After reading the States article I realized that it is very hard for me to truly understand what the people from Palestine have to go through. I went into the piece reading it with an American perspective. I did feel bad for the people of Palestine, but I did not truly understand what they had to go through until just now as I am posting this blog.
It is almost impossible for me to think of growing up not having a true home, or a place to call my own. As an American I am sometimes blinded to the conditions of other countries. I unfortunately take for granted the little things in my life like a bed to sleep in, the fact that I am guaranteed a meal every day, or even the pride I have in calling myself an American. People of Palestine are basically not wanted anywhere. They were kicked out of their own country, and they are considered refugees pretty much wherever they decide to go. The thought of being unwanted by pretty much anyone is a haunting thought that I dont think anyone can quite understand until he is put into that position.
This article really got me thinking about how ungrateful I can be sometimes. As Americans we are truly blessed with so much that we sometimes don't even realize what we have. I'm not just talking about material things either; the fact that I know that I am loved and appreciated, or the fact that I have pride in calling myself an American is something that not everyone has. I am definitely going to have a lot on my mind as I try to sleep tonight, knowing that there are people in the world suffering and less fortunate than me.
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