This week, Toronto was blessed with the presence of Malidoma Patrice Somé, a gifted medicine man of the Dagara tribe. Malidoma Somé also holds two doctorate degrees - one from the Sorbonne and the other from Brandeis. His unique ability to hold the paradox of two distinct cultures brings a powerful, irreverent wisdom forward. He is able to so clearly articulate key issues facing modern culture, and also bring forward an ancient wisdom in helping to bring about positive, healing change.
Of the many pearls of wisdom Malidoma offered the circles who gathered to be with him, a few choice phrases have resonated with me:
Many dimensions are waiting for us to grow up, while we are enjoying our mediocrity in the process.
We have lost so much by wholly embracing the Cartesian worldview at the expense of other ways of knowing.
Repairing the tragedy of history must begin with the ancestors.The younger generations must no longer be the carriers of the pathos of society. The adults must take on their responsibilities. The Divine is us. Our responsibility is to live our gifts.
My favourite, though, is this: Let's live fatally. Let us not forget that life is a fatal project. When we cross over to our ancestors, let us do it in a way where we feel immensely proud - where we can say: Did you see what I did?
by Maria Vamvalis (novembre 17, 2010)
http://rememberingtheancientdeer.blogspot.com/
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