I am - Dialogue with our Elders

I am alive because of you
I live because of you
I suffer because of you
I love because of you
I am dysfunctional  partly because of you
I am loved and needed because I care, because you cared

The only thing which is not predetermined
    Is how I choose to live this life
     Will I spread love and acceptance to myself and others
       Or will I repeat the same mistakes in myself or my children?

We are not robots, but we are 'wired' together
We are not artificial intelligence, but intelligent, living, breathing fallible beings.

We live so many years on this ground, but are not defined by what we do.
We are defined by what we are. 

I am alive and I'm grateful for that.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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