Periagoge
Scenario

When patriotic rituals feel hollow

I love singing the national anthem but the line about the 'land of the free' sticks in my throat when I think about mass incarceration and I don't know if I'm being performative or authentic.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

He's questioning whether participating in national traditions makes him complicit in contradictions or helps him work toward ideals.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with National identity and patriotism examined?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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