Wednesday, 23 January 2008
What does it mean to be Australian?
| It is nearly Australia Day - and a great time to reflect on what it means to be an Australian and living in Australia. I was looking through some friends posts and came across Rainbow Designs post - where she commented you know you are in Australia when you look out your door and see a koala in your gum tree. For me being Australian is celebrating the great diversity in the landscape, nature and the people. It is diversity that makes Australia a special place to be. It is the freedom - freedom of thought, freedom to debate, freedom to try new ideas and the freedom to fail or succeed on your merits. I look around and I see freedom in every small business, every person and every idea. It is the friendliness and willingness to lend a hand. Businesses and people helping other businesses and people to overcome adversity and succeed. We have seen this with the recent floods in Queensland. On a personal note I have been privileged to have been on the receiving end of this support lately. I have had a rough December and January and I am truly grateful for Uellan from Emerging Health and Leigh from Kayleigh Dowsing in particular for their support and healing on my really crappy days. So what does it mean to be Australian? It means mates helping mates. It means falling down and getting back up again and it means being proud and grateful to be living in Australia. I am proud to be an Aussie. Until next time Ingrid Cliff Labels: australia day |
