“The Impossible Dream” & HOUSELESSNESS | A Calling - A Mission - Not a Job — But Service of Others
In a number of recent conversations I have been asked what’s “your Story”? What’s behind TEAM CONNECTED?
Well — As Don Quixote offers in the Cervantes’ novel: “… maybe it’s a dream” — but at this point — I believe in the Lakes Region … it’s much more than a dream.
In my younger days I attended (on a scholarship) an English-style boarding school. And in my Fifth Form (11th grade) the musical “Man of La Mancha” was playing on Broadway.
I attended that musical; and subsequently obtained a vinyl LP version of the soundtrack, WHY? Because it moved me to tears. In my dorm room I’d play it on a turntable over and over again … skipping to the song “The Impossible Dream”; playing and re-playing it to the jeers (at times) from my dormmates. In their defense … it was the 60’s.
Recently the song made it’s way back to Broadway; performed by many well-known artists. Why is this important? I might say it’s one of several theme songs applicable to:
Recognition of the enormity of challenges presented by HOUSELESSNESS;
Our Calling, our Mission, and our Commitment.
It answers the initial question: “What’s your Story?”. Is addressing HOUSELESS people with kindness “just an impossible dream”?
Maybe for some it is; but I am called to press forward with TEAM CONNECTED on this quest where HOUSELESSNESS ends in the Lakes Region. I welcome one and all to share this dream.
“ ‘The Impossible Dream’ is the title track from Aaron Lazar’s debut album IMPOSSIBLE DREAM. Featuring an all-star cast of artists from the theater and pop world: Kristin Chenoweth, Josh Groban, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kelli O'Hara, Leslie Odom, Jr, Liz Callaway, Neil Patrick Harris, STING and many more!”
In closing, the following two short videos were produced (in April 2024) on the subject of the calling and mission — one; which now represents my continued inspiration and guidance for TEAM CONNECTED:
