When I had the visions to create The Mansion, I abandoned all outside influences and focused solely on the steady “heart work” of seeking God, one day and one night at a time.

Over the past 30 years, regardless what has happened, I always get up after I fall down. Always, I get up. And each night I forgive everyone, everything; each morning I forgive myself.

Life is not about those things you have lost along the way, the spare change, pieces of paper with people’s names and numbers, jewelry, scarves, umbrellas, coats, buttons and keys. It’s about the very real friend you meet, just around the corner.

Just as important, it’s about letting go of everything you thought you knew. Because nothing stays the same...

...not words, images, memories, people or places. And there is a reason things happen the way they do. Whatever you might think at the moment, there is a sequence for everything — and it is all worthwhile.

I hope you will join us to celebrate life —  and The Mansion —  by entering our 30th Anniversary contest.

Tell us what The Mansion means to you.   Write a song, an essay, draw a picture, send us photos, whatever your heart desires.   After all, it is you, who have created the magic in The Mansion.  I only gave you the walls to create, in.

Celebrate and Win!