The ancient circle at Stonehenge has stood for thousands of years, a silent observer as the world has changed in ways that no one could have imagined. And yet, in this world of medical miracles and smart phones the stones retain a sense of power, a depth of meaning that is palpable to its modern visitors.
What ancient object or tradition carries depth and power for you?
In the words of singer/story teller Nancy Schimmel:
In fourteen hundred and ninety-two
Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
It was a courageous thing to do,
But someone was already here.
The power and privilege of the Europeans led Columbus and those who came after him to believe that they were “discovering” a land that had been occupied for thousands of years.
In what ways might privilege distort how you view your accomplishments or your place in the world?
