Exclusive and Inclusive

Exclusive and Inclusive

To be heroic in this world, taking nothing for granted, we must be prepared to ask, 'What if?'  When we think of being heroic though, most of us believe it is only possible through physical labor, the overcoming of adversity, or through the submission of some external force.   The only type of answer we can receive from this sort of heroism is perpetuated by war, pride, and exclusivity.  So whether we believe our lives depend upon dramatic and contagious choices, or that it gains importance in the ability to stand firm in the face of choice, our true nature of peace, compassion, and inclusivity still remains far from us.  

The inheritance of our whole future comes with a sign over it that says: know thyself.  Thus our journey starts out toward some faraway destination, lest the mountain feel its own avalanche and not stand firm enough against it.  Our curiosity has given up on the abstract, and only when and where someone shines the light will we let ourselves be guided.  What was once a question that was asked with enthusiasm is now only a response from which we move away and cry out in longing, 'What if?'

Douglas Thornton