Off topic but the following fits into the overall discussions here.
Those parents who shun their children because of different beliefs should consider the following by Kahil Gibran , a Syrian poet:
"Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughers of Life's longing for itself. They come through you, but are not from you. And though they are with you they belong not to you. You give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies,but not their souls; For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow Which you cannot visit even in your dreams. You may stive to like them, But seek not to make them like you. For life goes not backward, nor tarries with yesterday."
Free, thanks for posting this link. I found the video so FASCINATING I ran out and bought her book, which is also interesting but the video is better. I wonder if it's available for purchase . . . . MTH
This is completely fascinating! She has truly been given a great gift!
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ReplyDeleteOff topic but the following fits
into the overall discussions here.
Those parents who shun their
children because of different
beliefs should consider the
following by Kahil Gibran , a
Syrian poet:
"Your children are not your
children.
They are the sons and daughers of
Life's longing for itself.
They come through you, but are not
from you.
And though they are with you they
belong not to you.
You give them your love but not
your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies,but not
their souls;
For their souls dwell in the house
of tomorrow
Which you cannot visit even in
your dreams.
You may stive to like them,
But seek not to make them like
you.
For life goes not backward,
nor tarries with yesterday."
I love that poem and have it posted in my home. So much to think about.
ReplyDeleteFree, thanks for posting this link. I found the video so FASCINATING I ran out and bought her book, which is also interesting but the video is better. I wonder if it's available for purchase . . . . MTH
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