Thought
for the Day
All
that is required for success is a vision of the destination.
The
journey itself will reveal the means to take me there.
~
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
One of the projects of the Brahma Kumaris I really
appreciate is Images and Voices of Hope.
Images and Voices of Hope is a collaborative effort among journalists, artists,
and media professionals. These are folks who recognize the work they do in
media as "a way to give societies hope for the future." What a
powerful awareness to see what we do in the world as that powerful.
Today was the first time in almost a year since I was
together with skin on with all four of my local interfaith Minister of Reunion colleagues.
It was a wonderful time of laughter, tears, sharing, reflecting, and enjoying
our loving support. We looked at the changes, challenges, and gifts this past
year has brought to each of us. The theme that emerged over and over is the
truth that life can be trusted. We spoke of the lesson of the importance of
being patient.
As Mona said, you can push dreams into manifestation before it is time, but that
results in things being more difficult and messy than when you wait for your
dreams to unfold in divine timing. The metaphor that slipped off my lips was like a
half-baked cake.
Following our delicious lunch and time for sharing, we were treated
to a tour of the new Merlin and Carolyn Hanson Hospice Center that will soon be opening here in our area.
The new facility will have 16
patient suites that are built to accommodate family members to stay overnight. The
setting includes two walls of windows in each room so there is plenty of natural
lighting.
Private patio areas—quiet spaces indoors and outdoors—"foster
companionship and comfort among patients and visitors."
Even the two wings
of the building are named for nature: Hummingbird and Butterfly, to remind us
we are each part of a grander plan.
As we moved through the entire space, each of us was noticing
the attention to detail. An amazingly
welcome feeling has been built into each nook and cranny. If you would be
honored to add your blessing to this wonderful "home" for the final
days of those you may or may not know personally, go to the website where you can look at some of the furnishing.
While none involved knew exactly what the final building and
grounds would look like, many years of unending dreams went into the vision of our
hospice residence. Breathe your passion for life into the colors and the
patterns and textures so those who are to come here will feel that love. Remember
people in your own heart who have gone on to spirit. Feel their connection to
this project.
I read recently if you dedicate yourself to service, the
doors will open. As you flip through the pages and look at the furnishings, imagine
running your hands over the fabric and thinking about those to come. Parents,
children, siblings, and friends will lounge on the sofas, and sit on the
chairs. These walls will bear respectful witness to tender goodbyes, words of
forgiveness, expressions of love. We are all in this together.
