I learned that one person hurting another really is like a hand curling into a fist to smash the foot. And that all that really matters is family and other people. And that the purpose of life is to find the Light of God, but not the light from some old guy with a beard sitting up there judging us. The light is the love we give each other on our way back home. And that God wouldn’t mind if we spent a little less time telling him how great he is and a little more time loving each other, and not just the people we’re supposed to love, but everyone. Paul H. Magid
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In this quote, Eddie Vedder is talking about the power of love. He believes that the greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. The most important thing in life is to love and be kind to everyone you meet, and to never let one person make you feel bad about yourself or make you think you can’t make a difference in your world. This quote also shows the importance of family and other people.

It’s not about God. It’s not about religion. It’s not about other people telling you what to do, because it’s not them you should care about.

It should be the people who love you and care for you, like your family and friends.

Source: Lifting The Wheel Of Karma

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