Visit to Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine

As I make mention in previous posts I have made some wonderful synchronistic heart connections through the online networking I do in shining my light for God. I first met Kevin Reid via the online Peace Portal Ning network. We share a similar passion. Gandhi-“Be the change you wish to see in the world."

After February 11th Resource Fair in Los Angeles Wayne and I had several days to visit our daughter Heather and Kevin invited us to join him at the beautiful ten-acre Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades, California. It was a beautiful afternoon and when sorting through the photographs I felt guided to have Jane Young http://www.joy-tothe-world.com/ create a lovely movie to honor this ideal setting and sacred place for quiet reflection and meditation created by Paramahansa Yogananda (1893 –1952) http://www.yogananda-srf.org/

It was a most delightful afternoon walking the shoreline path of the natural, spring-fed lake discovering its Gandhi World Peace Memorial containing a portion of Mahatma’s ashes and the picturesque chapel housed in an authentic reproduction of a 16th-century Dutch windmill where we took time to sit in silent reflection with infinite love and gratitude. In 1950 at the dedication of Gandhi’s World Peace Memorial Sri Yogananda said: “We must recognize the unity of mankind, remembering that we are all made in the image of God. There must be world brotherhood if we are to be able to practice the true art of living. This shrine has been created for all religions, that all may feel the unity of a common faith.”

Kevin Reid’s passion is to inspire more unity, love and joy in the world. He journeyed for nearly two years with his brother Jimmy to produce a song he wrote called “WE ARE ONE—A World Anthem.” The production evolved to include over 200 people from more than 30 countries; a diverse range of professional artists and wide array of everyday people. You can hear the anthem, read the story behind its creation and view pictures of all people involved at http://www.aworldanthem.org/index.html On November 11, 2007 Kevin launched initiative to establish a internationally recognized “World Unity Day” by releasing a open letter to the world with the following excerpt:

“I envision a day set aside by humanity to further the cause of world unity.

· A day embraced by individuals, communities and nations throughout the world.

· A day to celebrate and rejoice in the rich cultural diversity of the human family.

· A day to help establish a foundation upon which future generations can build a world where differences are honored with respect and love.

· A day where we stand side-by-side, hand-in-hand and proclaim that we are one global family!”

To sign the “Declaration of World Unity” petition, http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/establish-international-world-unity-day.html Kevin is seeking 1,000,000 signatures to represent all American states and all 192 nations. As soon as this is achieved, he will address the U.N to establish a “World Unity Day.”

Blessings of all things good always in all ways with infinite love, respect, gratitude, and peace, Eveline Maria