A Message from Caroline Myss

Let nothing, O Lord, disturb the silence of this night.

Let nothing make me afraid.

Here in the dark, remind me that in order to speak to you,

My eternal Father, and to take delight in you,

I have no need to go to heaven or to speak in a loud voice.

However quietly I speak, you are so near that you will hear me.

I need no wings to go in search of you, but have only to understand

That the quiet of this night is a place where I can be alone with you,

And look upon your presence with me.

For if I have you, God,

I will want for nothing.

You alone suffice.

My lecture ended at midnight, followed by dinner. The next evening, David and I were invited to dinner with our hostess and her husband and one other gentleman. As a result of this seminar, however, another businessman changed his plans and joined us. It was at this dinner that I had the opportunity to ask the questions that by now had me in a spin, particularly, What on earth is going on here in Dubai? Business opportunities are one possible of answer, but that doesn’t explain the psychic atmosphere and enthusiasm that is so evident in so many people.

Finally, the businessman from Syria gave me an answer that filled me with hope, and his answer inspired me to share my experience with all of you. He said that while Dubai is now indeed filled with immeasurable business opportunities, that is only one part of the story. He said to me, “Look at us this evening sitting at this dinner table. I am from Syria. Your hostess is from Lebanon. That gentleman is from Iran and our friend across the table is from Dubai. You are from America. Where else could all of us sit at the same table in peace? We want a place where we can live in peace. Here in Dubai, we are investing in peace, not just in business. We believe Dubai will not be bombed or invaded. We have all been affected by some war in the Middle East and some of our families are still in war zones. So we have moved our lives and our cultures here. And we are all living here together. More than anything, we want peace and we are willing to work together to accomplish that.”

May we all create a peaceful world.

Have a blessed holiday season, everyone.