Hi all,
Saw and mused a while ago over ones idea of how a 'way of life' is
defined by a mere visit, a brief encounter or experiencing of another culture. In particular, a visit to the U.S. is in this idea.
hey, I live here and who can say as in those whom live here, how and what it is like to live here.
In all my travels, I have noted, that here in the U.S. we literally have a 'melting pot' the nth degree. Take your place ...
I have lived in 'foreign' to me countries, as an Being 'the 'alien', different One... guess what? Aside from the weinerschnitzels, the curry, goulash, cuisine, the penne, the sushi, the whole mix ~ I find that the people are the same as in the mix of language and lifestyles ~ just displaying Oneness in all the varieties of colors, sights and sounds ~
So, today, I receive from my intelligent Dad an email, he is VERY Patriotic my dad, WHY? well, he was a Lifer in the military and fought to maintain the freedom of this, his country of origin that he was proud to call his home. And so, do I deny him his experience of risking his physical life to preserve the freedom he believes is the right of all?
Well... I've made the attempts to do so, by being the 'opposite' or advocate player. And has my postion yielded the desired results of Peace?
I leave that to all of you to ask yourself this, are all things in order in your life? Do you have flow or still experiencing flubs? Hmmm?
Well then, turn the page and begin on a clean piece of paper, a clean slate, sit down at the table and express yet, know, what you are asking 'advice' on is it really asking to support your 'wrong' or 'right' postion? Only you know what this means to you.
Intro into what we do not always know or see ~ Thank you Dad ~ Truly ~ for Being You ~
Love, your daughter whom Loves you always no matter what your ways ~ I hear the underlying message you are sharing in your latter day of Life experience, yur culminating Wisdom and are sharing with me. I see your I don't care attitude like children have and I so appreciate you for handing this in Trust to me to pass on.
Looking beyond the mere language and sensing the deep Heart here. Let Go, Trust and Know that you are Divinely Guarded, Guided and Protected, when you realize this ~
Dad shares ~
A very interesting piece of history. Please take a minute and read on.
Do you know what it means?
LAUS DEO
One detail that is never mentioned is that in Washington, D.C. there can never be a building of greater height than the Washington Monument .
With all the uproar about removing the ten commandments, etc., this is worth a moment or two of your time. I was not aware of this amazing historical information.
On the aluminum cap, atop the Washington Monument in Washington , D.C. , are displayed two words: Laus Deo.
No one can see these words. In fact, most visitors to the monument are totally unaware they are even there and for that matter, probably couldn't care less.
Once you know Laus Deo's history, you will want to share this with everyone you know. These words have been there for many years; they are 555 feet, 5.125 inches high, perched atop the monument, facing skyward to the Father of our nation, overlooking the 69 square miles which comprise the District of Columbia, capital of the United States of America
Laus Deo! Two seemingly insignificant, unnoticed words. Out of sight and, one might think, out of mind, but very meaningfully placed at the highest point over what is the most powerful city in the most successful nation in the world.
So, what do those two words, in Latin, composed of just four syllables and only seven letters, possibly mean? Very simply, they say ' Praise be to God!'
Though construction of this giant obelisk began in 1848, when James Polk was President of the United States, it was not until 1888 that the monument was inaugurated and opened to the public. It took twenty-five years to finally cap the memorial with a tribute to the Father of our nation, Laus Deo 'Praise be to God!'
From atop this magnificent granite and marble structure, visitors may take in the beautiful panoramic view of the city with its division into four major segments. From that vantage point, one can also easily see the original plan of the designer, Pierre Charles l'Enfant ..a perfect cross imposed upon the landscape, with the White House to the north. The Jefferson Memorial is to the south, the Capitol to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.
A cross you ask? Why a cross? What about separation of church and state? Yes, a cross; separation of church and state was not, is not, in the Constitution. So, read on. How interesting and, no doubt, intended to carry a profound meaning for those who bother to notice.
Praise be to God! Within the monument itself are 898 steps and 50 landings. As one climbs the steps and pauses at the landings the memorial stones share a message.
On the 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the City of Baltimore ;
on the 20th is a memorial presented by some Chinese Christians;
on the 24th a presentation made by Sunday School children from New York and Philadelphia quoting Proverbs 10:7, Luke 18:16 and Proverbs 22:6. Praise be to God!
When the cornerstone of the Washington Monument was laid on July 4th, 1848 deposited within it were many items including the Holy Bible presented by the Bible Society. Praise be to God! Such was the discipline, the moral direction, and the spiritual mood given by the founder and first President of our unique democracy 'One Nation, Under God.'
I am awed by Washington 's prayer for America. Have you ever read it? Well, now is your unique opportunity, so read on!
' Almighty God; We make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government; and entertain a brotherly affection and love for one another and for their fellow citizens of the United States at large. And finally that Thou wilt most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy, and to demean ourselves with that charity, humility, and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, and without a humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy nation. Grant our supplication, we beseech Thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.'
Laus Deo!
When one stops to observe the inscriptions found in public places all over our nation's capitol, he or she will easily find the signature of God, as it is unmistakably inscribed everywhere you look. You may forget the width and height of 'Laus Deo', its location, or the architects, but no one who reads this will be able to forget its meaning, or these words: 'Unless the Lord builds the house its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.' (Psalm 127: 1)
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