This is where America's War for Independence began: The Lexington Battle Green in Boston, MA. Countless soldiers, church laymen, politicians, and famous Founding Fathers gave their lives at this street corner. It is represented by a white statue in the middle of a field...but when is the last time it came to mind?
This is the sunset overlooking Plymouth Harbor, where this New World was embellished. Half of the travelers that came on the Mayflower died within the first year of being at Plymouth. These pilgrims came to America for religious freedom. They are represented by the Plymouth rock...but how do we remember? or do we?
Today, collective Americans all over the US and even World, stopped. Mail delivery, work, business appointments, and even life for some, ceased to exist for one day. But for what reason? July 4th is more than a Holiday for fireworks, food, and entertainment, though it certainly may and does include those things. I propose that this Birthday of Independence is a day for thankfulness: for Freedom. Freedoms of every variety, of which we take advantage the rest of the 364 days in the year. Religious practice/worship, educational opportunity, government (though less than perfect it may well be), work/job market, financial stability, just to name a few. The list could go on.
Tomorrow is July 5th. Try remembering, and being thankful for the freedoms you enjoy, even though the celebratory fun of July 4th is over. Who knows: you might find yourself being a more positive, thankful person. =)
*Happy 4th of July!!*
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