From dust thou art, and to dust returneth.
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I’ve never been quite comfortable with the dryness of this expression. Moreover, it always seemed somehow slightly demeaning: don’t go putting on airs, don’t expect too much—dust to dust is all we are.
But if I take those words and just add water, everything changes: “From out of the life-giving, carbon-sequestering, precious soil of the Earth, made rich by eons of life abundant cycling on before you, thou art generously made, and to that home your vibrant life returneth, and will be gratefully received.”
by Jill Heaberlin, member, White Bear UU Church, Mahtomedi, Minnesota
Jill Heaberlin is a Kentucky native, transplanted long ago to Minnesota where she discovered life as a UU, and strives to live it joyously every day.
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Very lovely Jill. One of those little turn of the screw insights that makes all the difference. Sending to my niece to nudge her thinking after her FB post with a little valentine heart that says”remember u r dust”