About this episode

Derek reflects on his Canadian heritage and the meaning of the national anthem in a personal context.

Derek goes on location to Magrath, Alberta — the first place in Canada where his Canadian ancestors settled. From his ancestral Canadian home, and near the graves of his parents and pioneer ancestors, he reflects on “O Canada” through the lens of Essential Dynamics. The Canadian national anthem becomes a hymn, a prayer, and a way to think about Canada as a stewardship: a land to love, see clearly, guard, and improve. This Canada Day episode is a personal reflection on inheritance, gratitude, patriot love, and hope for a better day. “Ruler supreme, who hearest humble prayer, Hold our dominion within thy loving care.” Derek is at Unconstrained . See full show notes at the Essential Dynamics Wiki .

People in this episode

Host: Derek Hudson

Topics covered

• inheritance
• gratitude
• patriot love
• hope
• stewardship
• personal reflection

Keywords

• Canada Day
• national anthem
• essential dynamics
• personal reflection
• stewardship
• inheritance
• gratitude

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: O Canada

Places: Canada, Magrath, Alberta

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