Walking Against The Wind
Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
by David Tanguay
"There is a New America every morning when we wake up. It is upon us whether we will it or not" Adlai E. Stevenson Jr.
Yes very true how many times have we awaken each morning and found a feeling in our hearts to change all the evil in the world and work constructively to bring about an America that lives in our distant dreams?
All religions teach of love and compassion for our fellow human beings. Why is it so hard to accept a complete stranger as a friend? Oh of course it's only natural to act defensively to all those we meet for the first time in our lives.
An experience I just went through when buying a used car. When I walked into the car lot I was greeted by complete strangers (salesmen) they offered a hand shake which I did shake the man's hand only it wasn't a very positive handshake. I found myself on the defensive immediately.
Now this salesman was only trying to make a living and he did give me a good deal on the car.
What we must realize is we are all good in nature it is simply the reality of how our system forces us to cross the line at times and live beyond the golden rule.
We are not only Americans but more importantly human beings if we could all unite with our common grounds. i.e. the fact that our dissimilarities are only superficial. We all have to meet our natural needs, it's going beyond our natural living to our spiritual living.
We The People
"The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it." Woodrow Wilson
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Top-level comments on this article: (3 total)hi david, so true. when i thought about "Why is it so hard to accept a complete stranger as a friend?" i realized that back in the 70's, i made 3 friends, who were complete strangers, in a time when that didn't matter, and they are all still my best friends today. trust is an important thing, if you are lucky enough to find it. thanks for a good article, best regards, suePlease log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting SusanPlease log in to respond to this comment.
David, I am always amazed at your ability to sum it all up so eloquently. Great article!Please log in to respond to this comment.Yeah Ken, in text it's a lot easier than in real life. don't you think?Please log in to respond to this comment.
David, I enjoy your gift and talent for writing. Thank you for sharing it with others. Hoping all's well with you! Blessings, my friend.Please log in to respond to this comment.Well thank you Avis, haven't heard from you for awhile.Please log in to respond to this comment.
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