Svashtar said:
All I can say is that if Uncle Bill is out solely to enrich himself, then he's doing a damn poor job of it.......
Norm,
I know that you did not mean it this way, but I consider Uncle Bill one of the richest men I have ever known. Perhaps not in material possessions, but in friends.
I have been blessed with what the world would call considerable wealth, but I do not have friends to the extent and depth of the people who love Uncle Bill so profoundly, maybe two people love me that way and one of them is my wife, Anne.
For others I must always wonder if those people who call me "friend" do so because they mean it, or are they looking for a handout?
There is no question about the love that people feel for Uncle Bill. Given freely because of who he is and what he does. Mostly becasue of who he is.
Uncle Bill is one of those rare individuals whose dharma (duty) corresponds so beautifully with his "job." AND he understands that very well.
"No man is poor when he has friends."
----------------- It's a Wonderful Life.
Uncle Bill,
I know that you are in pain, weak and suffering. I hurts my heart to see you so. I know that one day you must leave us.
You will be missed, but I know that you will be happy for eternity when the lover and the Beloved truly and completely become One.
Sat chit ananda, (Perfect absolute bliss)
Bill Marsh