The Ecumenical Christian Centre believes in the wider concept of human Ecumenism or the oneness of human kind. I didnt see any loud preaching of any particular religion, which by itself was such a refreshing change. Throw in a sprawling campus with a lake, shady trees and a spirit of its own. It was a heady mix !
One of the most interesting concepts for me was the branding of various places inside the campus. There was a Pongal Mane. A Ramzan Hut. A Onam Mane. ( Mane in kannada translates to House). There was a ‘Logos centre’.
These were parts of the open spaces which were christened so. A tree. A collection of stones was christened the “Memorial for the Dead”. The beauty was as much in its simplicity as it was on its unique connect.
The roots are down in the dust. But if they didnt hold trees firmly to the ground, you can imagine the consequences. In that instance, i could connect to many elements.
Traditions.
History
Education
Parents
Home City
Friends
Neighbourhood
Society
Blogs
Fitness
Nourishment
The list went on. Later, i was sharing the list with a friend, and he asked where ‘money’ was in the list.
I looked at him, and it then dawned on me, as to why my bank account showed what it showed every now and then: Zilch balance !!
Money after all was the root cause. In its abscence in my mindspace ! Oh ! Is there redemption for people like me ?