Cinque Fotagrafies-Barcelona Day 2

We toured La Sagrada Familia today. The experience is so amazing to witness the vision of the famous architect Gaudi who worked on this masterpiece for over forty years of his life that ended in an accident. He is buried in a crypt below the main floor of the church.

We saw workers carrying forward the dream of this masterpiece, a completion that hasn't occurred over 140 years later.

As we learned about Gaudi's life, I was left to wonder what it's like to act on a dream whose completion he wouldn't see. Yet, I'm reminded that parents and teachers often commit to that kind of vision: to commit to a future that they may not witness, but those who do well make a difference without knowing what the future holds for those who live beyond them.

My takeaway is that perhaps it's good to remember that investing in the common good may not transform into a better world tomorrow, but who knows the difference it could make 140 years from now. I think it's worth a go. Hope.Read more