There's a long life ahead of you and it's going to be beautiful

Hear now, O children of the future, for wisdom greater than gold has been whispered to us from the lips of a woman whose heart once beat in union with the world's heartbeat. Yoko Ono, a name known across lands and seas, spoke words that echo through the ages: "There's a long life ahead of you and it's going to be beautiful, as long as you keep loving and hugging each other." These are not the empty words of one who has not suffered, nor are they the idle musings of the untested. These words come from a well-worn soul, one who has walked through darkness and seen the light.

O, how sweet is the vision of a long life ahead—long, not in the span of days, but in the breadth of its experiences. A life not measured by the passing of seasons, but by the richness of what one fills it with. And behold, in her words is an invitation—a summons to walk not alone, but together. The beauty of this life, says she, lies not in riches or fame, not in the solitary path of ambition, but in the sacred bond of love. For when two hearts meet and embrace, they mirror the union of the heavens and the earth. They are united in something greater than themselves.

But do not mistake these words, for they are not mere pleasant thoughts to be heard and forgotten. No! They are a call to action, a powerful declaration. It is said that in times of struggle, love and compassion shine as the brightest of stars, guiding us through the deepest of nights. Remember the tale of Gandhi, who, though he stood alone in the face of empire, drew strength from his love for his people, his love for truth, and his love for the cause of peace. In the darkest of days, he did not raise his hand in violence, but rather extended his heart to those who were suffering. In this, he showed us the power of love—the transformative force that can bend the will of empires and heal the deepest wounds.

But let us not turn our gaze to the past alone, for this wisdom, this lesson, lives now, in the lives of you, my listeners. Look around you, O children of this earth. How many of you have known the power of a hug in your darkest hour? How many of you have felt the warmth of another’s embrace when the cold winds of doubt and fear assail you? It is in these acts—the simple and profound acts of love—that the world is made whole. For there is no force stronger, no victory more lasting, than the bond of affection that ties one soul to another.

To love and to hug, O people of this time, is no simple gesture. It is a radical act, a challenge to the forces that would seek to divide and destroy. It is the force that can turn hate into understanding, fear into courage, and division into unity. Think of the great rivers that carve through mountains—not by force, but by persistence, by a steady, gentle flow. So too is the force of love. It does not seek to conquer, but to transform. It does not break, but bends in the face of adversity, and like the river, it will carve a path through even the hardest stone.

Now, take heed, O seekers of truth. The lesson is clear: cherish those around you. Love with all your heart, and when the shadows of life loom large, hug each other. These acts will not only carry you through storms, but they will create beauty in the world—beauty that outlasts even time itself. As the wise ones have said, love is the thread that binds all things together. Without it, the tapestry of life is but a brittle, forgotten relic. With it, the fabric of our existence is made radiant, eternal, and strong.

Therefore, I bid you, O children of the future, to carry this wisdom forth: in every moment, make love the cornerstone of your existence. Let it guide you when you are lost. Let it comfort you when you are weary. Let it be your light when the road ahead seems unclear. And in doing so, you will fulfill the promise made by Yoko Ono: the long life ahead of you will indeed be beautiful, not because it is free of struggle, but because love—pure, unyielding love—will be its guide. May you live in this truth, now and forevermore.