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March gives us an opportunity to reflect on the word “luck”, given the celebratory nature of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th. Many Irish immigrants came to the United States in the 1840s, with little education and few material possessions. These immigrants primarily settled here in the Northeast and earned the reputation of bravery and sacrifice.
Today our world is torn apart with heated debate over immigration. If we could embrace the goodness that draws people -to this day- to The United States, and instead find opportunities to celebrate their bravery and sacrifice- what different conversations we could be having.
Luck is defined as “success in failure brought by chance”. There is the possibility that from our perceived failings, good will come. Positive conversations are good for our own mental health as well as those around us. I encourage us to pay attention to what goes on around us politically and embrace each and every opportunity that comes our way to bring “luck” with us and change the conversation.
My wish for readers today is an old saying: “May your day be touched by a bit of Irish luck, brightened by a song in your heart and warmed by the people you love.”
- Maggie
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