Friday, January 18, 2013

THE MAKING OF A “GENUINE” HERO (EDITED AND UPDATED 5/8, 6/10, 6/16, 6/18, 12/4 & 12/31/2013 as well as 1/22, 1/24, 2/12, 2/25, 3/25, 3/30, 4/12, 6/18, 6/28, 8/8 & 8/21/2014)!

Introduction:
What would possess an individual born in Illinois, who spent most of his youth alone, who was picked on by bullies and was so nearsighted that routinely being chosen last for playground games was his expected role, acquire the ambition to run for President of the U.S. repeatedly until successful? This is a description of the “Gipper” who overcame adversity because of his intrinsically simple beliefs, (not a pretender) and whom some dismissed initially, until they saw him live out those simple beliefs, practically.

Here are the Background Details:
The February 8, 2011 edition of that Daily/Weekend Business Street Publication (A13) in an article entitled “The Roots Of Ronald Regan’s Ambition” a few days after what would have been the 100-year anniversary of his birth pointed to some clues that would help to put this unlikely hero’s life in perspective. In his own 1990 autobiography “An American life”, he stated “I’m a sucker for hero worship” and he lived it because heroism became a recurring theme of many of his presidential speeches. From his first inaugural address to his 1984 State of the Union address in, which he celebrated “unsung American heroes who may not have realized those dreams themselves but who then reinvested those dreams in their children.” Like many heroes, his Mother had a significant influence on his life and at the age of 11 she gave him an inspirational novel called “That Printer of Udell’s”, which was the story of a young man who combined a belief in “practical Christianity” with Horatio Alger-like grit.
Regan biographer, Edmund Morris noted this parallel (in a 1999 interview in the American Enterprise magazine) between Regan’s life and the life of the Novel’s central character Dick Falkner, who was a tall, good looking genial young man who wears brown suits and has the gift of platform speaking and comes from a Midwestern town just like Dixon, Illinois, and figures out a workfare program to solve the City’s social problems. He marries this girl who looks at him with big wide eyes through all his speeches, and eventually he goes off with her to represent that “shining city” in Washington DC,” a quotation also that was used at least in one of the “Gipper’s” speeches. In a 1984 very uncharacteristically revealing letter (about himself) to the daughter-in-law of Harold Bell Wright, the Author of “That Printer of Udell's.” He noted that all of his boyhood readings “left an abiding belief in the triumph of good over evil,” but he singled out Wright’s work as having “an impact I shall always remember. After reading it and thinking about it for a few days, I went to my Mother and told her I wanted to declare my faith and be baptized…I found a role model in that traveling Printer whom Harold Bell Wright brought to life. He set me on a course I’ve tried to follow even unto this day. I shall always be grateful.”
The reading of this novel had a profound impact on his life, which he identified with as the central character also had an alcoholic Father, and in spite of this overcame poverty and adversity, which were the common themes that various aides and acquaintances remarked about this unlikely hero at the celebration held to mark the occasion of what would have been his 100th birth date at his Presidential Library attended by approximately 1500 guests. Regan literally drove himself to adopt the characteristics he desired to become the hero that so inspired him, such that by age 21, the shy, nearsighted boy had become a lifeguard credited with saving the lives of 77 individuals pursuing his goals.


The Outcome and Implications of these Conditions :
It can be said that the hero Regan admired and the hero He aspired to become, demonstrated what individuals in the “free” country that America is suppose to be are capable of achieving AS HE DID WHEN HE SUCCESSFULLY, THROUGH THE BALLOT BOX, WAS ELECTED TO SERVE AS THIS NATION’S 40th PRESIDENT CHOOSING NOT TO GIVE UP AFTER BEING INITIALLY UNSUCCESSFUL IN PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS. He dared to believe that the next generation should strive to become better than the previous one, simple concepts that He gave meaning too by learning from his previous efforts and making sure that his objective was clearly in sight. He did not attempt to recast himself as some superhero based on the accomplishments of others and in the process also create a new world order made up of a similar cast of characters all existing as robots, while relying on the accomplishments and history of others for “credibility” in a “shadowy virtual society”. Neither did he like a former "empire" institute any exacting stealth Trojan Horse patronage system via, which loyalty by those with a desire for easy accomplishments could contribute to and in return they would be deemed “worthy" of being “granted” the right of achieving “success” according to some ordered scheme for the "free loader's cause", that has left the cash cow country they have been supplanted to in moral free fall, because they only "take" from their "new found" "homeland" but don't contribute, since their actual names are not used only the names of those whose qualifications, identities, accomplishments and histories (or solid "foundations" as documented in the post GARBAGE IN, (SWEET SMELLING ODORS), GRBAGE OUT - UPDATED), which are used in financial affairs, since they have ALL have "origin issues" and history.

He (Regan) believed and lived “simple” values being careful to practice what he preached as he defied his own staff’s recommendations when he challenged the then Soviet Union to “tear down these walls”. No individual(s), entity(entities), state(states) has(have), "entitled" type or otherwise, has(have) been endowed with the rights to demand their “worship” as a prerequisite to live out one's own accomplishments, qualifications and goals in a “free” society, while stripping away basic human rights and rendering an individual "stateless" when they find it expedient to do so, to suit their short-sighted objectives, (see the post THE PREMISE BEHIND THE  "FLAWED" LEGISLATION - UPDATED) for the cause of "exploitative" perpetual wealth generation as well as the Here are Selected examples for Consideration section of the post AT WHAT PRICE LOYALTY - UPDATED AND AMENDED; thereby re-erecting the very “walls” that the “Gipper” so eloquently requested be torn down. Such individuals operating independently or as part of an entity either collectively or individually typically lack the most basic quality found in most if not all genuine heroes, the guidance of a caringmother, always seeking to guide the life she was entrusted with to always strive to do better and achieve in spite ofhindrancesbecause this is the proper way to achieve greatness. This calling, is one of the highest achievements possible if implemented effectively because it involves sacrificing for the cause of another, a young life entrusted in our care and needing constant guidance to provide the appropriate nurturing, guidance and direction that will in the end bring true meaning that can't be measured in accolades because it comes from the personal satisfaction of knowing that there is nothing more I could have possibly done. If for example, the decision was made to expose a very, very young life entrusted to our care to a life of exploitation and imperil such to a life of nothing more than being classified as possessing no meaningful skills, how could satisfaction in any other undertaking attempted be realized. This is what is meant by demonstrating satisfaction in intangible (or small things) before even considering attempting to scale Mt. Everest because if the former has not been implemented with the type of care and consideration needed in that situation how can any other task be attempted and carried out successfully. In reality the same manner in, which the intangible task was carried out is the same attitude with, which the larger task will be carried, if expedience was the path followed, such will be chosen in attempting a larger undertaking. However, like in most things a choice is given and we can choose one direction or another as we approach our fork in the road (so to speak).

The Finale:
As pointed out in pages on this Blog, I recently found out certain details about my heritage that I had previously discounted, were in reality accurate (as documented in the post
THE OUTSPOKEN PEN PAL, WHO BECAME A FRIEND (EDITED W/INSERTS - UPDATED)! in addition to THE FAMILY TREE OF GOD'S CHOSEN CAN'T BE REASSIGNED TO SUITE EXPEDIENT TYPES - UPDATED and as a result, I chose to change my course completely from what had been previously been under consideration and actually implemented due to the implications of the information. I chose to change course in many different aspects and took the opportunity to inform others who may not have understood the reasons for my action. However, as a result, we all have to face our decisions and the path proceeded down will indeed be telling about our character, if truly desirous of a different path or more of the same but just cloaked in different garments. I hope that all faced with the path such as I was, choose correctly, because the availability of a path doesn't always mean it has to be followed, it may just mean we have been provided with a choice of alternatives, and the decision or direction chosen may very well tell us who we really are and a great deal more about ourselves than we cared to know. In the end, we may not be the hero, but just maybe, we may be able to help shape the life of a hero, because of an intangible decision made by giving consideration to another who was entrusted in our care, even if implemented after the fact (when more complicated to enact), instead of initially when more feasible and greater opportunity existed for molding and a more expedient decision was made! As also pointed out elsewhere on the pages of this often I have found myself back at a point where, an unwise decision as made and the direction chosen, will make all the difference, because armed with the knowledge gained, it would behoove me to act accordingly instead of to make another expedient decision. Often those who seek direction find themselves confronted with tough choices and instead of taking the path that leads to wisdom and ultimately understanding*, (SEE FOOTNOTE) expediency is chosen again and again often to our peril, because we fail to recognize the many opportunities provided to us that were ignored in favor of a more appealing situation only to discover that what appeared to be a bed of roses and peonies was littered with cacti and thorns in effect (a mirage). THIS IS WHAT SEPARATES HIS CHOSEN FROM ALL OTHERS, THEIR WILLINGNESS TO ALLOW HIM TO DIRECT THEIR LIVES AS DOCUMENTED IN THE POST GOD'S DIRECTION IN THE LIVES OF HIS CHOSEN - UPDATED SUCH THAT EVEN WHEN SUCH SITUATIONS ARE ENCOUNTERED (THORNS), THEY ALL WORK OUT FOR THEIR MOLDING ACCORDING TO HIS WILL FOR THEIR LIVES. It is my hope that all genuinely seeking direction will be able to recognize the opportunity that avails itself when least expected (as His chosen will). These are the situations we are tested in regardless of what situation we may have been forced into through no fault of our own, it is the choices then made that really demonstrate who we really are and the direction in, which the rest of our lives will be confronted with, whether one of contentment, fulfillment etc., the qualities that are a reflection ultimately of understanding or despair, heartbreak, turmoil, etc., those that are a reflection of lack of understanding [as documented in the post WHAT REALLY IS UNDERSTANDING - THE ADDENDUM UPDATED? * (see Footnote)]. Therefore, choose wisely, always seeking the proper balance that ONLY "understanding" brings, because it may very well be the last such opportunity!    

Conclusion:
Change that has been properly implemented results in a complete transformation that will become evident over time and is ONLY possible in the lives of His chosen because it will be difficult to hide such characteristics as it will be evident and only those who has had similar "life changing" experiences will be able to truly understand what is involved in such a "turn around". Furthermore, such a life's story will be so compelling as to be worth sharing with others in the hope that they whom God knows are His too will be so readily willing to embrace the opportunity in their lives as well because true transformations are such rear occurrences that they cannot be contained and worthy of emulation due to the intrinsic quality that has been effected. However, time will be needed for such to be really accepted one small step at a time and gradually build upon a real foundation instead of the opposite tendencies relied on by self centered types trying to use every trick in the book to prove that have what it takes to pull off "slight of hand moves" before all and get away with it. These are the types of obstacles that will be encountered by those who have benefited from transformations as the inherent tendencies will be to distrust claims of such due to the many who have given such a bad name for centuries and instead engage in attempt after attempt to prove such are fraudulent. It will take constant countless unscripted trial and error scenarios before success is finally achieved in the end when it matters most, a trait that impostors and their kind do not have the temperament to "invest" in because they are the instant "gratification" kind. As a result, those who are intrinsically God's chosen as oppose to more of the same "whatever works" types will be recognized as such, even though, in reality it should not matter whether or not others believe in our changed status; because it ONLY matters if God knows we are, as He will recognize His, who are indeed genuine. God (or ONE), implying His uniqueness, as having ALWAYS BEEN IN EXISTENCE), knows the heart and He is understanding enough to care about the details in His chosen's lives, but does not become involved in the lives of those who are not His chosen unless their actions have the potential to impede His will for His chosen, who will honor His will for their lives (as He knew they would as oppose to the many who turn their backs on Him, as He provides us with the ability to choose and doesn't force us to honor Him, as dictators attempt to do, by bending the will of those they are attempting to bring under their control, as outlined in The Outcome section of the post EXAMPLES OF COURAGE - UPDATED.) It is for this reason that "showy" scenarios are not required for His cause, simply daily honoring Him by our actions in our routine activities and let Him take care of the rest, (as it should be remembered that we cannot impress God who by His understating created the Heavens). However, He will make a way for those who honor Him (His chosen) to be provided with exactly what is "NEEDED" to meet the challenges they will encounter because He alone knows the future and as a result, He knows what's best even if some (who are not His chosen) think that they are in control. He will assist those of His choosing even when such individual(s) unaware of it, through the intervention of His choice, whether, via His servants or another method. He uses these (His chosen/servants) to assist others of "His choosing" (genuinely in search of direction) as oppose to those seeking a "cover" to carry on with their "whatever works" "business".  


* FOOTNOTE
IT MUST BE NOTED THAT THE SUBJECT OF UNDERSTANDING IS ONLY BRIEFLY DEALT WITH IN THE INITIAL POSTS ON THIS SUBJECT. FOR A MORE CAREFUL IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION OF WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THIS PROCESS OVERALL, THE FOLLOW-UP POST WISDOM, UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWLEDGE - INSTRUMENTS FOR LIFE SHOULD BE STUDIED.


 

1 comment:

J_F_Brazant said...

On occasion we tend to worry needlessly, when there never is really any need to, and all that's needed is courage to move forward, because what's required has already made available and is in our possession, but we tend to doubt in our own abilities, as when preparing for a final or some major exam (and we wonder and "second guess" ourselves with such antics, did I cover all the right material, etc., to no avail), when all that's needed is reliance on God to provide us with the specific knowledge to accomplish our goal, having done all we could and leaving the rest in His hands; (just take the first step after such a request and then carefully follow the guidance, starting with my request for information (RFI) as well as the other prompts and the remaining steps will become easier in spite of any attempts by those of the "painted on" and assumed "free loader's cause" identities crowd employing diversionary techniques and other unethical tactics to "win the day"). Note: all links are available on the COMMENTS Page.