April 17, 2012
"A human being is part of a whole, called by us 'Universe' - a part
limited in time and space. We now experience ourselves, our thoughts
and feelings as something separated from the rest . . . a kind of
optical delusion of our consciousness. This delusion is a prison for
us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few
persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this
prison by widening our circle of understanding and compassion to
embrace all living creatures and the whole of Nature in her
beauty." Albert Einstein
I will be away in Ireland from April 19 to May 16. I'll resume the
weekly reflections when I return.
Cecily
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