thursday, december 22, 2011

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‹› we begin anew ‹›

"blessings of the Solstice to you all" began Leah the Visionary, speaking to the multitude gathered before her. anyone who could travel at all had come to hear her vision on this winter's day, and together they offered her blessings in return. as the voices of the crowd diminished, Leah held her hands out to her sides, palms up, and spoke again.

"i went to my bed on the longest night of the year. it was snowing and cold, and the darkness after twi' was complete as i fell asleep. however, when i awoke i found myself in an abundant land of green trees and flowers of vivacious color. the Sun had awakened as well, and was beginning its return. the Sun shown over clouds and through petals of purple and pink. i walked into the sunlight with my eyes open and unshielded, and knew this was a sign of prosperous things to come. the Sun dappled its grace upon my face and began to sing to me. and what i heard was this:

'we begin anew together now

with visions of hope and knowledge of how.

our hands are clasped in joyful remembrance

and our feet feel full of movement and dance.

place nothing below we place not above

and allow our lives to soar with love.

for nothing is greater at this time of returning

than the promise of balance in a heart that is yearning.

abundance comes as sure as light does shine

and this is the gift of this Solstice divine.

let us begin anew together now

in visions of hope with knowledge of how....'

Leah realized as she stopped that everyone had started singing with her. she glanced around the massive group and witnessed hand clasping and hugging and fervent happiness. Leah the Visionary knew then that all were sharing her vision somehow.

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may you have a blessed Solstice

saxz

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