there is no ascent to the heights without prior descent into darkness, no new life without some form of death.
Karen ArmstrongRead
Hearing the sound of your breathing as you sleep,_x000D_ with the dog at your feet, his head resting_x000D_ on a shoe, and the clock's ticking_x000D_ like water dripping in a sink - I know that, even if reincarnation were a fact,_x000D_ given the inherent cruelty of the world_x000D_ where beautiful things and people_x000D_ are blasted apart all the day long,_x000D_ I would never want to come back, knowing_x000D_ I could never be this lucky twice.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects a moment of appreciation for the simple, beautiful aspects of life, emphasizing the rarity of such happiness.
In this quote, Bruce Dawe captures a serene moment filled with tranquility, symbolized by the simple acts of breathing, companionship with a pet, and the comforting sounds of a home. He expresses a profound appreciation for these fleeting moments of beauty amidst the chaos and cruelty of the world, suggesting that such experiences are uniquely precious and irreplaceable, leading him to conclude that reincarnation would not hold the same value for him as this current life.
Themes
AppreciationHappinessBeautyLifeTranquility
In practice
Example use cases
A reflective speech at a dinner gathering about valuing life's simple pleasures.
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