We are ancestors of the future

by | Mar 14, 2021 | Quotes | 6 comments

Every single one of us are ancestors of the future. Every one of us is making choices that will leave a legacy that others will inherit. We cannot control the world, unfortunately. But what we can control is how we choose to show up to the woundedness, how we choose to show up to the overwhelm, how we choose to show up even when we’re angry, how we choose to transform that anger into love, and find a way to heal. And I know from my life and in my experiences, that choice makes a difference. Every choice does.

From “Loving The Earth: Healing the Planet through Mindful Engagement,” Spirit Rock Meditation Center, via video, September 15, 2018

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6 Comments

  1. Giuseppe Caruso

    Yes we are. But how many humans are really aware of this?

  2. Cameron Bruce Chapman

    In my experience, being kind Feels better than doings that cause guilt.

  3. Karen Waring

    Dear Julia,

    I believe in your strength and your joy thank you ????

    With love from Karen xxxx ps and in your ability to flex and be still like the branches of a tree to be free ????

    • Julia Butterfly Hill

      Thank you Karen.

      Love,

      julia

  4. Pam

    A simple, but very powerful, concept. A concept that has the power to change the world. It should have been taught to us at home from birth, in the halls of education, in our houses of religion, and reiterated in our places of employment A ponderous concept….

    • Julia Butterfly Hill

      Thank you Pam.

      Love,
      julia

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