I travelled to Banff in May 2003 to take one of my last MBA courses. If I remember correctly, it was about strategic thinking within a global work environment. We arrived with the promise of sunshine, just in time to welcome a snowstorm.
What I learned during my stay had very little to do with academic discourse in a classroom. It had all to do with a walk in the Banff cemetery. That is where I met Adele Eisenschiml, who was born in Vienna and died in Montreal. How did she come to rest in Banff? There must be a connection to a person or a momentous event. It will remain an ethereal mystery.
Adele’s last words, engraved into the granite stone, transcended the complications of the best laid strategies. She grasped the essence of our finite time on earth. May it be so for all of us…
A Corner in My Heart
There is so little what I need
A few square miles under my feet
A little roof over my head
A little oven, a little bed
To be of the whole, a little part
And to own a corner in someone’s heart.
ADELE EISENSCHIML
Born in Vienna November 21, 1879
Died in Montreal December 8, 1951
Clanmother 
9 replies on “A Corner in My Heart”
Beautiful
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Thank you! This message came to me at a pivotal moment in my life. The universe has impeccable timing. Looking forward to our ongoing dialogue!
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Someone’s wisdom often comes to us at the most important times in our life. Accidents?? Never!!
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I agree – there are no coincidences!!! It seems we are connected to the past, as well as the present and future.
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A teacher once said to me, your highest spiritual destiny is to be in the right place at the right time…
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I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you so much for your comments. Looking forward to our ongoing dialogue.
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Thanks for letting me camp out in your blog for a little while today. I had a great time and tried to leave my campsite as good as when I arrived. I’ll be back!
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You made my day! Camping brings back memories of when I lived in northern Manitoba, Canada. Clear,cold lakes and warm fires. Looking forward to your return visit – camp out anytime!!!
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