Extremely well said, Nathan. Your eloquent choice of words, in my honest and humble opinion, is absolutely spot on. I could not agree more with your perspective, and the sentiment is definitely shared. Whilst reading your post, a particular song by the wonderfully talented musician, Steve McDonald of New Zealand, kept playing through my mind. The song is called, "All You Can Know" from McDonald's
Sons of Somerled album released by Etherean Music, Inc. in 1996. This song, as well as the entire album, actually served as my "official soundtrack" during the beginning of my genealogical research, and when I began asking my family questions regarding our Highland heritage. It's quite an evocative tune with unique application to the points you raised throughout your post. You may have heard it before.
Apologies, the digital quality of the video isn't that good, but the audio is fine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBKGbiZPYoc
Slainte mhath,
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