Brother Michael op de begraafplaats van Nunraw Abbey

Recently I came across some words written many years ago by a person
called Mr N. K. Somani in the Indian Express. These were his words:
“Let us teach our children one lesson – the act of dispossession.
Life is an opportunity to evolve (ontwikkelen) not to indulge (verwennen)”.
As I read these words which were probably written in the 1980s it struck me
how important it is in our times for us to understand our human journey
as a time for evolving and not indulging.
The months of Covid lockdown enabled many people to think about the
future direction of their lives and what was really important to them.
This time of reflection propelled people to change direction and discover
other ways of living.
Collectively, as we think about the great issues now facing the human family,
I recognise that Mr Somani’s words are truly prophetic.
“The act of dispossession” must be understood by us all
if we are to survive as a race.
Returning to a simpler life style and a deeper compassionate connection
with our sacred Earth is a sure starting point.
Peter Millar