those who went before

We are not free, separate, and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way.
(Thomas Mann)

found this quote. really like it. i like the sense of being part of something larger than "the now" that stretches out behind me as fas back as i can see. and i like the endless possibilities of how it can go on & on long after me. no definite beginning & end. all part of a past & a future much bigger than the present. and i love that i have a hobby that celebrates & documents "the now" for those links yet to come.

enough philospohy. just wanted to share. =)