In the US, we grow up pledging allegiance to the flag every morning at school. A mandatory pledge of allegiance as a 6-year-old? Where are we going with that?
In my elementary school, we even sang a song including how great Mr. Watts, the principal was. What was that all about, Mr. Watts?
In Thailand – the students start out their morning with a simple saying:
“If you see someone without a smile, give them yours.”
Doesn’t that seem like a greater, healthier place to start the day?
[my ai prompt] "If you see someone without a smile, give them yours."
