Someone asked me what I thought was dying to be born. Homo sapiens, I
\nsaid. Homo sapiens (Latin: wise man or knowing man) is dying to be born into
\nthe next iteration\u2014the homo sentiens, perhaps. Homo sapiens knows, and
\nhomo sapiens sapiens even knows that he knows, but look where that\u2019s got us.
\nBrains without a heart. Homo sentiens (Latin: feeling human) will bridge the
\nbrain-heart gap and compassion\u2014feeling with\u2014 will be their modus operandi.<\/p>\n
Homo sentiens will usher in cultures of kindness, economies of equity, politics
\nof collaboration. They will rise up from the ashes of fallen institutions and
\nimploded religions, bringing with them new myths and stories that heal and
\nguide. They will honor creativity and see that every day is a canvas for every
\nliving being. They will be notorious for displays of adoration and awe, famous
\nfor crying at the drop of a hat\u2014male and female both\u2014and they will declare
\nwar obsolete once and for all.<\/p>\n
Homo sentiens will revere the young and the aged. They will create communities
\nwhere extraordinary education is common and ongoing, where people
\nlearn many languages, where food, health care and a decent home are available
\nto everyone. They will have transcended religions and committed themselves
\nto the common good with the greatest of faith. Children will be
\nencouraged to make music, make art, and make culture. They will know their
\nvalue from an early age as they will see this value reflected in every community\u2019s
\nchoices.<\/p>\n
Homo sentiens will be aware of their oneness with the creation and the creatures
\nand they will not distinguish between sacred and secular. All things will
\nbe holy in the eyes of these beings who are our descendants. Perhaps we will
\nreturn one day in a homo sentiens body and will cry for joy. Alleluia! We see
\nthe light!<\/p>\n
These words are from No Ordinary Time by Jan Phillips<\/a>.\u00a0 Although I’ve ordered the book, she has a pdf of the first three chapters on her website, and this quote is taken from Chapter 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Someone asked me what I thought was dying to be born. Homo sapiens, I said. Homo sapiens (Latin: wise man or knowing man) is dying to be born into the next iteration\u2014the homo sentiens, perhaps. Homo sapiens knows, and homo … Continue reading