Alyson Richman - And I saw for the first time how, despite the isolation of our own lives, w

And I saw for the first time how, despite the isolation of our own lives, we are always connected to our ancestors; our bodies hold the memories of those who came before us, whether it is the features we inherit or a disposition that is etched into our soul.

- Alyson Richman

source: Alyson Richman (2011). “The Lost Wife”, p.237, Penguin

topic: Memories, Soul, Body, Those Who Came Before Us