I fully agree that being willing and able to say to another person: 'I know how you feel' is a powerful expression of our uniqueness as human beings. This makes me wonder if we are equally willing and able to say the same thing to ourselves. Admitting truthfully that 'I know how I feel' is a powerful declaration of independence. From there, we can better reach out to others to build a compassionate community.
Thank you for this clarity of thought, David. Your postcard makes me think: yes, humans have a unique way of seeing, and of being with one another. But it also leaves me wondering: what value do humans bring to the wider biosphere? Does Earth need humans at all — especially given how we’ve been acting, and how we’ve treated the place so far?
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I fully agree that being willing and able to say to another person: 'I know how you feel' is a powerful expression of our uniqueness as human beings. This makes me wonder if we are equally willing and able to say the same thing to ourselves. Admitting truthfully that 'I know how I feel' is a powerful declaration of independence. From there, we can better reach out to others to build a compassionate community.
This is so true. I think to get through what is coming, we’re going to need to get to know ourselves a lot better.
Thank you for this clarity of thought, David. Your postcard makes me think: yes, humans have a unique way of seeing, and of being with one another. But it also leaves me wondering: what value do humans bring to the wider biosphere? Does Earth need humans at all — especially given how we’ve been acting, and how we’ve treated the place so far?
Thanks so much Nathan. I think it's true that the Earth doesn't need us; rather, we need the Earth. I hope we all wake up to that soon.
Thanks David! We have to prioritize community over cash.
Thanks for reading Jakub