Voice of the Gods, Voice of the Devils

July: On FamilyJuly 25While some parents might speak with that voice and impart the wisdom and benevolence of the gods, let’s not forget that the cycle is not just that of good . . . but also of evil. And since humans are flawed, and some are fated or choose to carry out evil deeds, they will impart not some holy wisdom and righteousness, but instead a kind of profane ignorance and malevolence. And even if that is the case for some poor child being raised in such an environment—and the sad truth is that this happens—it does not mean that the child must or will carry that dark torch forward into the future. They can escape it by a will of their own and with the help of others.  So as a parent or model figure in a child’s life, you must remember and be wary of the sheer power your voice carries. What you do and say will carry great weight in the cycle, so make the choice: what will you pass down to the future generations? Because your words, your voice—the voice of the gods—can quickly become the voice of the devils.Reflection title: Voice of the Gods, Voice of the Devils Creative inspiration:  Lewis Theobald, Double Falsehood; or, The Distrest LoversReflection question: Do I understand the power of my voice and actions? What will I choose to impart to be carried on to future generations?