The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-09-23
The Spirit Of Brotherhood
and Voluntary Cooperation

All the improvements in Llano's col
ony affairs depend upon an increase in
knowledge, skill. self-contsol and such
in material means as the aims
and aspirations Of universal co-opera-
lion demand. Whoever considers this
Colony his permanent home should give
it his full devotion in every respect. It
is his property as much as Of any other
member. His success as an individual
depends upon the success of the Colony
as whole. This is the point Of view
that was impressed most strongly upon
the membership at, the psychology,
meeting on Thursday night, Septem-
.ber IA.
Comrade Pickett narrated some Of
his experiences with prospective mem
.bers who came to the Colony, but were
utterly lacking in the spirit and under
standing Of cooperation and brother
hood. Comrade Martin compared the
Colony and life in general TO a school,
and said that no pupil in school could
Be happy and expect TO learn except
as he has right psychology. Right
living could only evolve from right and
correct knowledge. He mentioned the
fact that dietetics are advancing with
giant strides. New discoveries are
made with every passing day, and the
cries taught a few years ago have been
utterly refuted by later discerned facts
land better understanding Of the pro-
cesses of life.
/ DR.. Thurman spoke of his impending
"Trip 10 Oklahoma, and how he would
mss the cordially and fellowship Of the
colony. In all his long life Of sixty
Ieight years, the period spent in the Col.
ony had been the most congenial ano
satisfactory one. All the better traits
Of character could flourish in an en-
Ivironment where the Golden Rule holds
Isway. Going out among the people VI
general, there is different psychca
Atmosphere that can be felt and made
one long to get back home to the Col
ony as soon as possible. he said.
To deal intelligently with any stu
alton we must be in possession of al
the objective facts involved and thu
attitude Of the persons affected b:
Them. These two in juxapos ton vii
determine the result. Without beln'
, in possession of all the facts necessar,
for a certain achievement Is just a
impossible as would be the assembhn
of machine complete in all its part
/ when some Of the parts are lacking
: And then again, even though all tn
4 objective facts are available, when
! person lacks the essential skill to pre-
E perly utilize them. a complete success
1 lis likewise impossible.
These factors all are essential In eN
a ery human enterprise, and good inter
t ltions can never make up for any def
i cheney in ether Of them. 1t is only 9
t the basis Of present resources, point
a achievement, and the technical SKI
: and productive power of the personn
I Of he Colony that a Reasonable att
7 tude with its present status and pro
! poets is possible. To those who ha'
g lbeen associated with the Colony e
It terprise for years and have seen
grow 10 its present point Of vantage al
n increasing power of achievement,
n forecast If future grandeur will see
is extravigant.
le This is the inspiring motive and pu
if Pose that impels the members Of Llal
" Colony to persist and go on with tht
il self-nnposed mission. Enough has be
e. experienced and demonstrated to pro
al the Golden Rule the most practical r.
Sc Of conduct for the Individual to live
10 and for the management of busint
Us and community life. We know whe
we are gong and know we are on t
= way.
n What we require is a change in
10 hearts Of men. That change cen
ct accomplished by cooperation. The /
o. mediate work to our hand is to exit
ST cooperative enterprise, to educate
Ii worker, and 10 consider our profile
10 in the light of true cooperative prin
II pie.
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