www.generalpattonmuseum.com
The intent was to stretch our legs, find a bathroom, and get a snack. We also decided to have a look around the museum, and perhaps give our children a chance to learn a bit about history.
"*Trench art - The sculpting of shell casings. Soldiers who spent long hours waiting in trenches passed the time between artillery barrages by creativng art works out of the available materials. Most of this art is from WWI."
What I experenced there was quite interesting. It was the depth, and intensity of what it must feel like to be a soldier. Perhaps those old uniforms, and machines carry energy of days gone by, but I couldn't help but feel intense gratitude for the people who give their energy and lives to keep our country free.
I'm not a preachy person, and my spiritual beliefs are deeply personal. Whatever you believe, I respect that, and I appreciate the gift of my own faith. The chapel at the museum reminded me of an article I read about "The Rules of St. Benedict."
http://monasticdialog.com/a.php?id=448
He believed that it's important to keep death in the forefront of our mind. This is not intended to create a morbid, negative mindset, but instead a realization of the importance of living fully. I can just imagine the many soldiers, and the mindset they must have had preparing for battle. I am eternally grateful to them, and to my own realization that life is precious, and we must share our hearts and gifts while we're here.
