Nationality - This term is often linked to one's place of residence. As articulated by Professor Clinton at Fuller, the place where one resides is considered the initial of the four primary sovereign foundations that he imparts to his doctoral students engaging in leadership studies. This foundation signifies the fundamental connection between an individual and their living environment, which in turn influences their self-perception and worldview.

For a particular group of individuals who have had the experience of being born in one country but have grown up in several others, a unique term has been coined: Third Culture Kids (TCKs). These individuals deviate from the norm, they are an anomaly in our traditionally static understanding of nationality. They are children of individuals who frequently relocate due to their professions, such as missionaries, diplomats, or military personnel serving at overseas posts, resulting in a peripatetic lifestyle moving from one country to another.

At the other extreme of the economic scale, we find a sobering reality. In situations caused by war, famine, extreme poverty, or natural disasters, there exist large sections of the world's homeless population that are composed of transient, nomadic children who are constantly on the move. This presents a stark contrast to the concept of a stable home and nationality.

The place of one's residence, or the lack thereof, has a profound impact on how one perceives money. This perception oscillates between seeing money as a force for good, capable of creating opportunities and improving lives, or viewing it as an evil tool concentrated in the hands of a few nefarious individuals. It's crucial to ensure that external factors do not tarnish the clear and simple methods in which one can extend aid to people outside of their own geographical and social sphere of influence. The question "Who is thy neighbor?" serves as a potent reminder that our responsibility to assist others transcends the color of our passports.

If you have reached this point in the text, you likely belong to a small privileged group that, simply by being born in Singapore, has access to more financial resources than most can utilize in several lifetimes. This, however, should not obscure the fact that one's nationality or birthplace does not dictate their ability to make a positive impact in the world.

For more information, see the following pages: Nationality, Language, Ethnicity, Religion, and Modality.