It is with great pleasure we announce our third anniversary of our founding. It has been a quiet and humble start. Most things of value begin small, and move deliberately with considered presence of mind as do we. Rheinbergen is an inclusive Principality. Our borders and our possibilities both personally and as a country are only set within ourselves. To know ourselves, is to control our destiny. To define our boundaries means we can then challenge them, and push past limitations others might wish to impose upon us and as a country.
Welcome to Rheinbergen! Your opportunities are what you craft for yourself. They are only as limited as you allow yourself to be.
A Founding Day Message from HSH Gerard Sovereign Prince of Rheinbergen:
My people, take a moment on this auspicious day to look around you. Our world is currently in flux. Change is inevitable and ongoing, therefore it is a force to be embraced, not feared. When viewing media announcements of this President or that President making political moves upon the world's stage do not fear. People have always vied for power or influence, even going so far as to fight a war or conflict. It is not however the end of the world. Nor will it be yours.
Those are the negatives of a changing political world. And for some a reality in their despair or depression they embrace. It is not our willingness to give into fear or worry. For every unsettling time, in every instance of conflict there are the peacemakers; healers and diplomats arise to ensure those affected by change are soothed and healed. Look for the helpers, volunteers and peacemakers, they will arrive when needed.
We define ourselves by what we embrace and the values we hold fast to, in the midst of the raging winds of change which might blow down upon us.
I am reminded of a quote by Canadian Jack Layton a Member of Parliament who once said, “My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.”
We are starting our third year. Let us share our love, keep an optimistic attitude, help our friends and neighbors not because we would be recognized for our assistance but rather it is the right thing to do. And above all keep others in our hearts.
Lastly I would remind you, to keep hope alive. With every storm, there comes a second sunrise, and sunset. Life goes on. And as it does so shall Rheinbergen!
I wish you a wonderful and prosperous New Year!
Gerardus Furst von und zu Rheinbergen.
