Two Telling comments? The Answer Perhaps?

[Hawk]

A Positive Statement Concerning the Wearing of The Kilt

This thread, on many posts, is getting a bit ridiculous as to those that say "because of this thread" they are rethinking their wearing of the kilt. One thing that I've observed on most "main stream, average" american's is an extreme lack of knowledge of whom a person actually is, ie- their family's history, background, their very foundation on what flows in their blood, their family's essence and spirit. Many don't care, and thereby seem to drift through life searching not knowing. Let me make something clear here at this point - this observation is "in general" and not necessarily pertaining to anyone here on XMTS, group or individual-wise. If you find yourself nearing this description, take note, all is not lost.

Within the Indigenous community, you are nourished and supported as to learning and understanding who you are, as a Tribal People, a Clan, community and family, if you are lucky ( does not happen in all cases ). But importantly, as a person, you are encouraged to know who you are, what flows through your blood, and have respect and honor for what you are carrying forward, into the future. The ancestors have given much, within their lifetimes, to gift you with what you are and have, you continue to pass this on into the future. There is no end, just a continuation of what flows through your veins. It doesn't matter what you do in life, just try to do it to the best you can, honor your family, honor the blood that flows through you. For some of us, within the communities, there is a calling ( Father Bill and others will understand this ) to do a little more, carrying on traditions, culture and teachings ( note here I'm not specifically speaking in a "religious" nature ) and the responsibility of passing this on to the next generations. This is an honor and privilege. Many Indigenous People do not know who they are, as a people, a clan, a community, and tribal nation, and attempt, the best way they can, if drawn to, to re-connect to their foundation, their "People".

I share this, to possibly assist people to an understanding with their own paths, and in the case of this thread and possibly the forum, with their own connection to their ancestors, possibly Kilted in this case. To some, there is no connection to an ancestors kilted past, and it is simply a garment that one prefers to wear. Nothing wrong with that.

Mostly I am sharing this comment to those that have a connection, in some way, strong or small, to those that have worn and possibly still wear a kilted garment, within their culture. Take pride in, wear in the best way you can, on your individual journey, your cultural garment of choice, in this case The Kilt. If you have not been lucky and blessed enough to be taught your family's, your clan, your community, the proper and honorable way to do so, then seek out ( and it's my understanding that many such connections can be made through this forum, possibly...) and learn, educate, and express yourself in a way that brings honor and an understanding to yourself and your family. After all, to know ones past, to honor it in a positive way, embrace it, know what flows through your veins, helps you with a more solid foundation to build you and your family's future upon. In the case of this thread, this forum, and this subject....Kilt On!

Do not be disappointed, even swayed by a few words that you find discouraging, upon this kilted journey, but instead continue your travel toward a better understanding. Your family's future depends on it. Continue on, in a positive kilted way.

Myself, I will continue on "this" part of my path, to attempt to honor that part ( Scottish ) of what flows through my veins so my future generations will know it with honor.

Hawk