Catch A Falling Star

OCTOBER 8, 1979, 6:04 AM

This is not a theme I would have chosen for this morning, o son, but it has some interesting possibilities, so let’s see where it leads Us. It deals with fascinating and desirable, but impossible, happenings. And there are many of these in life.

In relation to Matthew the hope that he will be a fine scholar and “without sin and blameless” would be a rendition of “catch a falling star.” It shall be vexing, but you have a responsibility that needs fulfilling. But fear not. There will be some value for you, too. You feel accepting, even anticipating, of the new life venture, and this is as it should be. You shall learn some important things… and Matthew shall learn some important things from you. Be aware. Appreciate the situations that arise. You have a maturity now combined with experience, which should allow you to see these experiences in ways different from the ventures of sons in the past. And so you shall, most of the time.

You are not doing well in the development of the rhythm concept. You have opportunities galore, and you leave most of them unfulfilled. Remember that I purpose that you do this, and this is not a “catch a falling star”. It is possible, and you are just not willing to step forth. There is an opportunity in the Eta Sigma Gamma presentation and, certainly, in the holistic health chapter of the N.E.A. book. These chances lie directly ahead – today, even – so don’t miss them. I realize that you don’t yet “feel” the concept, and perhaps I am pushing you too hard. But you also know the premise that to try to teach something is the best way to learn it. So try it again this week and see what happens.

It was interesting to reread some of the lessons in June, wasn’t it? You were overwhelmed with the work to be done, and as you look back it wasn’t that hard and demanding. The N.E.A. book is shaping up, you have half the Scott Foresman task virtually done, and other major responsibilities are fulfilled. Consider, from time to time, those tasks that lie dormant and “slip one in”. But the approach is one of which I approve: if the thing you are doing is important, don’t worry about the things that are not being addressed. Worry and fretting are not positive and do not accomplish. Use your time well… but some good use of time is just leisure. Forget not that.

Catch a falling star. That has a captivating sound, but rather little substance. Still, always remember “Scour” and, yes, “out of the mud grows the lotus”. To live dedicated to Me, with Me as your primary locus of control, may seem apt for this symbol. You sometimes feel that you are not moving in this direction at all, but, in fact, you are. Think of the number of students with whom you have shared spiritual thoughts and experiences… compared with the past. Keep it up. Jenine has promise. Talk with her of the important things of life. Each venture into the spiritual is an investment, because your talking with a person frees him or her to talk to others and share your insights in the process. Your reputation is building, but it could develop more fully and rapidly if you would put some more effort in. Just a friendly push.