Patriotism is a complex quality with both positive and negative aspects. Some people express it by putting a flag on their car, while others hate the rival countries. Maybe wear a tattoo with a national hero. Very few will join the army or the police out of a desire to serve the country, wearing a tattoo or putting a sticker is much easier.
My form of patriotism is that I live in my country, respect the laws, pay my taxes, recycle my plastic & paper, and do small acts of kindness that improve the quality of life in the community. I did my mandatory military service. I think the sum of all of that adds up to at least one tattoo per month. Add that I don’t smoke and litter, and I think I would be an extremely patriotic Bulgarian.
I feel like patriotism shouldn’t come with any sort of pride or feeling of superiority. We can be proud with our efforts and accomplishments but it’s completely pointless to be proud of my area of birth. Being proud that I’m born in Sofia is like being proud that I’m Aquarius.
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I’m not patriotic at all, but with that said – I’m very pleased to live in Sweden and that I feel safe. I worry for Americans these days, and yeah – the world. Patriotism has never been my thing, really.
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The public expression of patriotism by politicians is so insincere
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They sure are!
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We’re not typically outwardly (obnxiously) patriotic here in Canada. Lately, due to the political situation with our neighbour, people have been more boisterous about our love of our country. But I like your aquarias comparison. Maggie
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“Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel” I am find myself appalled that Trump and his followers have taken possession of our flag. I, like you, hope to be a patriot of global humanity.
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Yeah, it’s complicated. I’m trying to not dig deep into politics here because the goal of this blog is to have positive emotions. Politics can’t give that. It’s all about fears and division.
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“I did my mandatory military service” That cute😂..armed for social justice🤣It’s beautiful when people are concerned about others well-being, natural givers without expectations. It is rare these days to find sincere people. We have a bit of Brave Heart in us. Arises, by nature, loves and accepts everyone.
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well said! MIke
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I wonder, you have those tattoos now?
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Not yet, not that patriotic. I need to at least start smoking and drinking for full patriotism.
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🤣…
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