A Long, long time ago....

A long, long time ago in the United States of America there was slavery. It wasn't fair,  or good, nor was it in the best interest of humanity. In short, slavery was wrong and one of the worse established events in this country's history. Our country has tried since the end of the civil war to right this wrong, but everything takes time. History can never be erased, for we can never turn back time. As a southern Georgia native I do my best to treat every individual as fairly as I am able, always trying to remember that no one knows what another person has suffered. However, I find it very troubling that for many persons in this great nation that I love so much, history seems to be the only unforgivable act. We are only as strong as our ability to understand our past mistakes, forgive the error of our sins and grow from them. I believe that if one wrongful act that a nation has tried to rectify continues to be used as a way of turning back time, then we as a nation will never truly grow. Forgiveness goes a long way and history is a learning tool that we should be willing to use in order for real personal growth. Moving forward, understanding our past and really pushing towards a new tomorrow is the only way we will ever grow into the human race that we all talk so much about. Seeking peace and forgiveness for past mistakes can raise all of us up to a new way of thinking and behaving. A Long, long time ago there were slaves in this country, but not today. I thank God for that and for all that I have learn from the history of this country and the process of forgiveness and kindness. I believe that our history will continue to show all of us how to become one nation under God. As a free nation we first and foremost should strive at having a forward reaching goal to live in peace while loving one another. Excepting the truth about this country's history always serves to teach the greatest principles of living together in a united and common bond. This will surly enable our future generations true kinship with one another. Yesterday can not be change, but tomorrow still holds great promises.