The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health at UBC shows an artistic impression of brain cells etched in the glass. Understanding of the brain is in its infancy as is the newly constructed building I visited with my husband who is dealing with a neurological condition that began over two years ago.
His desire to bring all the multidisciplinary areas of brain health under one large umbrella was triggered more recently after he suffered a stroke. This unfortunate health crisis turned out to be fortunate for those with various movement and other disorders seeking answers now and into the future.
No so for 87-year-old Mowafaghiana who went from being bankrupt to gaining and giving away millions. He no doubt would agree with Albert Pike who said, "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal."
Of course giving is not only about dropping some loose change in a panhandler's cup or constructing big buildings. Sharing time, talents and non-monetary acts of goodness also have ripple effects.
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Thank you for introducing such a great philanthropist like Mowafaghiana and the words by Albert Pike. The architecture is so beautiful with the etched glass. I remembered the words, “It is disgraceful to die rich” by the business tycoon. Such a good philosophy is not limited to the wealthy people only. There are people who give or share what little things they have. If people are a little more generous, this world would be better off.
ReplyDeleteNice to know that there are generous people out there to help out. Great post!
ReplyDeleteA generous spirit is a gift. I'm positive that people who give of their time, money or talent are much happier than those who don't...if they give for the right reasons.
ReplyDeleteA marvelous post! I have never heard of this generous philanthropist and to give back as he did is tremendous. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, a generosity of spirit is so important in not only helping others, which is paramount, of course but it can do so much for one's own well being, as EG says, if given for the right reasons.
ReplyDeleteFascinating post. I love how you started with the umbrella shot. Great to know about the generosity.
ReplyDeleteMowafaghiana sounds like an extraordinary person. And very generous. I think acts of goodness makes oneself feel good. I wish you husband well! Great post, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteinteresting story and I love the pattern on the windows. Striking. :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks like his generosity will benefit so many.
ReplyDeleteSuch generosity and a gorgeous building too.
ReplyDeleteAll of us who have more than we need should think about giving - I think its an important thing to do.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Thank you for sharing both wise words and your lovely pictures. Some people just stand out as wonderfull people :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful building, and philanthropy is indeed a high calling. Best wishes to your husband.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this great post. I especially like Albert Pike's quote! Your photos are brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCW Team
I always am happy to see how people give back in such a wonderful way. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteIt was a delight to see your name pop up on my comment page! I've missed you in my time offline and am glad to be back in the swing of things.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful post, the kind that reminds us of all that's good about being human, and of what's inside each of us waiting to be shared. Thank you for that...:)