The eternal essence in every living thing

Published March 3, 2017 | By Will Tuttle

Giraffes by visionary artist Madeleine Tuttle The great philosopher Schopenhauer, in criticizing how some Christians treat animals, wrote, “Shame on such a morality that fails to recognize the eternal essence that exists in every living thing, and shines forth with inscrutable significance from all eyes that see the sun.” All of us are celebrations of infinite mysterious Spirit, deserving of honor and respect.