Comments on: Humanity as a Privilege

By: Bethany

Bethany — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:05:05 +0000

I LOVE Marilynne Robinson. Her new book of essays is marvelous. It was a pleasure to run into her here! Cheers!

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By: jen

jen — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 03:12:54 +0000

incredibly written quote – thank you for sharing. life is all in how we frame it, how we choose to see it and sometimes it’s vital to reframe. my 2nd child, my son and his health troubles have taught me – have taught us – so much and there has been much beauty in the midst of the pain and frustration. it is a privilege to feel it ALL, to see it ALL, to be here.

By: Bestof2sisters

Bestof2sisters — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 07:59:08 +0000

Wow. That is beautiful. Simple, yet so moving. Thank you Koseli.

By: Eva

Eva — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 06:20:57 +0000

Designmom (and Marilynne Robinson), you always hit the nail on the head. This is exactly what I believe. Having gone through a very difficult time (due to some intense family trauma), I now feel grateful for it. I have grown from it, I have learned to love better and I have learned to empathize with the suffering. The ancients were right indeed. Love your blog.

By: Hadley Duncan Howard

Hadley Duncan Howard — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:35:32 +0000

Marilynne Robinson is a poet! Every one of her books is a masterpiece. I read them all slowly, and pondered as I went. Thanks for sharing this today.

By: Aline

Aline — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:46:30 +0000

That’s so inspiring and true… This last week I’m going through bad things in my job. So it’s always nice to stop, breath deeply and read something so special. Doundt and sorrow can be good things in our lives if we know how to look, and trust God. Thank you.

By: Jenni Bailey

Jenni Bailey — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:28:19 +0000

Totally beautiful!

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:27:37 +0000

Reminds me of when my mother-in-law was going through cancer and felt like she “failed” if her white blood cell count wasn’t where it should be. She aptly knew that was silly, but was surprised at how instead of cancer being something we “go through” cancer is often seen as a battle we have the power to “win.”

By: juliagblair

juliagblair — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:27:24 +0000

Really appreciate your sharing this thought by Marilynne Robinson. I am inspired by her faith in and love for the human experience. Love and hope and faith are far stronger than their opposites. It’s good that we’re learning to be more open and accepting and sharing . We begin to understand the complexities and wonders and miracles and sorrows of mortality. We understand best what we personally experience. Love you, darling!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:24:08 +0000

This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

By: Koseli Cummings

Koseli Cummings — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:09:59 +0000

Kristen, I am so sorry to hear that. Job loss can be devastating. Thinking about you and rooting for you in your next steps.

Marilynne’s quote is awe-inspiring. I’m so happy it helped.

By: Kristen E

Kristen E — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:04:17 +0000

Love it! Since I lost both my jobs last month, I’ve been having a hard time and feeling bad about myself. This helps.

By: Grace@ Sense and Simplicity

Grace@ Sense and Simplicity — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:54:50 +0000

What a wonderful way to re-frame the challenges and difficulties and sorrows in life.