No tribal rite has yet been recorded which attempts to keep winter from descending; on the contrary: the rites all prepare the community to endure, together with the rest of nature, the season of the terrible cold.
Joseph CampbellRead
Our true reality is in our identity and unity with all life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our true essence is found in our connection and oneness with all living beings.
This quote by Joseph Campbell suggests that our understanding of reality goes beyond individual existence and is deeply rooted in our interconnectedness with all forms of life. It emphasizes that acknowledging and embracing our shared identity with others fosters a deeper sense of belonging and a more profound understanding of the world around us.
Themes
IdentityUnityLifeInterconnectionReality
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the importance of community and connection, you might say, 'As Joseph Campbell reminds us, our true reality is in our identity and unity with all life.'
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And if there was no Fall, what then of the need for Redemption? What god was offended and by whom? Some especially touchy cave bear whose skull had been improperly enshrined?
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