A Profound Quote!
August 16th, 2010 | by Debra Oakland |“Most people can look back over the years and identify a time and place at which their lives changed significantly. Whether by accident or design, these are the moments when, because of a readiness within us and a collaboration with events occurring around us, we are forced to seriously reappraise ourselves and the conditions under which we live and to make certain choices that will affect the rest of our lives.” – Frederick F. Flack
What a profound quote…..
People around the world are reappraising their lives. How have we been living? What changes can we make in our own lives to leave Mother Earth a better place for future generations? Towns, villages, communities and cities are going through global change . What affects one, affects all. People are concerned for the future of their children, and grandchildren. As well they should be. Changes are happening rapidly around the planet. People are speaking up, exposing old corrupt systems that have not been for the highest and greatest good of the people. Grassroots movements are cropping up everywhere. It’s like the 60′s with more focus and enlightenment. I did so love the 60′s!
Have you noticed how many people are planting their own food? I know people all over the world are growing organic gardens, looking for cleaner water, choosing to live a more simple, peaceful life. There is a reconnection with Nature. She has amazing gifts to share with those who acknowledge her presence with love and respect. The damage that has been done can be repaired, but it will take many coming together individually and collectively for the beautiful shifts we dream of. This is a time of significant change for all of us. It can be by design if we each step in to do our part.
There is a need to look beyond color, nationality and class. There is a pecking order that does not serve anyone. We are all a part of life, all connected. A creation of the Universe….our existence depends on us. Striving to have a better home, car, job or more money than your neighbor, when coming from a place of ego, is not neighborly! It is ego driven identification. We are God beings in physical bodies expressing ourselves in every moment through thought, feeling and action. We are creators who create in every single second. Let’s be vigilant about what we are creating for ourselves and others.
Debra Oakland @ Living in Courage Online
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6 Responses to “A Profound Quote!”
By Steve Tallamy on Aug 16, 2010 | Reply
Bravo Debra, well said! It is heartening to see so many people starting to make the changes needed to make Our World a better, safer and harmonious one for generations to come. Love and Blessings to you and the World we ALL share.
By Sara Gamal on Aug 16, 2010 | Reply
It always goes by this way , “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves “,,,~Victor Frankl.Lots of love to you my lovely friend
By Lance on Aug 20, 2010 | Reply
Debra,
That really is a profound quote – and has me thinking of moments in my own life of significant change.
Our world is a beautiful place…and if we can leave it just a little better than when we came, what a beautiful thing…
By Debra Oakland on Aug 23, 2010 | Reply
As we change ourselves, we change our world. What a wonderful thing it is – to leave the world a better place than when we arrived here!
By Mike Martlet on Sep 10, 2010 | Reply
“Leave the World a better place” is indeed an excellent quotation that was first used by Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882).
It is also oft quoted by Rotarians.
As to people growing their own food and living more simple, yet often just as expensive lives, yes there are some who can afford the luxury of such decisions, – but what about the vast majority? What about all those who live in the vast urban sprawls? I don’t see those in apartment blocks doing so, – unless it’s the poor sods in the projects growing fungus on the walls!
I grow some apples in my small orchard and I could grow vegetables and raise pigs and chickens in my bigger than average Victorian house garden. I’ve even toyed with the idea of growing grapes in my conservatory to make my own wine, but my wife and I are just too busy educating tomorrow’s Business graduates at a UK University.
As to the apples (from the 100 year old trees that came with the house), the local kids (60% of whom are from working class and even unemployed class families) don’t want to pick up the windfalls and I have difficulty giving even the best of the crop away; people would rather have those in the supermarkets, – some of which come to the UK all the way from the States!
By Debra Oakland on Sep 14, 2010 | Reply
Hi Mike,
I would suggest you read the Ringing Cedars Series.
http://www.ringingcedars.com/books/ for the answer to your questions on urban sprawls, and how we can all make a huge impact not only in our own lives, but those of our fellowman. I have never read a series of books that have impacted people’s lives in this way.