Cosmopolitan
Last week I spent few days in Canada. I went to Hamilton and
Toronto. Canada is much more
continental. It is a county culturally
between the “Old Continent” and the “New One.” Going to Canada gave me great
joy. I feel at home there. Why?
Well, a big portion of my life (about 60%) I spent in Europe.
I was born in Poland. But I also have lived in the United States many years of
my life – more than 15 years. I am a
product of both cultures. I feel comfortable
in both cultures. During my time in the
United States I have interacted with some other cultures too: Asian, Latino and
Middle Eastern. In some way I like to consider myself a cosmopolitan. I like to say I belong to the world. Yes, I am Polish and I live in the United
States but I believe I can feel at home in any place. I think this is a gift that I need to use in
my life.
My grandma told me that I need to cherish what is my own but
respect and enjoy what belongs to others. In my opinion, this is a good attitude. I don’t think I can change and eliminate
being Polish. But, how I experience my “Polishness,” can be a very diverse experience.
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