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WITH CHRISTINE HASSLER

Weekly Update: Unexpected Patriotism

I love unexpected moments of being completely UPlifted. On Tuesday I was on a flight from LAX to Atlanta on my way to speak at the University of Alabama. Having gotten up at 4am to make the flight, I was groggy and struggling to be comfortable during the four and a half hours in my small, cramped seat next to a man who was snoring (loudly!).

As we were about to descend, I had a mood swing – in a positive direction. The flight attendant got on the PA and thanked us for flying with them. Then the tone of her voice shifted to one of even deeper appreciation as she individually acknowledged by name the uniformed and non-uniformed military men and women on board. She requested we acknowledge them and the entire plane burst into thunderous applause. I had goosebumps. The applause was followed by a passenger singing God Bless America over the PA in the sweetest, slowest, most graceful way as we landed in Atlanta. I had tears in my eyes as I truly listened to the words of the song and felt its meaning.

In that moment I realized how lucky I was to wake up in America where I have the freedom and safety to fly across the country and do something I love. I also connected to a richer gratitude for the men and women who have made their passion serving and protecting our county. Immediately I experienced patriotism and felt a connection to everyone around me – even the snorer.

With all the negativity in the air regarding health care, the economy, and war, I think we often forget how blessed we are to live in America. Perhaps being too focused on what we do not like about our country has clouded our vision, preventing patriotism from shining through. This is a wonderful analogy for life in general – if we are consistently complaining and focusing on what is not working, what we don’t like, and what we long for to be more, better or different; we loose sight of the blessings that already are.

For your weekly dose of UPliftment, consider simply listening to God Bless America. Let the song in, allow it to infuse you and remind you of your home sweet home.

Fondly,
Christine

God Bless America
Lyrics by Irving Berlin

God bless America,
Land that I love,
Stand beside her and guide her
Thru the night with a light from above;

From the mountains, to the prairies,
To the oceans white with foam,
God bless America,
My home, sweet home.
God bless America,
My home, sweet home.

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