thursday, september 1, 2011

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‹› the water laden web ‹›

she had made herself mostly transparent so she could contemplate quietly and watch the group assemble without them seeing her. as they went about their interactions with each other, she realized the import of the vision which had come to her earlier. some called her the Crone, some the Ancient Seer, some simply called her Grandmother, but they all held an abiding love for her and highly respected her Sight. Consequently, they greeted her happily and with proper awe as she allowed herself to be seen materializing before them.

"thank you for your gracious greetings" she began as she came fully into their sight and they settled down to listen. "you do me honor, which i humbly accept and return with sincerity." she bowed deeply to the group, rose, took everyone in with her infinitely deep and wise eyes, then continued:

"i have had a vision which i would like to share. as i walked to this gathering in the light and graceful rain, i paused for a moment to observe a spider's web. the exquisite web was ceremoniously draped from a tree and laden with scores of water droplets. as water is the fluid of life, i was immediately moved to see the droplets as people connected on the threads of existence. as i watched, the scores became hundreds, became thousands, became millions of lives interconnected. in this vision, i saw that there will come a time when it will be possible to connect with millions of people with ease. people from all over this glorious earth will be meeting, conversing, making friends with like minds and like hearts, many times with out actually seeing each other. this will change the manner in which people communicate and open the world to any one who wishes it so; however, it will not change the essence of people's character and the truths of existence will still hold. every action of every drop of water on the web, whether scores or millions, will send a ripple of consequence along the slender threads of this ethereal tapestry. every friend made will take consequence from the thoughts and actions of those with whom they connect. with this in mind, i ask you to consider this: what we do here, and how we treat each other now will create the atmosphere of this future vision. do you honor your friends and hold them dear? or is there perhaps competition and dissension that mangles the path of friendship and breaks the draping cords upon which you connect? if we begin now to cherish the fewer connections we make, the vast ones of the future will hold that feeling too, for we have instilled it into the creation. you may change, friendships may come and go or alter significantly, but is this change gracious and amicable, or is it harsh and disruptive? if you begin now to see everyone as a reflection of your own divinity, we will see the future come to the same respect, for we create it now as we strum the threads of our own web.... this vision holds much beauty and growth, so let us take in hand now the task of making certain the beauty is realized. look upon yourselves and ask this: am i a person with whom my friends may confide, feel secure and gently share the breath of kindness in joy and safety? if so, you will strengthen the web of the future and it will become a tapestry of harmonious connection...."

the Ancient Seer said only one more thing as she began to disappear again: "cherish your friendships and become one who may be cherished."

with gratitude to my dear friends,

saxz ∞