16 Things I learned From Leonard Nimoy

Darryl Heron

1- We can all be aliens, sometimes....

„My folks came to U.S. As immigrants, aliens, and became citizens. I was born in Boston, a citizen, went to Hollywood and became an alien.“

2. When we give, we get back more than we gave...

„The miracle is this: the more we share the more we have.“

3. To be successful,

we need to use both sides of our brain...

„Our creativity walks on the razor‘s edge, using both sides of the brain. The left side of the brain gives us logic and discipline and the right side is instinctive, creative thinking. We as artists need both. Fall to the left and we lose insipiration and originality. Fall too far to the right and we are in danger of drifting into undisciplined chaos. The secret of a long healthy career in the arts is the successfull walk on the razor‘s edge.“

4. Sometimes are passions remain with us and resurface from time to time...

„I became enamored with photography when I was about 13 or 14 years old. I‘ve beem at it ever since.“

5. Sometimes we take on a role that takes on a life of its own. Many actors are affraid that they‘ll be type cast as a single character they play. Mr. Nimoy did try to distance himself from his most famous character at one time but he did ultimately embrace Mr. Spock

„Spock is definately one of my best friends. When I put on those ears, it is not just another day. When I become Spock, that day becomes something special.“

6. We should all wish everyone we meet well. People who have never watched a scene of Star Trek, know of Mr. Spock‘s „Live Long And Prosper“. May we all live long healthy lives and find our own success.

7. You never know who you‘ll inspire....

Mr. Nimoy‘s influence and impact can be seen in all corners of our world (maybe in other worlds too, we don‘t know). You don‘t have to see too many episodes of The Big Bang Theory to realize how much of an impact that Mr. Nimoy had on the people involved in that show.

8. Some friends will be with you a lifetime. Mr. Nimoy and Mr. Schatner have been lifelong friends since being on Star Trek. You can see the fondness that they have for each other when they make an appearence together

„I have been, and always shall be, your friend.“

9. Eliminate the unlikely to find your answer...

„Once you have eliminaged the impossible, however improbable, must be the truth,“

10. We‘ve all heard that the only inevitable things in life are death and taxes, in other words, change is the only constant in life...

„Change is the essential process of all existence.“

11. You should try to

be in the moment...

„Life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory.“ The last tweet from Leonard Nimoy

12. Our own minds and capabilities, as well as the potential of humanity, that is the final frontier....

„That is the exploration that awaits you! Not mapping and studying nebulas and charting the unknown possibilities of existence.“

13. We all want to make our contribution, to feel that we have made a difference.

„When you let me take, I‘m grateful. When you let me give, I‘m blessed.“

„I‘m touched by the idea that we do things that are useful and helpful, collecting these shards of spirituality, that we may be helping to bring about a healing.“

14. Although it isn‘t always possible, try to get the important facts before making/taking harsh decissions/actions, especially where there is no way to make corrections later....

„Insufficent facts always invite danger.“

15. Logic, by itself isn‘t the almighty answer. It is a tool and should be factored into more of our decissions

„Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end.“

16: Lastly, as Leonard Nimoy said in his commencement speech at Boston University...

„You are the curators of your own lives.

You create your own life and work.

Give us your best...give us the best of your art. We creave it. We hunger for it. Help us to see ourselves..to know ourselves. Illuminate our lives“

Let us not forget that your Pinocchio character,

trying desperately to discover itself, reminds

us of our own humanity and the goodness

that lies within us all (some of us, it is buried

very deep). And that you inspired generations

to dream about and chase a brigher future.....

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