o Be or To Do

ome time ago Baron Von Lodge was the head of a small country near Switzerland known as Lilliland.

The Baron and Lady Angela of Alpine Castle grew up together under the tutelage of retired Cambridge University Professor Hamblin.

As a young man, and soon to be the head of his country, the Baron needed some insight and guidance on how to manage his responsibilities. The Baron wanted to learn how to make the right decisions to be a good leader and do the right thing.

The Professor discussed the difference between the people who does something, such as a baker or carpenter, and the person who inherits a title, like duke, duchess or baron.

If you have a title you really don’t have to do much of anything. You have no specific requirements. Or you can rule with an iron fist and demand just about everything. You can use your power to build a great castle for yourself and not regard the needs or wishes of the population. This is an example of an uncaring leader.

The answer to the question is to be a balance between the two: To Be or To Do. If one is to err, it should be on the side of making fewer demands and to act more thoughtfully.

For Lilliland to mature and prosper, it must be kept in mind that the family unit is the cornerstone of society. As the Baron does, do things that enhance these values.

Down through history, many leaders and royal families were overthrown by violence because there were only two classes: those who have, and those who have not. The largest group to survive should be the class in the middle. There should be hope, help and understanding for the people in the lower division. The upper class should not parade around feeling and showing that they are much better than everyone else.

The Professor concluded with one final note and that is to respect Mother Nature, be kind to all plants, trees and animals, and practice observation.