This post is a prophesy passed down by the Lhaq'temish, the People of the Sea. The people of the Lummi Nation are the original inhabitants of Washington's northernmost coast and southern British Columbia. For thousands of years, they have worked, struggled and celebrated life on the shores and waters of the Puget Sound.
A loooong time ago, the mountains thought they were the people.
A loong time ago, the trees thought they were the people.
A long time ago, the animals thought they were the people.
Someday they will say, "A loooooooong time ago, the human beings thought they were the people."
And that is all.
I love the idea that mountains, trees, animals, and humans are responding to a universal life force, on a quest for fulfillment, all striving to become ...
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What does it mean to be human? http://philosfx.blogspot.com/
Comments welcome!
H/T: Kyle
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