How is one to live a moral and compassionate existence when one is fully aware of the blood, the horror inherent in life, when one finds darkness not only in one’s culture but within oneself? If there is a stage at which an individual life becomes truly adult, it must be when one grasps the irony in its unfolding and accepts responsibility for a life lived in the midst of such paradox. One must live in the middle of contradiction, because if all contradiction were eliminated at once life would collapse. There are simply no answers to some of the great pressing questions. You continue to live them out, making your life a worthy expression of leaning into the light.
Barry Lopez, Arctic Dreams
4 comments:
I have always loved this excerpt from 'Arctic Dreams' and find it so true. Thank you the stunning photography and those words, Cate.
Such a lovely photo...someone was up late at night! You have a great view of the milky way! Great quote also! Happy second Sunday of Advent to you!
Breathtaking photo Cate! ET phone home :) I always knew I came from somewhere among those radiant stars. As Rumi says, "My Soul is from elsewhere" :) I am so glad you were able to get this cosmic photo! Blessings!
As always, a wonderful photo and an apt quote. Sharing with my friends! Thank you.
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