Sunday, March 17, 2013

Sláinte!! In an Irish state of mind




 It has been a while... again. I hope I've been gone but not forgotten. The legendary Irish in me gets pretty green today. It feels real eventhough we can't prove it. It must be immigrant empathy plus cultural similarities uprising. At the end, if we are all together in this fight called life... We might as well do it like the pros.

"Irish diplomacy: the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions, and look forward to the trip" Winston Churchill


Originally published for St Pat's day 2010:

“You don’t have to be Irish to be one on St. Paddy’s day…” Isn’t that a catchy phrase? But why do we like to feel Irish? At first I thought, it has to be the alcohol infused euphoria of celebrating with green colors, tons of beer, music and friends. After two years in a row of hosting a St.Patrick’s day party, I thought that was my case.


This will be the first year after two “go-green, drink free, have fun” bashes, that I have the time to think about what makes me feel Irish, even though I am not (and for the record, it has been a family urban legend since I can recall, our Irish inheritance that is).

This year I am away, alone, working, after two extremely intense weeks full of traveling, life-changing events and deep feelings. Thinking about the luck of the Irish, the Irish –Celtic rock and folk music I love so much and the energy those tunes bring me; my restless Irish terrier always ready to play and up for some hugs; Boston and the Red Sox (and how close we are for opening season!), of the Irish pubs and their live music, Celtic dances, stout beer and sharp cheddar. Remembering the sad movies and books about how difficult life has been for the Irish, forcing them to migrate away from their own country and make their own luck, but staying together and keeping the faith. Surfing all those mental images I have of the feisty Irishman, full of courage, pride, tradition, loyalty and passion, never giving up, always up for more, ready for the next fight. Not always right, but with the conviction of their own ideals that makes them strong.

That is my idea of being Irish, that’s what makes me feel like one: the fact that I want to fight for what I want and enjoy every minute of it, to keep up with the challenges every day bring, to never let go and recover fast from the falls, because I don’t want to waste my life making plans for when the time is right. Feel happy even with the smallest things, only because they make me smile; never to ease my passionate mind but always slow down to aim right. Trust in my instincts, follow my heart and keep the faith. Not to be afraid of love, express it, share it and let it flow back. That’s the spirit I want to have. That’s what I want to be… to always remember, to never forget…that it’s all up to me.

Happy St. Patrick ’s Day!

14 comments:

  1. ha...nice...what a funny quote on irish diplomacy..and fight on..i hope you are well...and its always good to see you...

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  2. Olga--So good to see a post of your pop up on my sidebar. There is NO WAY you'd be forgotten, no matter how long you're "gone."

    Your post gave me oodles to think about. And since I am not a beer drinker, I'll raise a glass of milk to you, and ponder them for a while...

    Welcome back!

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  3. Olga, so happy to see your post. I've thought about you often. Hope you are well. This is an insightful post. I wish you the luck of the Irish. I know you have their endurance. Hope you stick around. Miss you.

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  4. Beautiful post, Olga, and I too am SO happy to see your name pop up on my blog roll! I've missed you very much....please don't stay away! Hugs...

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  6. Amiguita! This is the year that good things and good changes will happen to you, I can feel it! "Trust in my instincts, follow my heart and keep the faith", such great advice to follow. Don't be afraid of what might happen if you do, we are all afraid of change but change is not so bad in the end if you keep an open mind and you go through it with the person you love! You are surrounded by people that love you and know how great person you are. Let the love flow!! :)

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