Celina Pavan's Blog

A Juicy Quote

 I found this wonderful quote from Albert Einstein.  It's worth reading and re-reading for its wisdom in our divided times. 

A human being is part of the whole, called by us "Universe," a part limited in time and space.  He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separate from the rest -- a kind of optical delusion of consciousness.  This delusion is a kind of 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 compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.  

The Cost of Freedom

     I came across this vlog the other day and thought I would share it with you.  It is a heartfelt plea to take up the power that we all have in promoting freedom.   You can see it here.  

Something to Ponder

     I have been AWOL because I've been struggling with what to do about the new leadership in my country.  I range between disbelief, shame, and various levels of fear.  I ran across a video today that speaks to this, and what we -- yes, that's WE -- can do about it.  You can view it here.   

     Meanwhile, please remember this:  We are stronger together than we realize.  We just need to come together and become the leaders that we are, working toward a future that we want to live in.  Please join us.  

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Happy Holidays

 

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Let's Create Peace

      In this crazy-busy, pre-holiday season, let's make the intention to spread peace wherever we go.  Let's put aside our phone addiction and really listen to people.  Let's show kindness to the people we encounter, from the harried salesperson to the overburdened mom.  Let's make our thoughts and actions work together to spread peace, so that the energies spread throughout humanity like ripples in a pond.  It's up to all of us.  Sow peace.  

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Happy Thanksgiving!

 

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Another Pithy Quote, Part 2

      Here is a continuation of Ervin Laszlo's description of the individual who is part of creating a new and better world:

An individual endowed with planetary consciousness recognizes his or her role in the evolutionary process and acts responsibly in light of this perception.  Each of us must start with himself or herself to evolve his or her consciousness to this planetary dimension, only then can we become responsible and effective agents of our society's change and transformation.  Planetary consciousness is the knowing as well as the feeling of the vital interdependence and essential oneness of humankind and the conscious adoption of the ethics and the ethos that this entails.  Its evolution is the new imperative of human survival on the planet.

     We have work to do, and it starts with each of us. 

Another Pithy Quote

      Here is another quote from Ervin Laszlo:

In our world static stability is an illusion; the only permanence is in sustainable change and transformation.  There is a constant need to guide the evolution of our societies so as to avoid breakdowns and progress toward a world where all people can live in peace, freedom, and dignity.  Such guidance does not come from teachers and schools, not even from political and business leaders, though their commitment and role are important.  Essentially and crucially, it comes from each person himself and herself. 

A Vlog Post I Had to Share

      Here is a vlog post that I think really encapsulates how many of us are feeling, and what we can do from here on.  Please listen carefully to these words of wisdom.

What We Do Now

Light shines the brightest

When the night is at its darkest.

Be the light.

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