FUTURE?

This is going to be an extremely honest blog; it is always good for me to write.

I have been in Ajijic for three years on and off. It is a wonderful town and I was very lucky to find it. My life here is extremely full: lots of friends, lots of social activities… everything I need is here. I also often seem to be asked for advice, which I enjoy. Yesterday I was called a community resource. At 81 I am still very healthy and active. Walking is my main exercise—I walk everywhere in town.

As many of you know, I have always had a spiritual part of my life and was very lucky to be introduced to The Brahma Kumaris (BK’s) 40 years ago. Within that organization, l had a wonderful relationship with the late Dadi Janki, who was my mentor. But I stayed on the outside of the organization. They welcomed me many times to India and to many of their centers around the world as I travelled.

A friend in California told me a few months ago that this is the longest relationship I have had! The BK’s are very special to me and some of the brightest people I have met in my life are BK’s. So, here I am at 81—healthy and happy. I certainly have accepted God in my life and am well aware I have been protected on so many occasions. My question is: Do I want more? Do I want to be part of a center and live a much more structured life with God? What could I give back to the organization as a form of service ?

I feel I have become a little bit of a wise woman and people come to me with numerous issues every day. I really enjoy these conversations with younger people. They seem to trust me and know that I will handle whatever information they share in confidence. So, what should I do?

One of the BK communities and centres I love is on the island of Mauritius, far away in the Indian Ocean. I will talk to a few friends that have known me for years and that are BK’s, and invite their thoughts.

The bottom line is, how do I want to spend my remaining years: in this lovely town, or truly in service to God?

Betty