"One hundred years from now, as people look back on
our use of this continent, we shall not be praised for our
reckless use of its oil, nor the loss of our forests;
we shall be heartily damned for all these things.
But we may take comfort in the knowledge that we
shall certainly be thanked for the national parks."

~Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur, 1931

Thursday, September 09, 2010

QuickPost - September 9, 2010

9-9-10 brings a bit of wisdom to the scene.
Yesterday I listened to a young undergrad speak in confidence in the share-circles. Rory and I ate a late breakfast on the Lodge porch and the group was kind enough to let us sit with them. One young woman, whom I do not know, shared remarkable wisdom for a young age. I'm surprised I had not encountered or articulated this idea before because it resonates so strongly with me.

"Everyone has something awesome about the, and if you're not sure what your thing is don't worry, because the people talking to you have figured it out."

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