Oh my word, an ancient culture whose people who have been in their land for thousands of years; but they have been an independent republic for such a short period of time. The republic will celebrate its 20th birthday while Jen is there! I have not yet completely wrapped my mind around their ancientness as a culture and their newness as an independent nation. On a world stage where nations have historic experience in governing themselves, Macedonia stands in development and as a candidate to join NATO and the European Union. They are writing their new story, recognized as a nation with a history and legacy that dwarfs us!
We have been at this independence business for more than 200 years. They are teenagers.
In reverse, look at the beauty of their land and it has been inhabited for thousands of years. What will our land look like 2000 years from now? I fear our lack of conservation and protection over the resources with which we live!
The Macedonians may be able to learn some things about independence and government from us; I hope we learn some things about sustaining a culture from them. How do we build to last?
As Macedonia grows and builds bridges among its ethnic groups; may we learn to build a culture of sustainability.
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