Judith Wright wrote: Australia is still, for us, not a country but a state - or states - of mind.
Has this statement changed since it was written 45 years ago?
Something to ponder as Australia Day approaches.
Yes, eat lamb, it's the Aussie thing to do! Certainly sounds like a "state of mind" to me.
What binds a people within an island country? Is it just the sea? A state of mind?
A way of living? A thing to do? Does a commonality exist? What is the common denominator?
Freedom? Hardship? Commaradery? Common Heritage?
Perhaps it is just a state of mind... and there is no single commonality on which to hang your hat.
A common dream we all create and play our part in.
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