We are forced to choose, for the processes we have initiated in our lifetime cannot continue in the lifetime of our children. Whatever we do either creates the framework for continuing the supreme adventure of life and consciousness on this planet or sets the stage for its termination. The choice before us is urgent and important: it can neither be postponed nor ignored.
Interpretation
Our actions today shape the future for the next generations, and we must make urgent, thoughtful choices.
This quote emphasizes the responsibility we hold in deciding the fate of future generations through our present actions. It highlights the urgency of making choices that enhance life and consciousness on Earth, rather than ones that could lead to a detrimental outcome. Laszlo urges us to acknowledge that the consequences of our decisions are profound and cannot be deferred, underlining the necessity of thoughtful and deliberate action.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a climate change awareness event to inspire action.
We cannot change the past, but we can change our attitude toward it. Uproot guilt and plant forgiveness. Tear out arrogance and seed humility. Exchange love for hate - thereby, making the present comfortable and the future promising.
Take the adventure, heed the call, now ere the irrevocable moment passes! 'Tis but a banging of the door behind you, a blithesome step forward, and you are out of your old life and into the new!
And it never failed that during the dry years the people forgot about the rich years, and during the wet years they lost all memory of the dry years. It was always that way.
If you want to change the world, you have to change the metaphor.
If I can be in a place where my image is encouraging people to see different people behind the camera, and my image and the images I make can help open up a certain world view, I think that's all a part of a larger spirit of change and progress, and I'm happy to be part of it.
Of all sound of all bells... most solemn and touching is the peal which rings out the Old Year.
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