Symbols

 

"This flag which we honor and under which we serve is

the emblem of our unity, our power, our thoughts

and purpose as a nation."

Woodrow Wilson

There are numerous flags when you stop to think about it. The gut sends out a red flag when something is instinctually wrong. A construction worker waves an orange flag to slow us down. Then there is the black flag to signal the end of a car race. Then, of course, there are flags symbolizing different countries. And don't forget the rainbow flag!

Symbols reflect meaning and inspiration. They will have original or antique images to bring attention to core beliefs or historic emphasis. Imagine what your personal flag might look like. What fabrics would you use and what distinction would you give to your personal power, sense of unity and intended purpose?

When displaying your flag, where would you hang it and would you take it down at dusk or in from the rain? Do you think there would be merit in updating the flag as time passes? How do you suppose your ancestors would feel about this flag of yours? Will it reflect how it makes you feel or what it inspires? Come on, it's Flag Day, so give your flag a whirl!