Invite

 Supposedly, some groups do not invite membership.

There is supposed to be some fascination/attraction on the part of people to ask to join.  This is tempered by a selection process, also supposedly strenuous.

It can be.

It can be otherwise.

Timing, placement and association fosters a certain amount of invitation.

Masons and MENSA are 2 examples.

They generally deny this, but it exists nevertheless.  

There are those who attest to this.  

For whatever reason, some are made to consider affiliation.  

It is up to the individual as to whether they accept.

Some refuse, wishing to be unbound.  They have their cake and eat it too.  Then they can gather for particular purposes and go to other actions later.

Some believe an official association gets things done better.

Let your conscience be your guide.

What do you need and does it serve a purpose individually and/or the whole?  What purpose?

Perhaps it's profit and loss.  

Weal or woe.

Stopped

 There was fear at one time that a series of murders involving a certain sexual demographic was starting in the city.  Stabbing/choking seemed to be the method.

One night a young man was hitching home.  He'd had a long day and was looking forward to getting home.

A car stopped and he got in.

A young man was driving and the hitcher explained he was heading home.

The driver was quiet, sparse of words, and nodded.  

The hitcher was naturally cautious, knowing many cops and cognizant that the fears were well founded.

There was a smattering of small talk, though the atmosphere was mildly tense.  So, the hitcher kept an eye on the driver, while maintaining a seemingly casual air.  

The chat eventually fell to the current fear.  Then the vibes became taut.  The driver was visibly tense.

The hitcher made a point that he was straight, but did not ask the driver re his behavior.

The conversation became lengthy and they drove crosstown.

Eventually the driver parked in a then outskirt area, but still by the street.  

Hitcher could see driver was struggling talking about said behavior.  He seemed to be at odds what to do/how to act as well.

Somehow hitcher got through and suggested there were people who listened and the killer needed to stop.  He was fearless and kept his eyes on the driver.

Driver took him closer to hitcher's place, but hitcher made sure not to the door.

Soon after, the danger seemed over.  There were no more deaths or threats.

It was a mystery and one as to what had been said that one night.

Don't fear but face potential danger with eyes open and readiness.

The goal, if any, would be the moment.  

And so forth.

Pam

 Jerry Pam was a Brit born American based publicist.

He handled American PR for the Beatles and was publicist for Roger Moore, Michael Caine and many other stars and celebrities.

He was mine.

I had the guts to call him.  He didn't brush me off and we talked at length.  

He was a generous, resourceful man.  

Jerry coached me and gave me timeless advice re my career in all aspects.

He's gone, but his advice remains.

It will be evident shortly.

Curiosity

 Killed the cat.  Maybe.  Cats are resilient -s-.

We have a natural curiosity.  We wonder why and how.  It's ok, to a point.

Curiosity must be tempered.  Heed warnings.

Kids are warned not to touch something hot.  Some listen, some don't.  Mostly, those burned never are again.  Pay attention.

It's how you approach something.  Use a pot holder.  Or, in spiritual/social matters, seek protection.  

Learn to see how evil works w/o doing evil.  God guides us.  Know methods and results.  Counter them.

See the effects of addiction w/o addicting.  

Too many seek and then they find to their chagrin.  

If it's good, sample.  Enjoy.  Otherwise warn and fight.  The style might tell you how.  

Concerning Freedom, enjoy, fulfill and be informed, so that you may share your experience.

Undo minefields and electric fences. of the mind.  Use caution.

Satisfaction should be temporary.

Curiosity about the future should be tempered with information and method.  

No traps.  Spring free.