SAYINGS OF THE SAGES - JORDAN

David Starr Jordan, l851 - 1931, U.S. naturalist and
College President.

"Has our race through life's rush gained some on the
direction on the Law of Love? If we have done our
part in this struggle, our lives have not been in vain."

I feel sure that David Starr Jordan was a real star in many
ways during his 80 years on Earth and no doubt some of
his "star dust" sprinkled then is still affecting us now and
and for many years to come. The first letter I received after
my book 'In Touch' was published had these encouraging
words, "Your book, 'In Touch' has changed my life for good
and I thank you so much." I like to think that many people
will leave a poem or even a sentence that defines the gifts
or gains in life or a story that tells what they feel their main
legacy was left for others who follow to remember and enjoy.
I dedicate these words in Mr. Starr's honor.

For from the things terrestial, We form celestial wings,
Fulfillment, joy and happiness, Rise from our springs within.
The joys we bring to others when, A harmony we share,
Full circle comes, we can become, A spiritual millionaire.
The things of ease and pleasure that, Are found upon this plane,
Harm only if we worship them, Or use for selfish gain.
Desires physical we have, And have a proper place,
When spiritualized with soul's bright fire,
Life moves with ease and grace.

From wellsprings of the soul within, That nourish and bring light,
Material things are spiritualized, When goals are kept in sight.
When acts of others cause distress, And bring on grief and woe,
Transmute revenge to helpful ends, Restoring smoother flow.
Researching motives for man's acts, We find that mind and soul,
And what these two will dwell upon, Will shape our life's true goal.
Suzie-Q