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We are like islands in the sea, separate on the surface but connected in the deep.
The things that make people interesting are their unique talents. Like someone whose guitar playing moves us, or someone whose storytelling captivates us, whose art transports us, whose passion inspires us to change the course we’re on.
Sadly some things that make us different also divide us, like the colour of our skin, our level of education, our societal status, our culture, our belief system. Different takes us out of our comfort zone, makes us feel vulnerable. The unknown is frightening.
So we vilify those who aren’t like us. ‘They’ are less civilized, less intelligent than us. We create rules and laws that hurt them. We find ways to protect ourselves from them while overlooking the injustices we impose upon them.
The above quote is a good metaphor to clearly illustrate how we are all connected. What will it take for us to remember that although we are separate on the surface, we are very connected in the deep?
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES
I am so moved when the woman in the video learns she has a cousin in the room…
Minuscule Moments said:
Brilliant! Going to share that Diana. Another Dad moment he use to say we are all connected and related to each other and we use to tease him until one day one of his new friends traced her blood lines back to Dads, good mates became real relatives.
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dianasschwenk said:
Isn’t that something Kath? Who wouldn’t want to be related to a man like That! ♡
Diana xo
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sedge808 said:
excellent post, and so true.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank You! ♡
Diana xo
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David Kanigan said:
Moved!
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dianasschwenk said:
Awesome! ❤
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
I love your line about being connected in the deep. That is so true. And how so many refuse to accept that is mind blowing. What I love, though, are the millions and millions of us who DO understand it. And know it.
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dianasschwenk said:
I loved it too when I found that quote Colleen! ♡
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
All connected! Love that video.,💚💕
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes! Me too Karen! ♡
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
So bloody true and wonderful post indeed
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you so much Jo-Anne! ♡
Diana xo
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utesmile said:
That is amazing and touching! wow!
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dianasschwenk said:
I know, Right? Thanks Ute. ♡
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
Reblogged this on A Grateful Man and commented:
I was deeply touched by this powerful video despite having a pretty good idea what would happen.
With Love,
Russ
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks so much for the recognition Russ! ♡
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
WOW! Powerful. I knew what would happen and I still was deeply touched by this video and its message. Thank you for sharing it, Diana.
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Russ! ♡
Diana xo
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bulldog said:
Your posts are so good for the mind… brilliant post
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dianasschwenk said:
Aww thanks my Friend! ♡
Diana xo
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Ann Koplow said:
I’m grateful we have so much in common, Diana. ❤ xxoo
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dianasschwenk said:
Me too Ann! ♡
Diana xo
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Louise Gallagher said:
What a beautiful post Diana! ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Louise, I know you totally get this and I am often inspired by you! ♡
Diana xo
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