There comes a time in a nations history when its core values must be re-visited, re-energized, and re-enthroned, in order for that nation to endure. ~SOR Foundation
I am preparing a speech for my Toastmasters club meeting this Thursday, and I have decided to speak about the Statue of Responsibility and how this vision came about.
In his book, Man’s Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl said, “Freedom is in danger of degenerating into mere arbitrariness unless it is lived in terms of responsibleness. That is why I recommend that the Statue of Liberty on the East Coast be supplemented with a Statue of Responsibility on the West Coast.”
If you have never read Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor E. Frankl, I would highly recommend it to you, as well as to all those that have ever suffered. It has deeply touched my life and brought understanding and clarity to many of my own questions and pain.
It was upon reading this book, that I found out about this very ambitious project that is underway. I have the Foundation site linked on my blogroll under Statue of Responsibility and Victor Frankl’s Vision, and I periodically keep my eye on it to see what the latest developments are. Yesterday, however, I wrote some e-mails to President and CEO, Daniel Bolz, asking what the latest developments are since I wanted to give my audience on Thursday some updated facts. Mr. Bolz wrote back with updated information that was very helpful and important to know. The project is doing well and moving forward. I will now get involved as a volunteer myself to heighten public awareness about this project. Everything about it inspires me!
Here is a link to their site if you are interested in looking at it more closely.
They have a new program called “Pennies for Freedom” which is specifically designed for schools. It is my goal to get with the right people in order for all schools in our area, and the Houston area at large, to become aware of this project. What an inspiration for our children!
Daniel Bolz, the CEO and President of the Foundation, is also available to give presentations about this project to audiences. If you have any connections with companies, churches, or any institutions to set up such a meeting, please feel free to contact him directly at 801-990-3130 dbolz@SORfoundation.org., or, you may contact me. There are a number of ways to get involved if you would like to do so.
This book, which just has been published will tell you more about the project. Purchasing the book will also help build this monument.
“The Statue of Liberty has become a symbol of liberty, both in America and throughout the world. Its counterpart, the Statue of Responsibility, will likewise serve as a symbol – a visible representation and call to responsibility – both in America and abroad. These two principles – liberty and responsibility – when linked together, will help engender and secure freedom for the present generation and for generations yet unborn, wherever the thirst for freedom exists. Only by balancing Liberty and Responsibility can Freedom be sustained.”
