Expat interest in politics in Bahrain

Hello Bhavna,

While politics could be defined by borders, regions, countries and continents humanity is one fabric woven with tissues consisting of cultures, language, religion and clothed with the familiarity of living on earth 🌍! From this vantage point, politics become a definition of the human experience influenced by the local culture and accepted creed from the comfort of family to the challenges of school,, community, work and recreation. The connotation of being an ‘expat' then becomes an invitation to experience a new landscape of human expression. To shy away from the call to partake only does a disservice to the sojourner and limits their wholesomeness in reaching soul maturity of accepting the human genre irrespective of color, creed and conviction. Politics, in summary, is how we treat our fellow human expressed in both social and professional relationship. Expats are humans first and being in the society of other humans of different persuasion, culture or language should make genuine and spirited efforts to learn the new dynamics of the host country. The strength of a society lies in the way it treats all humans in that region, local and foreign. For an expat to experience true connection and make a political statement in human terms, he or she must embrace the aspects of the culture that enhances human dignity and kindness while denouncing the oppressive and burdensome ways enshrined locally. Getting involved in social causes like local school projects, women empowerment programs, youth development, gender violence and religious freedom will make one's politics more human than geographical. These causes of human development and enhancement are the true roots of politics. Governance is only an offshoot that loses it luster and impact when the basics of human reprieve is discarded in the pursuit of power. Expats can and should get involved in the most basic way in their new environment while keeping abreast of their home country. Some western countries allow their citizens overseas to partake in the sacred right of governance through election conducted in embassies and mail-in ballots. While home may be where the heart is, there is no place like home where you currently live...away from home!