
Divinely Human
“… we may also lift our hands to touch the edge of our faces and discover, asleep or awake, as animals and divinities, we are human.” – The Stone Canoe We are human, a blending of animal and divine. As in any successful blend the ratio of the components has to be in balance. A car engine is a fine example. To run it requires a blending of air and gas with a spark to set it in motion. Too much gas, the engine floods; too much air the engine sputters. In both cases the engine does not start or does not run smoothly. As animals and divinities, we are human. For this blending to work both of these aspects must be honoured equally. If we live our lives concentrating…