ORIAH MOUNTAIN DREAMER, INDIAN ELDER

"I want to know if you are willing to disappoint another

in order to be true to your authentic self."

Something to think about

I once heard a story about a group of recently departed men and women who found themselves standing in line before the proverbial pearly gates. Anticipating divine judgment about their lives, they all began to question themselves about their earthly behavior. "Was I a good parent?" "Did I accomplish something of value in my life?" "Did I attend religious services on the Sabbath?" "Did I donate enough to the needy?" And when they finally reached the gate, all these souls were asked only one question, "How well did you love?"