An Ethical Delimma

[fairyfarmgirl]

I know the feeling. I work with three other people. Each of them makes a healthy wage, and they have cut back on my contracts (so that I have had income of only $500 in December and $500 in January), even though I support and do my very best for these others, going so far as to be the one that provides coffee, water for that coffee, and typically makes lunch (out of my own meager pocket) for the other three, working 40 to 60 hour weeks. If I were in the position of one of these three, I would happily take a pay cut so as to help... unfortunately, people, even good ones, always look out for their own best interests first, the advantage, for that is programmed into the mind. I accept this, and trust The Creator to continue to look after me and provide for my needs, whatever they may be. Abundance would be nice, but the catalyst of lack, provided to the many right now, is unfortunately a shared catalyst.

No matter what others do, ethics requires you do what is right. All change must begin with the self. You know what to do in your heart.

Pere--
Have you ever heard of the story called Stone Soup. This is a tale that teaches one how to create community and teach others to share.

The dialogue could (and I have done this before) go like this:

"Stone Soup is what I am making for lunch. mmm... it tastes a little bland!" (with incredulity.. what am I to do)

They answer, " Wow it does smell a little bland. What do you think you need to add to it?"

" Really, you think it smells bland? Huh? You know, I would be ever so happy to add some carrots and celery to this soup I just need 5.00 to do so? " I would say.

Exit and go to the store. Come back and complete the now boiling stone soup.

Exclaim with Glee, "Boy this stone soup sure is smelling great! " And ask aloud: "Is there anyone with some salt and pepper? I think the scent of pepper would be so good with this stone soup!" Usually someone in the office will open their desk drawer and discover a bottle of hot sauce or pepper.

Serve the Stone Soup.

Repeat the scene for each lunch.

I bless you with Love!

--fairyfarmgirl