Mama Bear Patriot

Patriots, by definition, LOVE America and her interests with devotion. When you LOVE your country, you tend to see things differently than a citizen who lives here, but has no expressed love for America. For the sake of discussion, think about a Patriot like the Mama Grizzly Bear above leading her cubs through the Grand Tetons. What’s Mama Grizzly Bear’s primary focus? Her innate LOVE manifests in fiercely protecting, nurturing and training her cubs. Mama Bear is naturally and instinctively attuned to anything that could cause her cubs harm. Mama Bear LOVES her cubs knowing, in a relatively short time, they will be out of the den and on their own. Mama Grizzly knows her cubs need enough situational awareness to survive on their own… and that drives her passion to train them in the ways of the wilderness. While Mama Bear has them under her protection, she uses her expertise to teach the cubs how to play with their siblings, find sustenance, avoid predators and navigate the wilderness. Nothing distracts Mama Grizzly Bear from her top job, regardless of external environmental conditions. Of course, the day eventually comes when Mama Grizzly Bear watches the cubs leave the den. Then she is able to attend to other matters. Can you imagine a Mama Grizzly Bear not caring for her cubs? The idea of her giving birth, tossing them out of the den and letting the cubs fend for themselves is preposterous. Why? Because a loving Mama Grizzly Bear would never do that… That’s the difference between American Patriots and most citizens. Patriots will NEVER give up and let the next generation figure it out on their own. Citizens who don't love America can't raise Patriot cubs. Patriots are fiercely protective of our American den and want to make it safer and more productive for those who come after us (whether they are our biological kids or not). Patriots don’t live in La La land. We know America is not perfect… only God is perfect. Patriots see numerous threats whose mission is to target our way of life and convince us that LOVING America is a waste of time and fraught with danger. Mama Grizzly stays undercover when she feels threatened. Similarly, there are times when Patriots have to be STEALTHY.

A Patriot who chooses to LOVE America, also embraces the responsibility to stay in the fight to make our nation a better place to live, whether we caused the problem or not. It’s much easier to be a citizen who chooses not to love America. In fact, it’s a gutless choice. The non-Patriot citizen often abdicates responsibility for making America a better place to live... but why? The reality is that for several decades, we have not been teaching our young people WHY America is worth loving. Personally, my FED-UP meter is pegged with non-stop whining and complaining from those who want someone else to “fix” America's problems. I readily admit though, sometimes that whiner is ME. No doubt, there are plenty of bad actors that need an attitude adjustment, but that’s a discussion for another day. Today, I have to look at the guy in the mirror and start anew. Every single American Patriot, from the time we are old enough to stand up and hold a tiny flag at an Independence Day parade until our last breath, can do something to express LOVE for our nation. Perhaps I can start with a simple prayer to Almighty God for one more day to serve my fellow Americans (whether I like them or not)! Like Mama Grizzly, Patriots set the example for non-Patriot citizens to follow... whether they follow or not, is their choice. We must give these citizens a reason to LOVE America… starting with how we treat each other… whether we agree with them or not. Patriots focus on solving the enormous challenges facing our country. Patriots have the same DNA for America that Mama Grizzlies have for their cubs. It's the powerful DNA strand of LOVE. Being a Patriot is not for the faint of heart… especially in these times. But what does that have to do with anything? 1.4M Americans have given their lives so we can live here today. What about tomorrow? That's on us. Imagine a Patriot with a Mama Grizzly Bear attitude in every hometown in America... that will be a good start! Standing with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, Steve

Steve Olds Founder & CEO PATRIOT MISSION, LLC steve.olds@patriotmission.com www.PatriotMission.com

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