There are many of us who do not feel at home in the political places of America today. We are not into the yelling or the strife. We don’t like the cruelty, the arrogance or the rage. Not so much for the polarization and divisiveness. We love this country, but worry we are about to be left behind in the insanity gripping many of our citizens. We want a better way.
Where is your political home? Let me assure you, it is there for you to settle into anytime you wish and you have many likeminded neighbors. Your American political home is in the quiet places where discussion is of value, looking clearly at how to understand society. It is in the comfortable, cozy living room where there is exploration of ideas, left, right, center, whatever, no matter, each is considered thoughtfully. It is the warm, aromatic kitchen where experiments are tried, cupboards are searched for just the right ingredients.
It’s in the dining room where new and old dishes sit side by side, ready to be tested. Some will not have worked, some will be a great success. Most will just need some tweaks for improvement. It’s in the quiet bedroom where contemplation reveals new ideas for the kitchen. This is where we clarify our values and morals that will infuse our actions when we rise.
There are many people who live life this way. Exploring, learning, using trial and error to see what is needed in this world. We are people who are aware we do not know everything. Who are open and yet cautious using the best of what education and wisdom of the ages have to offer to guide us. We avoid labels and look for common ground. We do not shy from a debate when we know our companions treat us with respect.
We must come together to fill the void in American politics today. Some of us are behind the scenes, some of us more outgoing, more outspoken but we all value civility as a must. We raise our voices together to bring wisdom, ideas, with groundedness and peace to a country struggling to find it’s place.
If this fits you, welcome home. We are glad to have you join us at Political Plaid where this is our goal every minute of every day. To find our path in America out of the quagmire so prominent today. We work to find consensus through a willingness to listen and learn. And then, to make decisions, choices and actions to improve our families, our friends, our communities, countries and the health of the planet based in our morals and values. Follow this blog to join the journey. May peace follow you all of your days.
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