Comprehension Quote by Thomas Berry

“We are not lacking in the dynamic forces needed to create the future. We live immersed in a sea of energy beyond all comprehension.”

Thomas Berry

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As humans we are born of the Earth, nourished by the Earth, healed by the Earth.

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