I have been in Trinidad for just over a week now and already I feel as if I am reaping the spiritual benefits of the effort I am taking part in. I am here with Caribbean Initiative, which is a program focused on uplifting the spiritual and material conditions of selected Caribbean islands. This is a special initiative sponsored and overseen by the Baha'i world center. It is, to the best of my current understanding, a pilot program that is devoted, like the rest of the Baha'i world, to community building on the grassroots level. This is in the light of the most recent guidance from the Universal House of Justice, the leading institutional body of the Baha'i world, that we are increasing our efforts to build strong bonds of love and friendship between all those concerned with the material and spiritual well being of their communities and provide a framework for development in those areas, primarily spiritual education.
I am currently attending a very enlightening training pertaining to these areas of service in Trinidad. I am joined my three members of the continental board of counsellors (advisers to national communities), returning members of the Caribbean Initiative, and local Baha'is from different islands that will be working with us in our service. It is particularly beautiful to participate in this process because of how many cultures and nationalities are represented. I am talking about Baha'i from all over the world, coming together with people from islands all over the Caribbean. Its gorgeous!
So after the suspense I now know that I will be living in Kingston Jamaica for the next year, starting on the 7th of June, 2010. Please know that there is no need to tell me all of the statistics you know about the dangers of Jamaica. I am well informed and well prepare. May God's blessings shower peace upon you.
Right on Brother! You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your Blog! Thanks so much for the post! I will check it often. Lots of love, Mom
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to understanding more of the world you have entered. Did Shari tell you about our long term renters for the lodge? She just did.Love to you.-rr
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mercy! Again, your writing is so clear and inspirational. In my understanding. your comments reflect the expanding understanding of the 2010 Ridvan Letter to the world.
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ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear all this news, and that you are finally at your new home. I look so forward to learning about your new world. A small gathering met at the Lodge for the Con. Report and had a great time. I miss your sweet spirit already. We'll be most anxious to hear about your activities. You know you're in good care. Yfs, Janie