Dreams – round two

May 17, 2015

A few weeks ago I had a dream while recovering from surgery. The essence of the dream was that I had unfinished work to do here and that I needed to go back and finish the job; then, came the description of a work that was so foreign to me, and so intricate in detail, as to give me serious pause. I knew it was from the Holy Ghost and directed by ministering angels. The problem was that the revelations I receive have always been for me and my family; however, this one dealt with the restoration mother earth beginning with Utah Lake, the replacement of the penal system with a correctional system, which would be placed on the South West corner of the salt land shores of the Great Salt Lake, the restoration of eatable products sans poisons, pollutants, and killer diseases, and of course a complete restructuring of the educational system.

What to do!! I visited with several colleagues, friends, and family and committed myself to dig deeper into these fantastic projects; although, I knew in my heart that I was missing something in the interpretation. Lacking the resources, the gatekeepers, and the physical strength to do these things I was left flummoxed. Then dream, round two. In my second dream I was told that when I looked closely at these constructs I would find that each tiny facet related to how we interact with each other; how we help each other; and how we seek out opportunities to make life just a little better for those around us.

My job was never to be the great power behind making these things happen although I do intend to push them through any means that comes to mind. Rather, my job is to grow where I am planted. To reach out to those in need, especially those who come to mind through the never ending promptings of the Holy Ghost. I know, for example that at this very moment there are people (specific human beings) that need a kindly nudge to get out of their shell and reach out to others. As soon as they do this they will feel wanted, needed, and loved. I know there are others that hurt so bad physically they have a difficult time getting to the bathroom who need to make those quantum leaps of faith that will enable them to move beyond their physical conditions and help others. My daughter Kaye has sent a few email or face book clips of individuals who make my circumstances look absolutely rosy. My job and your job is to reach out to others; go beyond our natural selves and provide a moment’s relief for those in need.

I had occasion to share with a loved one recently that his job was to calm his soul by helping others; going to a care center and talking to someone, going to a rehab center and offering to sit in or be part of group therapy sessions, help people detox, or just going to a public place like the LDS Visitors centers around the world and talking to people. I never experience these beautiful activities that I don’t come back to my routine filled with energy and appreciation for my life and all that has been given.

Restoring mother earth; creating a viable correctional system; revitalizing the foods we eat; and recharging the educational process, are all brilliant ideas. They need to be done. I will continue to plug away in any fashion I feel will move a few grams of sand in the right direction, but my real job is to continue to rid myself of all ungodliness, so that I can better assist those in my circle of influence. My greatest source of encouragement comes from seeing the magnificent people around me. I watch as my grandchildren grow to maturity and go to college, on missions, love their parents, find meaningful sports and recreation that builds their physical, mental, and spiritual vision, and generally do way more than my generation ever dreamed.

What a joy. Hopefully, we will all reach out and touch someone with love and consideration.

Duane Jacobs, husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend