I'm really late posting for this week, and I have changed my mind about what to write about. This won't be long, but I feel it's important.
I don't believe that being pro-America (or whatever nation you call home) requires being anti any other country. It's just not necessary. Any time you feel tempted to demonize another whole country, imagine regular people living there.
Imagine parents and children. Imagine young adults trying to start their careers. Imagine people with hobbies similar to yours. Imagine people with hobbies you find interesting but have never tried. Imagine artists and architects, doctors, carpenters, and teachers. Remind yourself that that is the reality.
They may eat food very different from yours or speak a different language, and yes, they may have a very different government, but when it comes right down to it, they are people with feelings not so different from yours. They have hopes and dreams, fears and heartache. Remember that, and try to feel compassion instead of mistrust.
Now, go sow some goodness!
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