Thursday, December 12, 2013

the human in me...





My color is irrelevant. So is the country I was born in, what language I speak, or what G-d I pray to, if I pray at all. It is irrelevant how much money I have in the bank or what car I drive. It is irrelevant if my clothes are from a famous label or no label.

What's relevant is that my skin is used to caress. That the country and culture I was born into do not close my eyes to embrace the new and the different. That the language I speak be used in kindness instead of hatred. That the G-d I pray to is a G-d of kindness and if I don't pray at all, that my acts speak louder than my words. That the money I have, little or much, be used to provide to my loved ones or to those not so loved. That the car I drive don't be the status symbol that determines my worth but just be the transportation that I need. That the clothes I wear transmit the feelings of my heart, be it happy hippie, preppy professional or beach relaxed. As long as it is not sewed by a child or adult in a sweatshop.

"...and that my insanity be forgiven, because one half of me is love and so is the other half."Oswaldo Montenegro

17 comments:

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

You and I have been thinking a lot about what matters in life... You are so thoughtful and caring...and sensitive. I like the way you think, Ana. I hope you are finding peace.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

What a different world we would live in if people thought like you throughout history.

Middle Girl said...

Yes. This.

Unknown said...

What a truly beautiful post today. Thank you!!!

Sherri B. said...

Lovely words...

BIKBIK AND RORO said...

Lovely post. Certainly an answer to that age old question of what is the meaning of life.

Jeanne said...

Words I wish the World would live by..... Beautiful.

Optimistic Existentialist said...

YES!!! I love this. This made me feel very uplifted and inspired :)

Jeanie said...

Well stated. From where I sit, kindness, caring, love, generosity of spirit and hope will trump money, status and excess any day.

The Dancing Crone said...

What a lovely blog to read on this bitterly cold, grey morning! Thanks for the good cheer, Ana!

Irene said...

Beautiful, Ana. Well-said. :-)

Magic Love Crow said...

Beautiful post! Very meaningful! This is what the world should be like! Big Hugs ;o)

Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...

Amen (or thumbs up :) to that! Just lovely, Ana.

Red Shoes said...

Beautiful, dear...

~shoes~

CraveCute said...

Wouldn't that be nice...

Willow said...

Softly smiling ~ I am. Beautiful.

Palomasea said...

Amen...beautiful... :)
Hugs.
- Irina