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.
