Every
American citizen who lives in this great land agrees or should agree
that this country from sea to shining sea gives its land for you and
yours, for me and mine, so we all can make our dreams come true.
The path to the American Dream is simple: “Live by our Constitution and Core Values.”
Some Americans claim, “We can do better” as if those words are an apology. I say, “We constantly to do better. Why?
Safey and Security are one bundled core value.
We
want to be safe at work, in our homes, at church; the park, shopping,
having fun, enjoying entertainment, when learning and traveling.
We want to be secure online, especially when engaging in social media.
We want to be safe and healthy. We want medical professionals we can trust to maintain our health, as well as, our privacy.
National Pride and Allegiance are two core values that are separate, but connected.
National pride is a word phrase that refers to how Americans feel about our country.
This
feeling generally stems from the exceptional rights, privileges,
benefits and protections that our country has given to the people.
Americans are happy, because we work, sacrifice and earn victories for ourselves, our families, neighbors and our country.
Americans love to learn and learning increases knowledge and know-how.
Education
is the process of gaining knowledge. It can be gained at public,
private and trade schools. Online classes and home schooling are
options. People also gain knowledge through example, mentors, on-the-job
training, personal experience and by being self taught.
Step-ladder learning spoon out information in a way that young minds can absorb in a “grade” system. Here is an example:
Knowledge is a core value of the American people.
Americans thrive on knowledge. The amount and level of knowledge affects how life is lived.
Learning how-to skills leads to prosperity and a better life.
With
knowledge, American men, women and children gain information that
offers options and opportunities. In simple language, it’s the
difference between the “haves and the have nots.”
Americans strive to protect who we are as a nation, who were are as a person, an American Citizen and our American heritage.
How we behave protects our rights, benefits and way of life.
Everyday, it’s our individual unwavering commitment to decent conduct that saves us from evil, and all its misery.
Family snd Home are one bundled core value that Americans treasure.
Family brings purpose, stability, safety, decency and a sense of belonging to children.
Parents
set boundaries. Teach children the basics of life, our values and
behaviors, such as good manners, brush your teeth and make your bed.
Our values are not isolated or individual; but intertwined with each other like a warm patchwork quilt:
Values
such as, Citizenship, Faith, Life, Freedom, Family, Home, Decency,
Knowledge, Education, National Pride, Allegiance, Safety, Security, The
American Dream
It’s well documented that Americans value freedom.
Intertwined
with all our core values, LIFE is essential. It’s so obvious that some
take life for granted. It goes without saying that Americans value life.
The Bible states, “So God created human beings, making them to be like himself. He created them male and female…” — Catholic Bible
God blessed them, saying: Increase and multiply, and fill the earth… God is the source of all life and all love.
Faith in God is one of America’s core values.
“Now I lay me down to sleep; I pray the Lord my soul to keep.”
“A family who prays together stays together.”
“The
Apostles' Creed is a prayer that summarizes the core beliefs of the
Catholic faith. It begins with I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth.” — Catholicism Devotions
First and foremost, we believe God loves us and gives us life. It follows that we should love each other as God loves us.
Citizenship
means to belong. In this, citizenship encompasses the people of the
United States. We all belong to one sovereign nation, a Republic united
in the right to life, liberty and the pursuit o happiness.
We share a way of life as a country, within each State, community, home and family. We are one for all, and all for one.
Citizenship joins us together, as one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.
Our values are not isolated or individual; but intertwined with each other like a warm patchwork quilt: There are many values of exceptional importance to Americans.