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December 6, 1975 Dear Friends, I am providing each of the trustees with
a copy of the information I received from Walt Cox. Not being sure what to do
with this information and not desirous creating unnecessary conflict within
the Group, I am leaving it to your good discretion. You may be interested to
know that I had reached a decision to leave prior to receiving Walt’s letter. I understand that Richard has been
accepted into the Group by the Admissions Committee, but doesn’t want to live
here for some time. Unless I read this situation incorrectly, his next step
will be a move into the area—maybe even into Stelle if is so bold enough (he
is). He will decline any authoritarian position, but will be glad to serve in
an advisory capacity to the Trustees and be available for any personal
questions relative to the philosophy, at which time, for all intents and
purpose, Richard will again be in control. He will be in control because he
is more domineering and is mentally stronger than you or I or anyone else in
the Group. I strongly believe that Stelle does not
need Richard Kieninger and would be better off without him. I have vacillated
on this for some time and this is my conclusion unless he could, by his
actions, prove me wrong. It is the essence of the man—his
character that must be perceived, not his words. I wish you well in this challenge and in
the others that face the Stelle Group at this time. I would urge you to get
out of debt as rabidly as possible and stay out. If you do not, the bankers
and lending institutions will soon be directing fiscal policy, and maybe
more. Strive to remain committed to the spiritual ideal and not just to
making money. When the correct ideal is central to one’s thoughts, his
likelihood of making correct decisions is greater and the physical, mundane
tasks are accomplished easier. My best wishes are with you, Don |
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