Passion.

I lost a piece of my Mexican heritage while living in this American country. Passion.

By nature, Mexican people are extremely passionate. Usually to a fault too. We are so passionate that we act impulsively. However, as I've grown up in this country, I've learned to keep my "passions in check." Americans don't like passionate people. They like productive people. In fact, that's SO evident in their churches too (slight  diss). I managed to graduate high school, complete degrees in youth ministry and biblical/theological studies while doing so unpassionately (Is that even a word?). How did I come to realize all of this? It took me visiting a similarly passionate culture-- The good ol' Irish.

These people get passionate over a glass of Guinness and its beautiful. Their tradition is safely kept in their youth. Family is NATURALLY important too. There doesn't even have to be an emphasis on family like Americans try to do. I think its because the Irish are SOO driven by passion... that it just happens...

Once again, let me be brief... At what point did I personally sell out my natural Mexican passion for this American utilitarian approach? At what point did you?... IF you don't know what that word means, look it up. Take it as homework. For now... Think about what I just said. I'm out... Word to your consciousness. God is good.