uprooted

history comes in many shapes, sizes and colours - altered by a person or group's background (regional, national etc). each one of us views the world looking through the lens our background shapes - whether we are aware of it or not. unfortunately, in some countries the awareness of these cultural and historical backgrounds are losing significance.

nations which are caught in historical amnesia are susceptible to many problems unless they are willing to reflect. just like rootless trees, nations can get swept away in floods. these floods can include blind allegiance to military strength or slashing funding for essential infrastructure such as health care and education. the blind lead the blind and do not bother to move forward in a productive, educated manner - while simultaneously resisting redirection from educated sources. 

in particular danger are countries where political or military zealots are in control. these countries may seek revolutionary means as a way forward. while uprisings such as revolution can turn the tides away from historical amnesia, a country born out of revolt is more susceptible to dependence on military action. this dependence can negate progress toward self reflection made during times of revolution and encourage citizens to gain pride through combative means in the future. 

no country, 
no matter how grand they may perceive themselves to be, 
is without need of self reflection.  

just as a person cannot grow and mature without looking within themselves, neither can a group of people move forward without first looking back. pride in current progress and technologies can blind us to such self examination, in order to avoid the level of humility the act requires. yet, nations become truly grand in humility and these are the countries worthy of respect and honour. courage is determined by how we as individuals or countries best manage times of weakness and undermined when we choose to live life as bullies of humanity. 

let our nations be worthy of respect, making decisions history can honour and made up of citizens willing to stand firmly rooted in humility - taking responsibility for their own knowledge.