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Malcolm McDowell and Patrick Stewart confronted the issue in a Star Trek: Generations, one of Star Trek movies. Dr. Tolian Soran is seeking to connect with the Nexus, a spatial ribbon that would send him to the time to find his late wife (?). The rest of the plot can be expanded on plot summary
This movie unites Capt. James T. Kirk and Jean Luc to confront and prevent Soran from launching a rocket int this phenomena.
The source of this exquisite quote is J.M. Willard, a pseudonym for a prolific brilliant writer, Jeanne Kalogridis. Her list of writings is varied, ranging from books, through a huge amount of tech, movies, and more. You can find her on Wikipedia source.
She is the one who wrote the phrase Time is the fire in which we burn. If nothing else, this phrase resonates with its simplicity and honesty.
What do you see in this simple phrase? How would you respond if this was said to you?
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I hope to burn completely and to not leave any embers smouldering...
ReplyDeleteThat is my goal. To be ashes for my family to bury, have a memorial service. My destination is to see the Lord, hug Jesus.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I'd hug Jesus, I might just say let's get back down there and see if we can fix this mess, or at least some of it.
DeleteI would say "Burn, baby, burn!"
ReplyDeleteI knew you had an evil streak!
DeleteA very thoughtful post. It touches upon a connection in my mind. That is, I a lifelong Star Trek fan. I have been since I was a child in the 1970s. I also am now astounded at how fast time seems to be passing. One thing that gives me that feeling is how Star Trek series and films, that seemed brand new just yesterday are now decades old. Generations seems like it was in the theateres just a couple of years ago.
ReplyDeleteSo true. I was a junior in H.S. and I was enthralled from the beginning. There is a timeless feeling and one of hope when I see at StarTrek movie.
DeleteIhave never read nor heard the phrase: Time is the fire in which we burn............. But I certainly agree with your thought capsule here: If nothing else, this phrase resonates with its simplicity and honesty.
ReplyDeleteYEP. I do not think I ever watched one Startrek program through although I loved many of the quotes I heard folks say:
"Beam me up" of courses one!
Sherry & jack
PS: the entry is above my paygrade. but I did enjoy the read. ;-)
Above your paygrade? I always loved Dr. McCoy, "He's dead, Jim."
DeleteI turned my volume up 100% and unmuted the video clip and still couldn't hear what they were saying. I haven't watched the Star Trek movies in years.
ReplyDeleteDang! I'll check it out!
DeleteI feel the flames licking at my fingers as I type this.
ReplyDeleteThere are some embers here as well.
DeleteI'm not sure I understand it. What gets me is, I see these films or old tv series in reruns and am amazed at how much the actors have changed over time.
ReplyDeleteYesterday we went to see "Knives Out" (an Agatha Christie) and Jaime Lee Curtis was one of the stars. She looked old, really old. Time is the fire..
DeleteI've only really seen the new movies.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you can find this one?
DeleteI can only hope that I have only burned bright enough that someone took notice and appreciated the beautiful light.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely statement. I wish that as well.
DeleteHonestly, in view of discussions I've had with God about His refining fire, I need to muse on this a bit...
ReplyDeleteKinda hard to take a pitch on that one.
DeleteThis interesting quote is reminiscent of something Spock would’ve said. I think it means to make the most of every moment, as life is too short and we never know what the future holds. Thanks for sharing these wise words, Susan!
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So lovely.
DeleteI miss Star Trek.
ReplyDeleteThe bank of life pays no interest on time saved, only on time well spent.
So well said.
DeleteHow would I respond to that statement? How DID I respond? My jaw dropped and I said 'for heavens sake, that's right'.
ReplyDeleteGood take on this statement!
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ReplyDeleteMade me think of Bowie's song, Ashes to Ashes.
I had never seen an episode of Star Trek.
David Bowie, haven't heard that song for some time. I miss Bowie.
DeleteYay, Star Trek!
ReplyDeleteIt seems a dark view of life to me, i.e. as soon as we're born, we begin to die. I suppose if you're lucky, it's a slow simmer.
As long as it is not on a rapid boil, we should be just fine.
DeleteAn excellent phrase. In a sense, we do oxidize as we age, so maybe time is a type of fire. It certainly burns away what we can do without as we get older, at least it seems to be doing that to me.
ReplyDeleteWell stated. Thanks!
DeleteI can still hear his voice saying that line.
ReplyDeletebelieve it or not now i realized that i have waited for my final moment unconsciously Susan ,now i understand it is because there is some hope and wish to see or meet who created me and made me FEEL HIM
ReplyDeleteTime. Friend? Enemy? These days, I'm definitely feeling the burn!
ReplyDeleteI would respond with great big, gleeful Star Trek eyes. I am a Trekkie at heart and this statement would take me to the Nexus. :)
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