Respect The Past, But Be Open To The Future

Respect The Past, But Be Open To The Future

Meditation for August 25, 2021

August 25, 2021 7:00 AM

“Won't you be walking in your predecessors' footsteps? I surely will use the older path, but if I find a shorter and smoother way, I'll blaze a trail there. The ones who pioneered these paths aren't our masters, but our guides. Truth stands open to everyone, it hasn't been monopolized.”

- Seneca, Moral Letters, 33.11

A tradition wasn't always tradition. At one point, it was a new concept.

A tradition is often comfortable, but we should not oppose trying something new because it is uncomfortable.

Conclusion

We need to be open. We need to stay on the leading edge of the Paradigm Shift. Stay relevant.