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As we celebrate the Fourth of July and look toward the 250th anniversary of the United States, it is worth pausing to think about what freedom really asks of us. Independence is not only a historical event, a fireworks display, or a long weekend. It is an ongoing responsibility to participate, to listen, to learn, to question, and to help build a country that lives closer to its ideals. The story of America has never been simple. It is a story of courage and contradiction, sa

Remembering With Gratitude Memorial Day invites us to pause. Before the parades, the gatherings, the long weekend, and the start-of-summer traditions, there is a deeper purpose. Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor those who died while serving our country. A mindful Memorial Day holds both gratitude and reverence. It allows space for joy while remembering the sacrifice that made so many freedoms possible. For children, this matters. They learn what we name. They notice