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I first read these words over thirty years ago in the book Lady of the Lotus by William Barrett.  It is from the Vedas.

It is a good guide on how to live for the future generations as well are our own.


I have a son.
I owe a debt to my son,
To the children of my son
And to their children.
Each gift that I give,
I give many times;
To my son,
To the children of my son
And to their children.
I must take care
That I give no evil
For the evil will be multiplied.
The seeds of my example
Shall grow into trees in their lives.
I would give a fair forest
To my son
To the children of my son
And to their children.
I pray that this may be.




Comments

Nice, Cathy ...and an apology for spelling your name w/K
Big smile. Tis A-OK!!
Yes! Thank you for this. I had this discussion with one of my clients today, a crusty old Republican engineer who doesn't believe global warming is caused by people. He was being very negative, the best is behind us, the world is going to hell, blah blah blah. I wanted to shake him up. I told him I thought we owed it to our children and grandchildren to clean up the mess we've made. I told him about some of the wonderful things I see happening in the future; he couldn't argue with that, because of course they haven't happened yet.

He was telling me that he loves his neighborhood because five of his neighbors were retired engineers. "How wonderful!" I said. ""All that experience and knowledge. Maybe you can get together and find solution to global warming. It doesn't really matter the cause, it's the answers we need." So we had a discussion about alternative ways to generate energy. He likes waves. I said "Do it!"

He left pretty happy. I think he likes feisty women.
Big smile! Yes!! That is how we do it, person by person. Great for YOU!!!