Bless Me, Ultima: Antonio

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ways keeps his spirit confined, unlike the free energy of his ancestors. He wants his son to sieze the day, sharing in the same expieriences he had during his earlier years.
"We lived two different lives, your mother and I. I came from a people who held the wind as brother, because he is free, and the horse as companion because he is the living fleeting wind -- and your mother, well she came from the men who hold the earth steady as a brother. They are steady, settled people. We have been at odds all of our lives. Perhaps it is time we give up the old differences."
Switching positions to understand a conflictin point of view is key in every compromise, including the difference in the relationship of his parents to society. His parents lack this vantage point which leads them to insufficient understanding and compassion for the others ancestory. In order to appreciate and accept variety you must have sufficient knowledge and expierience with it.

After many years of abiding ...

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