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Quote by Carol Rifka Brunt

“Not all days are the same length, not all time has the same weight. Proof that there are worlds and worlds and worlds on top of worlds, if you want them to be there.”

Book:Tell the Wolves I'm Home

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Tell the Wolves I'm Home

This novel delves into the emotional journey of a young woman as she navigates the aftermath of her mother's death and the unraveling of her family dynamics. The story is rich with emotional depth and explores the intricacies of human connection. more

Author

Carol Rifka Brunt

Carol Rifka Brunt is an American author born in 1970. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound insights into the psychology of teenagers. more

“Like other species, we evolved in wilderness and although we are now able to satisfy many of our physical needs outside it (at least in the short term), psychologically we still need the vital diversity, complexity, grandeur, and beauty of wild places. We need to feel connected to something tangible that can be seen, smelled, tasted, that is much greater than out own fleeting existence. Call it religion. There are untold millions who believe in this religion although they may not come out and say so, mostly because its tenets are so deeply ingrained as to be taken for granted. No organized faith is therefore necessary. To me and others of this religion a wilderness made by God and/or by the mechanism of evolution is at least as, if not more, holy than a cathedral made by man, and to harm it is a desecration. I see enough glimpses of this wilderness in my forest to feel inspired by a feeling of interconnectedness with the web of life. It gives me a dream. It is a realistic dream that is not destructive, and that all can take part in and enjoy the results. Preserving and fostering the fantastic life on earth grants infinitely more practical and intellectual rewards than the expensive but trivial knowledge of whether there are microbes on Mars.”

Life Nature Diversity Wilderness Preservation

Book:The Trees in My Forest

Source: The Trees in My Forest

“The protestor also asked me why I was there, did I have a family member who is gay? He stated, “You don’t just come to these things for no reason”. I replied, “Honestly, I did start going and taking my family to gay pride festivals just to be amongst other cultures. It’s good to get to know people who are different from yourself.” The world’s a big place and you may find that you have more in common with people than you think or, in this case, that you know more gay people than you think. I would like to say the same to you.”

Conversation Diversity Gay Pride Art Of Conversation Getting To Know Someone Protestors

Author:Eric Overby

“I don't believe in these customs and rituals, as it's like manufacturing culture-fits on the graveyard of diversity. But then I haven't yet found any other alternative to this prevalent system, which doesn't have its fair share of drawbacks. So if following a custom means being courteous to someone, why not?”

Diversity Graveyard Courteous Rituals Alternative Custom Drawback Culture Fits

Book:The Web of Karma

Source: The Web of Karma

“Having diversity doesn't mean just one black person. It means multiple people, where all races are represented. Until we get to that point, we don't need to call out, "Well done, everyone!”