COMMENSAL ISSUE 93

Dear Theo,

Thank you very much for my May edition of our Newsletter, C92.

I am glad that you enjoyed the poem by Morris Rosenfeld, and in a way I am sorry that it had a personal note coincidentally. (You were probably not alone in this respect)

Walking home from the school sports day, earlier today, my attention was drawn to a beautiful ladybird crossing the path in front of me, and beyond that a little beetle, the back of which shimmered with an iridescent green colour. Two thoughts clearly crossed my mind, firstly, take care; do not stand on these little creatures, secondly, what differentiates them and all other creatures from the inanimate world around us?

How strange when I arrived home a few minutes later to read your latest enquiry for clarification of the special quality that can be attributed to life. Pretty close to synchronicity, if you ask me! What is this 'Life-force' that is so incredibly different from those which govern the inanimate? I am sorry that I can offer no definition, (although in the passing mention that my Chambers is the 1993 edition), simply suggest that perhaps this is the point when the Heart (not the organ), the essence of our being, tries to guide the Head. I believe that our Hearts can be aware of things which our minds cannot know.

There is something very special about all life, something wonderful and truly fascinating in the drive for creation in never ending cycles down toward eternity. In ways, like the peace of God ‘that passeth all understanding'. Perhaps one day, our world will view all life as being sacred, including when Graham Dare's C92/20 first moral decision will be reversed. The signs are clearly visible of a significant move in this direction.

Unfortunately this will probably be my last letter to Commensal as I will not be renewing my Mensa membership in July, due to pecuniary difficulties caused by unemployment. Joining the SIG's was the most enjoyable and interesting aspect of my time in Mensa, and for this I am very grateful to you, Theo.

Many blessings to everyone, and hope for the future.

Norman Mackie

Norman : not sure about this business of our hearts being aware of things our minds cannot know. Sounds like an open door for all sorts of prejudices. Also, maybe you could explain the signs that the moral decision to kill is being reversed ?

I’m really sorry to hear of your financial and employment problems. I’ll continue to send you copies of Commensal & I’m sure we’ll all welcome your continued contributions.

Theo