The Most Interesting Dichotomy

I have been aware of the dichotomies in the true spiritual plan YHWH has for each of us, and I am quite sure the Other 1 Percent sports a myriad of them. It's funny, two words that are seemingly opposing just fit together beautifully in the life of those who are working in their G-d given talents!

I have a friend who is very creative yet very organized. Those two do not often go hand in hand . . . I know another person who is a humble powerhouse, and another who is intensely laid back, if you can imagine that. I tend to be a gregarious loner . . . which I'm sure sends very confusing signals, but it works perfectly for this purposed life to which YHWH has called me.

I have to talk about my latest endeavor and goal. I'm heading for "off the grid internet!" Is that not the technical dichotomy of this century . . . for now? I actually have a standard laptop that runs from a solar panel. Then I have a tether to connect my wifi, so it runs off the power of the computer. Sweet deal, huh? Obviously this is not a plan for every day of the year, but for those days I'm longing to be outdoors, but have work to do, it's going to be wonderful!

And just in case life gets a bit tricky on the grid, I'm working on alternatives. I can't speak for all the Other 1 Percent, in that they may be utilizing their technology for their purpose, but for me, I'd rather keep enhancing than upgrading. The techs at my internet service provider are always wonderful to tell me that their latest gadget may not yet work so well "off the beaten path." I appreciate that.

I really do believe the Other 1 Percent is sensing imminent change and preparing for that. Most of us do want a practical and efficient way to keep our ministries going and reduce our dependency upon things that are very much out of our control. I realize YHWH can override any of these world powers at any moment, but I also know HE is going to allow a great many things to "run their course," so I'm doing what I can to stand. As the Post Office begins to observe Shabbat, intentionally or unintentionally, we may see some other changes taking place.

When someone is implementing and improvising off the beaten path, on a project in which the means and the end appear to be diametrically opposed, they may just be in The Other 1 Percent. So for now, while it's possible, I'm heading off the grid with my e-mail, knowing the control of the Internet is not in my power. Meanwhile I'll practice my smoke signals and listen for the sound of the shofar!