Shining The Light after Ike: A Healing Circle, 11/15/08

Co-hosted by The Texas Southern University Museum Volunteer Circle

The Texas Southern University of Houston presented an afternoon of healing and hope to rejuvenate the spirit in the wake of Hurricane Ike - a program featuring poets, dancers and singers. There were spoken word artists, young and old; and an ethereal Praise Dance troupe, subtle and warm.

As I explained the meaning of the Universal Mantra to the audience, Sister PK handed out instruments for others to play along, and Sister Mama held up the plaque my son Jagannath had made, for everyone to read:

Baba Nam Kevalam

Love is All There Is

We had great fun, and everyone in the house enjoyed singing along. At the end of the event, the docent of the museum was so inspired, she asked to keep the plaque so she could remember the mantra! Another docent's father who had picked up the acharina, revealed to her for the first time that he had formally been a flute player. She was grateful for the opportunity given to him to rekindle his passion.