Service As Rent

SERVICE IS THE RENT
WE PAY FOR THE PRIVILEGE
OF LIVING ON THIS EARTH.

IT IS THE VERY PURPOSE
OF LIFE AND NOT SOMETHING
YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME.

Rep. Shirley Chisolm

Of Note: Shirley Chisolm personified service in her contributions to humanity. That is service that can be seen. There are other kinds that cannot be seen. Often these are even more potent. Intentional creation through directed meditation is one example. Another is "reclaiming large areas of peace in ourselves. The more peace there is in us, the more peace there will also be in our troubled world." These are the words of Etty Hillesum author of An Interrupted Life. Interred in a concentration camp, her ability to perform meaningful outside service was obviously limited. However, she took the opportunity afforded under unbearable circumstances to rearrange her own heart. These powerful emanations are still reverberating today.

Today's Weather Report: More clouds, though rain is not forecast. The temps will get up to the 50's supposedly. We will see about that. Right now it's 42. Good inside project day.