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To them, you seem to lay claim to a rarefied atmosphere beyond the capabilities of most people. Many readers yearn to play some part in that world. They yearn to give and to contribute. They want to feel that they can have some part in what they certainly believe is a great, bold venture.
That is why so many of them promote our work, buy books for others, and form their own kind of grass-roots organizations. (Long pause.) To some extent they have felt closed out, unable to contribute. That is why you received the letter about the fund. The fund idea represents many people’s opportunity to feel a part of our venture. They want to be able to change the world for the better to whatever extent possible. The people are definitely well-meaning, of good intent, and they welcome the idea of expending energy, time, and money on our behalf. To their way of thinking this gives many people an opportunity—
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(When we were alone again I reminded Jane that as far as we knew the fund idea was known to only two people, so I was a bit mystified when Seth evidently talked about many people wanting to contribute. Resume at 4:42, after I’d read the session to her.)
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The offer of contributions is also partially the result of your own changed attitudes, and is meant to inform you that the universe is indeed inclined in your direction.
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