Chain of Love
How compassionate and patient are you? I believe we all are capable of weaving a
'chain of love' across the universe. We do not have to know each other
personally in order to extend a helping hand. We all are part of ONE family, the
family of God, our universal and eternal Parent. Our Beloved Lord says, "
Love is the only Alchemy, the only solution in this age - it is the only
possible weapon with which to fight the evil tendencies." As our world is
transforming slowly but surely into a world of peace and love, we too can play a
major role in helping with it's transformation. When we take time to pray or
meditate we can tune the energy which constantly pulsates in and around us to a
higher, purer vibration that can change our environments and our lives. Let us
not give up hope of beholding the vision of a peaceful and loving world. Let us
work hand in hand with the Divine by becoming more conscious of our thoughts and
feelings and by trusting our Inner Guidance and Intuition.
Although this story speaks specifically of Helen Keller and her compassionate
teacher Anne Sullivan and also Anne Sullivan's dedicated nurse, they all with
loving kindness made big a difference in each others life. We too can use this
example to encourage one another and persevere in making this world of ours a
better place to live. We can do it with Love. Love changes everything. Enjoy the
inspiring article.
CHAIN OF LOVE
"How do you account for your remarkable accomplishment in life?" Queen
Victoria of England asked Helen Keller. "How do you explain the fact that
even though you were both blind and deaf, you were able to accomplish so
much?"
Ms. Keller's answer is a tribute to her dedicated teacher. "If it had not
been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have remained
unknown."
According to Jeffrey Holland (VITAL SPEECHES), "Little Annie"
Sullivan, as she was called when she was young, was no stranger to hardship. She
was almost sightless herself (due to a childhood fever) and was, at one time,
diagnosed as hopelessly "insane" by her by caregivers. She was locked
in the basement of a mental institution outside of Boston. On occasion, Little
Annie would violently attack anyone who came near. Most of the time she
generally ignored everyone in her presence.
An elderly nurse believed there was hope, however, and she made it her mission
to show love to the child. Every day she visited Little Annie. For the most
part, the child did not acknowledge the nurse's presence, but she still
continued to visit. The kindly woman left cookies for her and spoke words of
love and encouragement. She believed Little Annie could recover, if only she
were shown love.
Eventually, doctors noticed a change in the girl. Where they once witnessed
anger and hostility, they now noted an emerging gentleness and love. They moved
her upstairs where she continued to improve. Then the day finally came when this
seemingly "hopeless" child was released.
Anne Sullivan grew into a young woman with a desire to help others as she,
herself, was helped by the kindly nurse. It was she who saw the great potential
in Helen Keller. She loved her, disciplined her, played with her, pushed her and
worked with her until the flickering candle that was her life became a beacon of
light to the world. Anne Sullivan worked wonders in Helen's life; but it was a
loving nurse who first believed in Little Annie and lovingly transformed an
uncommunicative child into a compassionate teacher.
"If it had not been for Anne Sullivan, the name of Helen Keller would have
remained unknown." But if it had not been for a kind and dedicated nurse,
the name of Anne Sullivan would have remained unknown.
And
so it goes. Just how far back does the chain of redemption extend? And how for
forward will it lead?
Those you have sought to reach, whether they be in your family or elsewhere, are
part of a chain of love that can extend through the generations. Your influence
on their lives, whether or not you see results, is immeasurable. Your legacy of
dedicated kindness and caring can transform lost and hopeless lives for years to
come.
YOU CAN NEVER OVER ESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOUR
LOVE. IT IS A FIRE THAT , ONCE LIT, MAY BURN FOREVER.
Another inspiring story from Sylvia Naidu