Monday 30 December 2013

Civilian Life 101: Adjusting

By Jim Thorpe


Veterans day is a great day for all of the United States of America to come together and celebrate those who have sacrificed leaving there families, to come closer as a country, and to help commemorate the soldiers and those serving us now and those who gave their life for our wonderful country.

Understanding is something great to remember as you are getting used to jumping back into the swing of things. If you are single and are moving back into your home, be patient and understanding with your parents.

Another really great activity is being a part of a flag-raising ceremony. Raising the flag can be a very heart felt experience for those who participate and for those who simply spectate. Being involved in something such as this can really bring the seriousness and the sacredness of the service that our veterans have performed for us, as citizens of the United States.

Every year a moment of silence is held. This moment of silence is in memory of those who gave their lives for their country in the service of this great country. You may know close friends, relatives, grandparents even, who have died for our country. Keeping them in our memories is the greatest gift we can give them. This moment of silence is usually held at 11a.m. for two minutes. Try and keep this in your memory and to be a part of this.

After so much service and involvement to the country, you may want to stay involved. There are still many ways in your community that you can stay actively involved. Not only does community involvement allow you to still serve your country, but you can also meet friends, and different people who can be a support group for you.

There is little in this world deserving more respect than our veterans, and the time has come for veterans to be compensated and recognized for the things they have learned in the service of their country. Each veteran has a pool of experience from which they draw that is not available for any other person in the country or the world.

Invite your friends and family and try to participate in this activity together. Nothing can leave you feeling a deeper sense of gratitude for your country than listening to moving music. If your community doesn't offer any kind of music like this, then consider even trying to set up your own concert for those in your community.

It can take time trying to be a civilian again. Be patient with yourself, and be patient with others. Give yourself meaningful activities to do such as community involvement and when necessary, go see a specialist that can help you talk some of your troubles out.




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