that’s Another word/definition to discuss). The origin of Patrius is Sanskirt but through my study of Etomology I found it mean Owner (& family was/is/are possessions.) This was in a very Old dictionary.
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Greetings all,
This may be a new point of view to most who read this Blog. I offer a common sense understanding, of how I see; the Law of Attraction(LoA) as it relates to the everyday things we all experience.!! We all have “issues” that come from our Perspectives & Beliefs; from where we want to Feel “relief”. Knowing that Words don’t teach, only Life’s experiences do. It’s my desire that my Words bring clarity & inspire new ideas that inspire Satisfying action.!!
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Patriotism, as many other (noun: a distinctive doctrine, theory, system, or practice), is just as detrimental.
The idea that This piece of land or that one, marked by the desires of Man; belongs to Anyone, to me; is a ridiculous concept. Unlike the animals from which we learned the “rules” of the Social structure we call civilization, man’s Brain, conscious, directed thoughts didn’t/hasn’t grasped the idea that our Intelect allows us to reason out our differences through Language & commication instead of Violence.!!
So why does Man think/believe they have any validity to Take/claim something that they Didn’t create. The PLANET was here BEFORE the infection of Man upon it. Observing the animals that marked out a territory for their Feeding grounds, man did so as well. UnAccustomed to the concept of conservation, not over-grazing their territory; the Lack mindedness mentality(that exists today) forced movement into the realms of others. The (continuing) Lack-Conscious, Limited resources mentality promoted the nessecity to Defend what’s there & their’s, just as the animals do. However, man did not watch them long enough to see that their conflicts over food, a mate or territory rarely ended in DEATH.!! They also missed the Unpsoken agreement of co-operation & Understanding. Both sides agreeing to the long ago established rules of Co-EXISTING.!!
So now we have Our COUNTRY where we live & grow. We become accustomed to the daily progression of events. We come to believe that it’s the Way it’s Meant to Be…Worse yet, we think that it’s the ONLY way & that anyone doing or thinking Different is Wrong.!! Since the only response we’ve learned is Violence, man lashes out against itself believing, agreeing & telling others that it is Virtuous. The sacrifices result in accalades & acknowlegements, maybe even stautes or parades; especially if one Dies.!!
So in our Country, bound within our Borders (which we defend; against the Natural progress) we look at the rest of the world with suspicion & fear. Rather than co-existing & adapting new ideas & flavors into our sphere of knowing, we Fight against change, growth & Peace.!! That’s Patriotism.
If we saw Others behaving in such a manner, we would & do, condemn them. If we do it in the Name of (someone else’s idea/belief), then it’s accepted & praised.!! Our rules & Ideals don’t even apply to Us.-JMO
My knowing of the Universal LoA provides personal (Stress Mgmt.+) counsel that can awaken the unlimited potential of Infinite Intelligence, allowing for deep, meaningful, and powerful clarity & understanding.!! Feel free to reach out for more personal responses.
Happpy Creating!!
Universal Life Paths 
Yes I am, patriotism is a multifaceted concept that encompasses love, loyalty, and devotion to one’s country. To me, being patriotic means actively engaging in efforts to uphold the values, principles, and ideals that define the nation. It involves a sense of pride in one’s country’s achievements, culture, history, and contributions to the world.
Patriotism isn’t blind allegiance; rather, it entails a commitment to improving the nation and addressing its shortcomings. This includes advocating for positive change, participating in civic duties such as voting and community service, and defending the rights and freedoms of all citizens.
Moreover, patriotism involves a recognition of the diversity within a nation and a commitment to fostering inclusivity and unity among its people. It means respecting differing perspectives and working towards a common vision of a better future for everyone.
In essence, being patriotic is not just about waving flags or singing anthems; it’s about actively contributing to the betterment of one’s country and striving to make it a place where all its inhabitants can thrive and prosper.
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The concepts of Loyalty, Devotion, Duties, Values & Principles are SOMEONE ELSE’S idea of how You are supposed to act so THEY feel better when they observe your actions. The “country” has done Nothing for you(or anyone) other than provide Dry Land upon which to stand.!! Any “achivements” one may attribute to a “Country” were accomplished by MEN with their individual thoughts & ideas that were brought to manifest through Belief, Focus & INSPIRED Action.!!
Culture & His-Story are “Anchors” of & to the past that are NO Longer relevant. Focus & attention to it only serves to continue the cycle most complain about wanting to change. Attention to “short-comings” perpetuates the problem, not allowing a solution that All can agree on. Everyone has a different “perspective” about Everything, which cannot be changed by others. Respect is someone Else telling you how to behave around them so They feel better. We are Not designed to be united, as time has proven. We are united only by threat of the repercussions of Society for not “Fittin In”.
It is Not Anyone’s responsibility or obligation to offer change or any other unless it involves one’s self.
Granted, what our Society has become is Not Civilized or it’s people would not Need “Protecting” from the very Gov’t that was established to do that very thing.!! IF Everyone world work toward their OWN happiness & Satisfaction; allowing the Best of Life to come to them/us, we wouldn’t Need Countries, Borders or LAWS.!! When we can all happy about the success & thriving of another while we continue to struggle, Mankind will understand the true meaning of Love of country/Man/Self.!!-JMO
If you can accept the following, you may have a Different Perspective as well;
This is a Vibrational, Attraction based Universe where we create our Own reality with the Thoughts & Emotional vibrations we offer at every moment. The Law of Attraction (LoA) is: “That which is likened unto itself, is drawn.”, which means that Like Energies, Vibrations, Thoughts/Emotions(they’re all the Same), come together by the amount of Attention it receives.
Happpy Creating!!
P.S.> The more you Fight, the more you Have to fight.!! FYI
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