Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

It has been said that we stand on the shoulders of giants. We don't start from zero in our understanding of the world and how things work; we are privileged to begin where others left off.

Standing on the shoulders of giants offers a lofty place to catch a glimpse of wider horizons... but we can't spend our whole life riding along up there. We also need to come down to earth on a regular basis, to notice and appreciate the small and intricate miracles right at our feet, as we navigate our own small path through the world.