Legacy

Two contemplative people and Tvrdalj Castle, the legacy of Renaissance poet and nobleman Petar Hektorovié (1487-1572). The inscription just below center, “Memorare Novissima” is literally “You must remember the newest”. That phrase has been interpreted as an idiom equivalent to the Stoic admonition “Momento Mori”, since death is the last new thing you will ever do. But is it?

Perhaps the poet encourages us to pay attention to the young, as the man in the shadow appears to be doing. Are they not our legacy? Likely the author was unaware of the Buddhist teachings of interconnection (non-duality) and consequences (karma), in which we are all part of a flow that continues forever …

Especially through our biological and intellectual descendants …

Unto the 7th generation, and beyond …

Though stone walls may crumble …

 

Love this more than I can say.

Feels like I’ll love it twice as much tomorrow …

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Alternate titles:

“Generations”, “Memorare Novissima”, “Hide Your Love Away”.

 

Hope your King’s Day was royal, and 2024 will be a liberating year.

Done