On October 26, 2004, my feet touched American soil that the greatnesses were existed; I breathed American air, which carried freedom and freshness; I drank American water, which had coldness and belief; I ate American food, which supplied power and energy; I read books in an American library those gave new light and new hopes; (in a little park), I laughed with American children who will make great contributions in the world’s community; for the first time. In other words, I was born in America on that day, and today, I have become a five year old boy in the United States. My life has meaningfully begun!
I am really happy here. There are many things I love and like in the United States. The top three things I like the most in the U.S. are:
(1) Freedom: The most valuable abstract noun to posses in a human’s life is FREEDOM. We can do everything whatever we want here as long as it is not an unlawful matter. We can create anything whatever we want. We have freedom to read; freedom to write; freedom to agree and disagree (with any person, any group, (president or government or any authority), any belief, any opinion, any mean); freedom to speech; freedom to travel; freedom to explore; and many others. (I will share with my readers later about freedom of the Buddha.)
(2) Democratic Government: From a school to a village, from a city to congress, from senate to white house, any level of it, we elect our own authority/s by ourselves, here. This means - WE OWN THEM. This is a country that the government is fully elected by the people.
(3) Sources: In the United States, what do you want to do? Just you exactly need to know what you want (to do). We have broadest sources in the world here. What language do you want to speak? Any nationality of any corner of the world is living here. This is the most colorful country in the world. What kind of religious building do you want to go or visit? There are many churches, temples, mosques and many others, here. What kind of books do you want to read? There are enormous libraries in any community of the country, with hundreds of thousands, or millions of books, tapes, videos, DVDs and many other learnable materials, here.
This is America! It is a free land! I am five year old, here now and I believe that as a human being, my life has truly, energetically and meaningfully begun!
God bless America!!!
8 comments:
Happy Birthday, Oo!! On behalf of all the people who have been privileged to become your friend here in America, I thank you for your open heart and your wisdom--America needs you!! Mary Ellen Durbin
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I think every young person in America should read your post. How easily we take for granted these 'gifts' and those who work hard for them to be available.
I think every person in America should read your post. Your engergy and enthusiasm gives voice to what so many immigrants see and experience in this country. I wish more were able to experience the joy of being here (without the fear which comes for too many who come to this country).
Thank you!
Wonderful, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL!!! Happy Birthday, Oo! I am thrilled for you and thrilled for everyone who has had the benefit of getting to know you. You have brightened my life and I know that you will brighten many more for years to come!! - Lori Bein
Very, very inspirational, Oo!
I knew you'd be a wonderful role model for everyone, even back when you were my student in ESL in January 05. Your enthusiasm is so contagious. I'm so proud of you and all of your accomplishments in 5 years! I can't imagine what great things you'll continue to achieve in the next 5 years!
Robin Bosworth
Thank you very much Mary Ellen for everything of your kind helps, supports and for being good friend with us.
Have a great time!
Thank you very much Maree Jeannine.
I am truly happy and appreciate to be being together with all of you.
Have a great time!
Lori,
Thank you very much for your wonderful comment and support. I will be moving forward together with all of you.
Have a great time!
Dear teacher,
Thank you very much for your great comment.
Please take a look the following excerpt from one of my essays:
As a traditional Buddhist, almost every night before I sleep, I worship five greatnesses in my life those are;
- The Buddha
- The Dhamma (the Buddha’s teachings)
- The Sangha (Monks and Priests)
- The Mada & Pida (all my parents, guarders and world leaders)
- The Arsariya (all my teachers).
YOU ARE ALWAYS INCLUDED.
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