February 22, 2011: Dream

Hola, All! Several years ago I had a vivid dream where I was applying for a job in a church that was shaped like a lighthouse. As I stood in front of the audience, I remember that I could only see the people sitting in the center section of the church. On either side of the center, it was as if a black screen kept me from seeing those sections. I didn't really know what to think of this dream except that I knew somewhere down the road this dream would come true in some fashion. You see, I rarely remember my dreams so when I do, expecially when I can remember details, I keep these dreams in the back of my mind. Now, at the time of this dream I was very involved with missions at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church. I love organizing mssion trips in this area and to far away places, such as Guatemala. I have the gift of caring about and helping people, but I don't get emotionally pulled into their burdens. I have my own that I'm trying to get rid of, and really don't want to take on the burdens of others.
The dream was interesting in that I didn't feel that I was being called to be a missionary, or a preacher, or to work within the Methodist church. A few months before this, I felt a strong calling to get over my fear of public speaking, at which time I joined a local Toastmasters group. Belonging to Toastmasters has literally changed my life, giving me more courage and self confidence, and making me realize that I really did have a purpose for being. So dreaming about speaking in front of an audience was something that I could connect with.
This morning while blowdrying my hair, it dawned on me that The Cathedral of Light might be the lighthouse that I knew would show up in my life. Even though the building is not shaped like a lighthouse, COL gives off a light letting people know that this is a safe place to worship no matter what color you are, what your sexual preference is, what your background is or where you are on your spiritual path. All are welcome here. As far as getting a job there, I don't know about that, but I do know that life is an exciting journey!
You have a reason for being!
Dawnie