A human being is part of the whole, called by us “universe,” a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons close to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from our prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all humanity and the whole of nature in its beauty.
—Albert Einstein
In response to Emerson’s insightful quotes that began this text and Einstein’s quote that ends it, I would note the following. Time is priceless. You and I are fortunate beyond our wildest conceptions to be alive ...
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