Theos-Talk Archives (March 2002 Message tt00165)

Russell Nelson wrote:

> Russell Nelson, editor of Midwestern Federation wrote in 3/2002 newsletter 
> editorial
> "As my wife and I have been entering our personal library books into a
> database, I am coming to realize what an incredible effort the early authors
> of Theosophical literature made in producing their works. They didn't have
> the publishing tools we have today, no computers, software, or printers, just
> pen and paper. I think it's hard enough for me to put together an e-mail
> monthly newsletter."

Hi
Just a while ago I was discussing with my mother about the commitment and 
devotion of the theosophical workers of early days when they were propelled 
by enthusiasm about theosophy and what it can do for the world. They were 
not at 9-5/M-F jobs (with salaries and benefits) and many of them were in 
their prime of life and committed to theosophical work. I think that that 
was what gave dynamism to theosophy in early days. Hopefully we may find 
the dynamism returns in the current century.

MKR

PS: I am posting my comments also in the theosophical maillists theos-l and 
theos-talk.