Touching Lives in Eldercare and Hospice

Hello everyone,

It’s been a month since my last post. As you may or may not be aware I’ve been pretty consumed with plans for a symposium I’m organizing along with my colleague, Lisa (Hand in Hand 2009: A Symposium Celebrating Massage Therapy in Eldercare and Hospice).  The reason I bring this up here is to tell you a little story that I hope may serve as a hopeful example for you.  We’ve all been bombarded with messages about how to handle this “economic downturn”.  It seems everyone is writing about the current economic circumstances and ways to survive them.  I have no doubt that it is affecting each of us in some way or other. 

It was nearly two years ago that Lisa and I decided that, together, we would create and organize our symposium.  We have worked tirelessly–well, maybe not tirelessly– how about diligently – ever since we decided that it was the right thing to do. Of course two years ago we had no idea of the challenges that the economy would present us.  You see we’re not trained event planners; nor do we have an organization full of various committees to share the work load.  It has been the two of us along with the assistance of a meeting and event organizing company which we hired to help with a few things.  Having never created a large event before we just rolled up our sleeves and took what steps we knew to take and a few we hoped would be the right ones.  Now it is only a couple of days before our event and I look back over the last months and recognize something more at work than just the two of us.  For me it is trust that I have been standing in my purpose and witnessing what happens when I do.  Most certainly the symposium has taken some hits. Attendance is less than we had hoped and there have been times when I questioned the feasabiltiy of moving forward.  But I continued to trust and affirm my purpose of assisting others wishing to serve in eldercare and  hospice.  The universe has answered with many gifts! Wonderful presenters and instructors; a grand location; even a harp player has emerged just in the last few days! We have been supported every step of the way by what I refer to as 1000 unseen helping hands. 

So I invite you to trust in YOUR purpose too.  Get clear on what your purpose is and trust that you have 1000 unseen helping hands at work on your behalf.  Take a little step in the direction you want to go and you will be met with resources that just might surprise and delight you!  Even during “these times”. 

Thank you in advance for your positive thoughts for our symposium.  I’ll let you know how it turns out!

Blessings and all good things,
Ann

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