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Your Heart And The World

David Price
3 min readNov 16, 2019

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Painting by Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas

“By studying DNA, molecular biologists have verified that all living organisms are genetically related… Through our evolutionary history, we are related to all other beings present and past — they are our genetic kin. When we see other species as our relatives rather than as resources or commodities, we will have to treat them with greater care and respect.”

~ David Suzuki, The Sacred Balance

Note to Self:

“What is the purpose of life?” I asked the void.

“What if I told you that you fulfilled it when you took an extra hour to talk to that kid about his life?’ said the voice

“ Or when you paid for that young couple in the restaurant? Or when you saved that dog in traffic? Or when you tied your father’s shoes?

Your problem is that you equate your purpose with goal-based achievement. The Universe isn’t interested in your achievements…just your heart. When you choose to act out of kindness, compassion and love, you are already aligned with your true purpose.

No need to look any further!”

Gregg Braden

As we rummage around in the underbrush of our lives looking for our missing purpose, maybe we forgot we hid it in our hearts. Maybe our cold…

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David Price
David Price

Written by David Price

I write about creativity, loving, language learning and psycho/spirituality. I’m a longtime painter and reader.

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