saturday, december 10, 2011

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‹› the cornerstones of life ‹›

"it is quite rare for a human to find my home" said the Elemental Seer, who was also known as Wizard to those who inhabited the magnificent and magical forest. he was speaking to the determined young woman who at that moment was climbing simple wooden steps on a vine covered tree toward the house at the top. "you have searched for and have found, Viola, so i am honor bound to tell you what i see" continued the Wizard, "but first, please tell me how my home appears to you. it looks different to each who behold it."

by this time, Viola had reached the top landing. she was amazed that as she climbed she became smaller and smaller until she was as tiny as a wood elf. she took a deep breath, shook the surprise of her new size from her head, and said to the Elemental Seer, "i see a comfortable old wood cabin with a warm fire inside trailing smoke from the chimney. and from here, i can see a glorious river off in the distance."

"ahhh" exclaimed the Seer, "this is very significant, and tells me much. please come in and let us sup whilst we talk."

once inside, Viola was yet again surprised; the house seemed much larger than it could possibly be, sitting at the top of a tree. but there was indeed a roaring and comforting fire, next to which she and the Wizard sat with tea and sweets, as he spoke to her quietly:

"you, my dear Viola, are being blessed by all the Elements in your life. it is good that you see them. you seek comfort and happiness in this existence, and you shall find them, for i see that you are building you own inner home with the very cornerstones of pure and energetic life.

your thoughts are free moving, yet with substance, very like the smoke you see in the air. this will bring you peace of mind and a flexible faith in inspiration and intuition.

you also are blessed by the fire you witness here. this will burn within you as courage and conviction and help you follow and attain your true desires. it will also warm you in the darkest passages of life. hold it dear, my dear." the Seer smiled warmly and gleefully at Viola for a second and then continued.

"you see the water, the elixir of life, the tears of the Divine, in the distance. this tells me that you must bring a deeper love for all into your heart as you walk the forest of your life. in this manner, you will become a compassionate and fair being, who may well lead others to the truths in their own hearts.

and lastly,Viola, you have braved the depth of these earthly woods in search of your path, and see this home as a structure built in and with the tangible elements therein. this speaks of your innate practicality and the stability of your inner strength. you connect strongly with Nature. remember to always draw strength from Her as you go, if needed, and you will progress quickly in your resolve indeed. also, my dear Viola, as you came up the tree to the house you see, you became smaller rather than the house becoming larger. this shows me that you have a desire and the ability to adapt to your natural surroundings instead of forcing your surroundings to adapt to you. this quality will carry you far, making you travels and successes much easier and fulfilling."

the Elemental Seer then started rubbing his hands together briskly in front of the fire, and suddenly, Viola found herself back in the woods, looking up at the tree she had just moments before climbed. the house was gone, as if never there, but she could still hear the quiet and pleasant voice of the Wizard from all around:

"go now Viola with the blessings of the Elements. play the symphony of your life with all these attributes in mind and heart and spirit, and there will be nothing to stop you from achieving that comfort and happiness you so desire.... thank you for the visit. perhaps you may find me again when the need arrives"

Viola began walking back through the magnificent and magical forest, singing a spirited song and contemplating the symphony of her life to come....

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may we all be blessed with these cornerstones of life

saxz

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