EDITOR'S PAGE
“I have drunk from wells I did not dig,
I have been warmed by fires I did not build.”
We all have. We all have our part in life -- some to support and care for the new generation, to take these little ones still fresh from God, and bring them along.
Others till, plant and become themselves part of nature's process of providing what nourishes life. Since we draw our life from the soil, it seems fitting some day to that soil we all must return. It is even someone's part to oversee that return, just as all the other “parts” others play to serve us in return.
The various roles we play, the amount each service role pays, varies, as does life's measure of days we can stay. The amount of time in our days is, however, uniform and universally short of measure; there is never going to be enough hours in a day to do everything ourselves, must less assume other roles and multiple parts.
We have a long history of not establishing “value” to certain forms of “enrichment” from the work we do, until the future establishes it. Consider the paintings valued into the millions of dollars, created people forced to chose between food over supplies to generate their contributions, only to be honored by a culture content to starve them to an early grave. This pattern is so common; in so many fields of evolvement it is a universal cliché.
Still, most tend to believe that the dedication that leads to “breakthroughs” empowering our children, and us, is rewarded by our culture, just as at the everyday level we richly reward those who entertain us. Such remuneration is not always the case.
Though dedication is its own reward, rather than the usual compensation, they seek primarily the chance to do what others either cannot, or will not resolve: Rather than security and affluence, they only aspire to gain a helping hand to keep moving forward. Contrary to popular consensus, IDEAS ARE NOT PROTECTED by, or subject to, copyright, patent, or any other legal application for income, and the reason most “think tanks” depend upon grants. It is applications that have protection and monetary value. Application of knowledge for you and your children is at the level of public service.
The only resource available to those working on evolving brighter tomorrows for one and all is trust in the wisdom of others, to grant them another day of progress. Sometimes it isn't to be. Even our greatest masters were not exempt from indifference, even at the level of Mozart; deposed of in a mass grave, covered with lime, and the site not marked. Though in life his contributions were recognized, and his level of brilliance continues to astound, his fate was no different than countless others whose contributions we prize.
Today, we still have unique beings doing what they alone can do to achieve a greater purpose, and dedicated to serving all without security or promise of assistance. Regardless of achievement too many do not have a happy ending as, too often; they cannot bring themselves to seek sponsorship.
It is curious that many of the entities those who so dramatically enrich us today, and on into the future, actually have little choice in whatever it is that compels them to contribute rather than consume. Some of the individuals making many of the greatest contributions to personal empowerment ideas have, in various versions, expressed their work in the same way to express the same meaning: “It is less a case of my drafting (writing) it, then just releasing it.”
"Give a man in distress a fish, feed him for a day.
Teach him how to fish, feed him and his heirs a lifetime."
So too, if you assist others in distress, you save their day, though something more is needed, or your make them more susceptible to repeats. Provide them access to our greatest resource, rational thought and logic, and you save them from emotional folly and underwrite their legacy. They, in turn, then write your legacy to serve even beyond your days.
Consider doing what you are led to do, with whatever you can. Spend this day, or invest something in better tomorrows, and to free loved ones from the consequences of poor judgment. Could there be a nobler legacy than helping people access better conclusions at the rational level to better empower their access to the highest-level of empowerment known to man?
I care enough to ask for your sponsorship at whatever is right for you. The need is great. I believe the contribution to be given back is even greater.
Thank you and bless you with love times two,
It is you I serve, so I especially cherish and appreciate your letters.
Ernest Earl Dennis, Editor
Post Office Box 1806
Longview, WA 98632-8117
© Copyright 2006, by Ernest Earl Dennis
RationalPower.com will continue to define more rational process, and answer your questions.
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© Copyright 2006 by Ernest Earl Dennis, all rights reserved.
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This website is also sponsoring an awareness drive to encourage pet adoption. Though it is not in the vein of this site's subject matter, it may be of great benefit to you in ways unexpected. For example, were you aware that merely petting your pet lowers your blood pressure, slows down your respiration and calms one in ways unique to the bond between you and them? This and many, many other benefits are unique to pet ownership; too many to list here, but millions of pet owners already know. Besides, the child in you was born with a deep attraction to pets, even a need. Could it be what's missing that you can't quite put your finger on? Just remember:
===== Times two, life's better, with your own Petter! =====
Earth angels in form, not considered the norm?
Some have soft fur, some even purr.
Some with tails come, though feathers have some.
Cause hearts to stir, so love will occur.
Not just celestial, entertain an angel?
Unaware this is so, most folks never know.
Never thought there'd be, an angel for me.
Nor ever could be, one I could see.
While folks may stare, as mine comes with hair,
They only love us, and truelove teach us.
So find yours most fair, tender gently your care.
Then, too, an angel you'll be, one your angel can see.
Within your caress, your angel will bless.
Then banish distress, and bring out your best.
Beyond being loved, you'll be their beloved.
Your best friend they'll be, no faults will they see.
Yours is waiting, this life you'll be saving.
Better tomorrows can be, it's a choice up to thee.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, TO SHARE AND TO CARE
Choose pet adoption; it is your best option.
(C)2005 by Ernest Earl Dennis, all rights reserved. Box 1806, Longview, WA 98632 -Mail@RationalPower.com
===== EARTH ANGELS HERE, JUST “ON LEAVE” =====
A best friend to me, earth angels they be.
Some just a pet see, was an angel to me.
On leave from above, it taught me `bout love.
Too brief was our time, sharing moments sublime.
It left me much richer, and oh so much wiser.
This wisdom I share, as about you I care:
When time to leave us, they wish you'd not fuss.
For true meaning's found; leaving's the other way `round.
It's love they leave, not you to grieve.
More love's in store, we always need more.
Soft winged as a dove, sails their love from above.
Sowing peace to flower within, sweet blooms of memories then.
Time to choose pet adoption; it is your best option.
Times two life's better, with your own "Petter!"
A "PETTER" TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, TO SHARE AND TO CARE
(C)2005 by Ernest Earl Dennis, all rights reserved. Box 1806, Longview, WA 98632 -Mail@RationalPower.com
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I appreciate you, your letters, your grants of support. Thank you!
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