“If you can approach the world’s complexities, both its glories and its horrors, with an attitude of humble curiosity, acknowledging that however deeply you have seen, you have only scratched the surface, you will find worlds within worlds, beauties you could not heretofore imagine, and your own mundane preoccupations will shrink to proper size, not all that important in the greater scheme of things.” ~ Daniel C. Dennett, Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon
A challenge – to step back and consider the layers of a moment; yet a worthwhile exercise I think. Thanks Bill.
I agree. It seems that some are so wrapped up in their “own mundane preoccupations” that they forget or are not able to put their lives in perspective with that around them both large and small.
Absolutely – and far better said.
A timely reminder for us to focus on what is important in Life.
So true Steve