Knowledge Drop (Value Measured)

The measure of value today is defined in many ways. Some use the measure of money, power, or even physical appearance. On the shallow side of things. The good looking and most attractive, receive the most leniency. Economically, the one with the most zeros and commas is the biggest fish. Also, the one who has the most influence and control is considered the “top shelf”, if you will. However, the evidence of true value is measured in departure, over the essence of presence. For instance. You don't know how devastating a hurricane, until you see the carnage it left behind. You don't know how important someone is to a team, until they leave. The old adage of, "you don't know what you have until it's gone.” We see it in business. We see it relationships. The applause is great when the performer reaches the stage at the beginning. But true measure of appreciation is most evident in the ovation given at the end. The importance of leaving a mark, cannot be stressed enough. The effect that one may have on the many, can be astronomical. The fact remains. What you are and bring, is significant. But what you leave behind, is evident.  

Eric D.

Poetry (You Call Me)

You call Me Master, but choose not to obey,

Read My words, but ignore what I say,

You call Me the truth, but choose not to speak Me,

Only in peril, do you decide to seek Me

You call Me the Way, but will not let Me lead you,

And rather hunger, than allow Me to feed you,

You call Me the Light, but choose not to see Me,

Until it is dark, you feel you do not need Me,

You call Me Life, but choose not to live Me,

And make your own interpretations, on what credit to give Me,

You call Me wise, but choose not to listen,

The number is countless, on the messages you are missing,

You call Me gracious, but choose not to trust Me,

And ignore the signs, of what the obvious must be,

You call Me mighty, but choose not to fear Me,

You take My name in vain, and do it sincerely,

You call Me noble, but choose not to serve Me,

And often prove, you do not deserve Me,

You call Me just, but openly shame Me,

So if I condemn, how can you blame Me?

Make no mistake, I am above you,

But despite all this truth, I still love you.

Eric D.