On February 27, 2015, we lost an icon, a man known the world over. Even if you never saw a scene from Star Trek, you could recognize Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock. Here are 16 things that I learned from Leonard Nimoy (sometimes with a little help from Mr. Spock).

1. 16 Things I learned
From Leonard Nimoy
Darryl Heron

2. 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.“

3. 2. When we give, we get back more than we
gave...
„The miracle is this: the more we share the
more we have.“

4. 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.“

5. 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.“

6. 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.“

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.“

10. 9. Eliminate the unlikely to find your
answer...
„Once you have eliminaged the impossible,
however improbable, must be the truth,“

11. 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.“

12. 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

13. 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.“

14. 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.“

15. 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.“

16. 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.“

17. 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“

18. 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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