reflections...

On may 21, 1946, a scientist at Los Alamos was carrying out a necessary experiment in preparation for an atomic test to be conducted in the waters of the South Pacific. He had successfully performed this experiment many times before. It involved pushing two hemispheres of uranium together to determine the amount of U-235 needed for a chain reaction- the amount scientists call " a crtical mass". Just as the mass became critical, he would push the hemispheres apart with his screwdriver, instantly stopping the chain reaction.

That day, however, just as the material became critical, the screwdriver slipped. The hemispheres of uranium came too close together, and instantly, the room was filled with a dazzling bluish haze. Young Louis Soltin, instead of ducking and thereby possibly saving himself, tore the two hemispheres apart with his hands, thus interrupting the chain reaction.

In this instant, self- forgetful act, he saved the lives of seven other people who were in the room. He however died in agony nine days later.

Today, do something for someone else with the same energy you would use if you were doing it for yourself.


Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. ( Phil 2:4)

When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.