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KQ Newsletter #10, Spiritual and material values that endure March 03, 2009 |
The KQ Newsletter-- Value and profit... "Tanstafl"... All pigs are created equal... Real enduring value Value and ProfitThe difference between value and profit is not always obvious. We often think of these terms as interchangable. However, there is a difference between the two.
Real work creates enduring valueReal work may be defined as that which sustains essentials in the daily act of life and living. It includes things like agriculture, industry, trade and services.Of these categories, financial services have become a profiteering business. This innovative scheme was initiated by the United States of America, a world leader of repute in many worthy areas. Other western governments followed similar loosely regulated and largely unregulated financial policies in order to become competitive with the USA. In the process they ultimately created economic and financial disaster for everyone.
"Tanstafl" Yesterday's science-fiction becomes science fact today. In my early student life I discovered the science-fiction writings of Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988). These were manifestos of libertarian freedom set in virtual reality universes.
The stories connected to the search for freedom and liberty of thought and action, and ultimately a better life in society based on cooperative progress. These are high value universal concerns at any time. Interestingly, today's economists are voicing similar ideas. The bottom line today echoes Heinlein's famous term used in his Moon-based colony of criminals from his 1966 book The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. 'Tanstafl'--Heinlein-speak for 'there is no such thing as free lunch'. Ultimately you must pay the price--the greater the excesses, the higher the price to pay.
Orwell defines governing laws at Animal Farm and in time the law of equality ('all animals are equal') is modified in a most telling way: 'All pigs are equal, but some pigs are more equal than others.' In Orwell's world, the pigs were in power and in control--at least for a while. On the other hand, they may still be in control in our world. A scary thought. Real Enduring Value
Spiritual work transforms material consequences--both good and bad. This is of real enduring value in the material universe as well as the spiritual.
What you can do right now If you are already connected to these energies but find yourself not so joyous and fearless, then we encourage you to re-connect with the healing capacities you have been empowered with.
We send healing vibrations, love and light for you and your family--Be safe and be with the Force! Nalin K. Nirula
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