Those who refuse to look at or give expression to the dark side of life are in denial-fear preventing passage through the door of growth, truth and, ultimately, wisdom.
Life is inherently disturbing. That’s why we’ve created the myths-to help us overcome, defend or deny, to transcend the grim reality of what here seems to be.
God made in the image of Man is an imperfect master.
Live with an open mind and an open heart. Always choose love over fear and kindness over cruelty.
From generation to generation, lights are extinguished and darkness threatens until some one stoops to bear the torch.
Dead people are easy to love. It’s the living ones who are hard.
Americans think anything you do not get paid for is not worth doing. As a consequence, the things that don’t get done are often the most worthwhile.
Art is always, even at its most repulsive, an impassioned cry of love.
We are the last generation with a real opportunity to save the world.
Life is a poem most people never read.
Every child comes into this world as a gift to humanity.
My forebears played a significant part in making me who I am. I honor their legacy. I will never forget what they gave me. I will love them until the day I die. And no one can take them away from me.
Whenever you speak the truth, someone will be offended.
Love is active, not passive. It is our love for one another, for Mother Earth, for our fellow creatures that compels us to act on their behalf.
All of our ancestors give us the precious gift of life. Do we use it wisely? Do we use it well? Do we make a name for ourselves and for our children of which we can be proud?
Over the course of the millennia, all these multitudes of ancestors, generation upon generation, have come down to this moment in time – to give birth to you. There has never been, nor will ever be, another like you. You have been given a tremendous responsibility. You carry the hopes and dreams of all those who have gone before. Hopes and dreams for a better world. What will you do with your time on this Earth? How will you contribute to the ongoing story of humankind?
When you trace your genealogy, you find connections to many of the people and events that shaped history. History is not the story of some old irrelevant strangers. No. History is your story. Your family was there – your grandmothers and grandfathers, uncles and aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. If not for them, you wouldn’t even be here.
Some of us are given more time on this Earth than others, but none of us should ever take the gift of life for granted. If we strive to be the best we can be, committing ourselves to what is right and true, while helping others along the way, then we will leave our own story worth the telling and be a shining example for our children and our grandchildren and all those great, great, great, great grandchildren in those far off times to come.
One could only wish there were more who understood the love of family, of history, and of ancient, sacred bonds that grow deep within us all. If family is not worthy of our time and attention, who or what is?
Our stories make us who we are. And each story has its own purpose and its own reward. Each story rings true and each story is worthy of the ages. There is no such thing as an insignificant life.