thursday, december 8, 2011

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‹› the divine tapestry ‹›

sitting in the vastness of the world around her, contemplating the loneliness of a singular existence, Constance was visited by an apparition of a wandering Bard of Druidish persuasion. he asked no questions of her, nor did he offer introductions. he merely said this, then disappeared as quietly and quickly as he had appeared:

~

"although you may pull on one thread

and feel it as the all of existence you see,

it is but a reference you choose

aligning thee in thought to tangibility....

better yet to meditate on the fullness of beauty around thee

and know that one is never alone in truth,

for that thread is pulled from that which connects all things ~

the Divine Tapestry."

~

may we continue to weave as One

blessings

saxz ∞

wednesday, december 7, 2011

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‹› as a bud seeth ‹›

'i am certainly of no worth. i do not do anything right. i am a pain to everyone. no one loves me....'

these thoughts kept running through Nelda's mind as she sat looking at a budding pink flower in what some called the Magical Garden.

"i wish i had someone to talk to... i do so wish you could talk" she said out loud to the flower, and immediately heard a voice like a soft petal opening:

"as a bud seeth herself, so shall the flower grow..." was what Nelda heard, from the flower, but also somewhere inside of herself. she looked intently at the flower and noticed that one of the petals had bent down and it appeared as if it were truly talking to her. "was that you who spoke?" she whispered to the flower.

"yes" the bud answered. "at times, wishes are granted immediately. this is one of those times; you wished i could talk, and so for now, i can indeed. see how potent the power of words and wishes can be? i was quoting an axiom that every flower is taught from seed ~ as a bud seeth herself (or himself), so shall the flower grow...."

the flower fell silent for a moment, but as Nelda pondered the miracle of her wish being granted, spoke again.

"may i ask you something?" "yes, of course" said Nelda, "please do."

"thank you" returned the flower, and Nelda could have sworn it bowed slightly to her. "i was wondering: what you were saying to yourself before, about being worth nothing and so forth... would you say those things to someone you loved"

"well, no. of course not!" exclaimed Nelda

"then do not inflict those words upon yourself, Nelda, or they shall surely become truth. sometimes it is important to treat yourself as a loved one, and indeed, that is how it should always be. for, if you are not your own loved one, how could any one else love the real you? if you continue to apply the power of words to berate and belittle yourself, you open the door for those around you to do the same. when you feel unworthy, reconnect with the gifts which you assuredly have in abundance. think on the things that are beautiful about you, and you will begin to see more and more to love about yourself, and near miraculously,  others will see more to love in you too. you will become the truth of your own wonderfulness in the eyes of all. as a bud seeth herself, so shall the flower grow."

the flower fell silent again, and all Nelda could think to say was "thank you."

"you're welcome, dear and wonderful girl. now, i am going to sleep a while and dream of growing into a glorious flower worthy of the love i give.... perhaps you can do the same, Nelda."

"yes, i shall" Nelda replied, with a spark of true understanding.

~

many blessing dear friends

saxz

∞

tuesday, december 6, 2011

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‹› the joining of pearls ‹›

Simone was sitting with her feet in the ocean water, wondering how she could capture the peace she felt and take it with her when she returned to her normal reality. without warning, a wave larger than the previous ones came rushing toward her before she could move. she was drenched, but didn't spend any time thinking about that, because as the wave receded she saw that it had apparently deposited a woman on the beach right in front of her. before Simone could react to this happening, the woman spoke to her in a voice that seemed dredged from the bottom of the sea. 

"wonder no longer, Simone" the woman who was covered with seaweed and a multitude of shells said to her. "i am here to tell you that it is possible for you to live in your world in peace and harmony." as she finished this statement, the seemingly ancient woman (the Shell Teller, Simone realized), took two large shells in her hands and spun them high into the air. when they landed on the sand, the woman shook her body over the spot and water flew in every direction. the sand and the water began to swirl and become surreal around the shells which had landed together, point to point. Simone felt she must be hallucinating as the woman spoke again:

"yes, Simone, i am the one they call the Shell Teller" she said, answering Simone's unspoken realization. "what you are seeing now is, and is not, a hallucination. it is how the elements tell me of your life.... you exist, my dear, in a world full of chaos. events and situations swirl around you, and you feel as if you have no control. this is why you wish to exist out of that world and dive into the peace and serenity you feel at this moment. but let me tell you, Simone, it is not for you to extract yourself from that reality, but learn how to survive in it. do you see how these two beautiful shells have landed with their points intertwined? this tells me that you must join your desires for peaceful existence with your need to live within a not so peaceful world. this is the balance of infinity, dear girl, as you can clearly see. the extremes meet in the middle and create a pathway to each other. both shells hold a colorful pearl, spinning in the outer extremes of infinity. this tells me that for you, both worlds hold a reward, and will be strengthened once you join them. do not be in one world wishing to be in the other. allow them to influence each other in the balance of your center, and the benefits will be enormous, bringing you great joy by the combination of the two."

the Shell Teller paused for a moment as the sand and water continued to swirl around the two shells. with a little laugh and a "hurumph" she looked at Simone and continued:

"also, do you notice how the shells seem in one way to be ensconced in the sand in this vision, yet somehow also seem to float above it? this advises to you be a part of the world to which you return, but to not become embedded in the chaos. float above it with the understanding that you always have a center of serenity which no outer world can destroy. this is quite an important piece of advise, Simone. do not allow yourself to be immured in the world you live; instead use it to help you gain that which you wish, without becoming attached. in this way you may exist in the peace you find in your thoughts of infinity at the same time you work in the world in which you must. carry your joy into everything you do, and both worlds will exist together harmoniously...."

just then, another larger than usual wave rolled in and took the Teller and the shells with it. the sand returned to a normal 'unsurreality', and the two pearls were left behind. Simone happily picked them up, one in each hand, and began her trek back to her normal world. as she walked away, Simone heard the voice from the bottom of the sea say "good-bye dear girl, and good luck. remember to place joy in all you do...."

with infinite blessings

saxz

∞

sunday, december 4, 2011

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‹› freedom is nigh ‹›

the old Druid Bard's voice came as if on the wind to her ears,

vibrating across lake and sky;

and she found it exactly the song she needed to hear,

as the unseen Bard passed on by...

~

freedom won

comes with feelings of strength,

and pride in an

accomplished feat

freedom found

comes full of joy,

and finds itself

with celebration replete

freedom given, however,

may come as bittersweet;

for remembrance of it being

not possessed

while freedom shared

with another heart's beat

... comes without words

to express ...

~

blessings of freedom possessed

saxz

∞

saturday, december 3, 2011

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‹› the lotus of light ‹›

the Student was awakened from a dream that seemed an eternity of walking on a path filled with gnarled trees, boulders, and winding ways. what woke him was the distinct and recognizable voice of his Mentor calling to him. at least, he thought he was awake, but when he opened his eyes, he was still on the same path, walking tirelessly through the woods of some ancient forest. this did not startle him, because of the many experiences in life teaching him that reality and illusion were closely knit in truth. the Student heard his Mentor's voice again coming from just around another bend in the path, so he continued to walk in that direction. within three steps, the path straightened out and was clear of all boulders; even the trees were tall and straight, lining the path ahead. and there, sitting calmly under one of those trees was his Mentor. she was quietly singing to herself, but rose and greeted her Student graciously as he came toward her.

"may your steps bring you to happiness" she said in the Old Way. "may your path be lined with joy" he responded in kind, with a respectful bow. "come, let us walk together a bit, my son" smiled the Mentor. they had gone but a few steps when the mentor stopped and spoke again.

"what do you see as you look upon your path now, dear Student?" the Student found that is eyes had been closed as if still dreaming, so he opened them and was amazed to see a brightly lit portal ahead on the path. "i see an opening full of light" he answered. 

"yes, dear boy" whispered his Mentor. "i see it for you too. it is a signal of great importance at this time. you have been diligently removing boulders of negativity as you have progressed, and have endured the winding ways of confusion at the same time. now you see the obstructions gone, and the path is full of clarity and understanding. seeing this opening of light in your dreams means that you are being called into a new and bright passage of life. i have come here to celebrate this birthing with you, and to assure you that you always have company and protection on the Way. pause not in your movement, precious Student; this is the breakthrough you have sought. now, you are being invited to step into the lotus of light that exists within the twilight of reality and illusion, and can illuminate your very core with divine inspiration. know you this: once you have stepped into this lotus portal, and bathed in the light of understanding, you will never be able to live an ordinary life in an ordinary way again. you will see everything as a form of energy that exists in yourself as well. you will not, in mind, heart or spirit, be able to separate anything or anyone from the unity of the whole. illusion and reality will exist as one and you will perceive this oneness in all things. this is a time of great transformation for you, dear boy. undertake it with joy, for you are the light into which you are about to step."

the Student opened his eyes again, even though he thought they were open before, and his Mentor had disappeared from view. he could, however, still hear her calling to him from the other side of the portal, in front of which he now stood. he closed his eyes, took three long breaths of gratitude, for all that had been, all that is, and all that will be, and stepped into the lotus of light.

~

gratitude for the Oneness of all

saxz

∞

friday, december 2, 2011

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‹› hiding out ‹›

in the Seer's hand was a small palette knife with which she was daubing dark paint on canvas. she was explaining her method to the young woman who had come to her for guidance:

"you see, Amelia, this is how i do divination. as i paint, the telling that is needed appears on the canvas as if by magic. it always astounds me, even as it is happening...."

the Seer, named Marissa, fell silent for a few moments, but her hands were working feverishly over the painting as Amelia waited with subdued anticipation. presently, Marissa stepped away from the canvas, studied it carefully for a moment, then spoke to Amelia in a strong assured voice.

"i see here that what you need to do, Amelia, is find true confidence in yourself. trust in your gifts and talents, for they are great, even if at the moment you do not think them so. you have been hiding in the shadows long enough, dear girl; it is time to uncover your brilliance and let it shine into this world. you are afraid that you will not be accepted, or will be criticized and misunderstood. this may be the case, because often people of this world do not appreciate the gifts of others. sometimes due to jealousy or enviousness, sometimes due to ignorance and blindness.... but you can not allow this possibility to stop you from moving forth, now. believe me, Amelia, the longer you take a false refuge in the shadows of your fears, the more difficult it becomes to step into the light of your own making. look at this painting for moment. it shows that, like this kitten, you have nearly covered yourself up entirely. the world is only getting the tail end of your beauty as you pass through life; but once it sees your entire being shining in the light of your confidence and bravery, the world will feel blessed by your presence. the painting shows also, that in reality, you are hiding from no one but yourself. one of the truths in life, dear one, is that none can hide from themselves for long without becoming someone else. you want to, need to, be fully yourself, expressing your unique talent and beauty with excitement and joy. you can not be this until you agree to step out of the shadows and shine in the light of your own making. no one, Amelia, can pull you out from under the covers you have created. this you must do for yourself."

Marissa the Seer stopped talking for a moment and saw teardrops forming in the eyes of the younger woman. she stepped over to Amelia and gave her a very motherly hug and said,

"take heart my dear. there will be those everywhere to help you. it's just that you must make the decision yourself before they can appear. if you see the beauty you possess, and decide to make this movement into your own light, many will come to your aid and you will be cherished, honored and quite successful. you must see yourself in the light before others can find you. now please Amelia, hide from yourself no longer, for it continues to take you further and further away from your destiny."

Amelia stood just then and returned Marissa's hug with a fervency she had not felt for years. a little smile came upon her face as she said "Marissa, may i paint with you for a while?"

"why, of course you may" answered the Seer. "perhaps we will find more of life's truth appearing for us...."

~

may your path be filled with the light of your own beauty

saxz

∞

thursday, december 1, 2011

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‹› center of a universe ‹›

~

you are the center of your own universe

as is everyone, and everything....

and each of us expands from and into that center in an infinite way

intersecting with, interacting with, every other universe as we grow;

creating a multiverse of infinite nature

wherein every interaction has its own color,

its own texture,

its own center...

sending ripples of effect

through this infiniverse

of space and time and energy.

may you forever choose to center

your particular, singular universe

 not in the ego, but rather, 

in the heart.

~

with infinite blessings

saxz

∞

wednesday, november 30, 2011

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‹› a vision of fire ‹›

"i have had a sleeping vision of liquid fire, and i know not what it means" the young Dragon answered Se'ahlan respectfully when she asked why he sought her. the Great Blue Dragon, Se'ahlan, had been considered one of the most talented prognosticators of Dragonkind for centuries. she was always difficult to locate, but once found, her channel of Sight was benevolently open to any who stood before her.

"yes" she spoke quietly to the young Dragon who had found her, "i can see into your vision now." Se'ahlan then flapped her wings only once, and both of them were transported to a massive flowing river of lava. she sat upon an outcropping of rock next to the liquid fire and quietly purred for a moment as the young one recovered from the initial shock of the vastly altered landscape.  the Great Blue then opened her wings wide, and began to talk:

"i shall tell you of the import as you gaze upon this vision of yours, young Sir.  you are in a time of incredible transformation. the liquid fire speaks of the movement of this change into your life, and it will guide you on the path. you must take it upon yourself to move with this massive flow of energy, lest you be consumed by it. this, my young friend, is not the time to avoid the challenges you see coming your way, rather to anticipate them with glee; for riding within these challenges, this flow of change, is the chance for you to prove yourself, to yourself and in the workings of the world. do not turn away from the heat of this flowing, unfiltered exchange of pure energy. it may take your equilibrium away at times, but you must be strong and stand firm in the movement which takes you to your destiny. you have the innate strength, young Dragon, i can see it in you. hold to this strength well as you face this transformation of life, and color it with discipline of action and spiritual awareness. keep your self confidence high as you fly through this, and the fire will meld with your character, burning away all negative thought, helping to make you impervious to the slings of time and the sometimes downward flow of emotions.
yes, young one, now is the time for action ~ your creativity is electrified by the liquid fire inside you. use it well to direct your energy with accuracy and to great effect. you have worked hard and passed many tests and lessons in life already, and i see that you have come to believe in yourself. hold on to this belief as well, for these next challenges of change will be monumental. you will, however, come through unscathed if you follow and flow with the vision of the fire. so, fly now, my friend. act upon your dreams and your ideas as the blaze of inspiration burns within you... and face the path to come without fear."

before the young Dragon could offer thanks to Se'ahlan, she flapped her wings again, only once. the landscape of lava was gone, and so was the Great Blue. the young Dragon then made his way into the sky with his head and heart leading him into a bright and prosperous time.

blessings for a glorious future
saxz
∞

monday, november 28, 2011

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‹› look to the Moon ‹›

the Blind Seer greeted the young couple from her porch as they walked up the path toward her cabin.
"welcome to my humble home" she said simply, then began to make her way down the steps stopping a few feet in front of them. "hush, hush. no need to say anything my dears; i know why you have come" the Seer whispered as the couple started to appreciatively make introductions. she then thrust her arms out in their direction, moving her hands about as if to taste the air around the two with her fingers.
"my, what lovely people you are..." the old woman intoned distractedly as she raised her hands to the night sky and turned around in a circle. after three turns, she stopped directly in front of the Moon, and her hands began to magically glow with a golden hue. the Seer addressed them immediately in a strong and supple voice.

"i see this: look to the Moon for the guidance and truth you seek. recognize that, even if sometimes you are permitted to see only part of Her, she is always there, whole, and unperturbed by the partial light that shines upon Her. this is how you two must always come to each other; as whole, complete human beings, willing to be there in darkness and in light to support and offer help when needed. recognize also that you will progress through many cycles as you tread this path together, just as does the Moon. at this point, you are in the phase of the Crescent, waxing toward the fullness of your life and light. take care in this stage, my friends, for it is the sprout and shall inform the rest of your lives. become aware of how you treat each other now, for it will offer you a larger understanding of how love might grow or diminish in the coming cycles of change. always reach for the growth, dear ones, always reach for the growth. in the midst of difficulties with or blindness to one another, see respect and compassion grow. in this way, regardless of the outcome, you will not hurt each other or destroy your world. in the midst of happy, fulfilled times, see honor and appreciation grow. this will help to strengthen the bond you felt in the beginning, and stand you in good stead as you peer into your future. just as the Moon is open to the sky, be open to each other and fully accept the person that you see, in every phase, in every moment. otherwise, you will never know whether you love the person, or a reflection of some ideal you may have created in your blind eye. there are no guarantees in this life my darlings, but if you follow this advice from the celestial thought, your Crescent Moon will grow to golden fullness, bringing a deep, satisfying completion to your lives."

the Blind Seer dropped her arms to her side and said kindly as she turned to her cabin, "go now, and take the pleasant way home; the Way of Love." then as the couple started down the hill, arm in arm, the Seer turned from her porch and offered one last sight:
"hold on to each other dearly, but do not smother, lest you snuff the light of the Moon in whatever phase...."


blessings to you in all cycles of life
saxz
∞

sunday, november 27, 2011

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‹› the weight of emptiness ‹›

Michael had been told that he might find some relief from his pain if he would follow the path deep into the Enchanted Forest. he did not actually believe the forest could be enchanted, but decided to walk there anyway, for respite from the world if for no other reason. he had traveled quite a way into the woods, his heart heavy and his thoughts preoccupied, when, just as he was about to cross a stream on the stepping stones provided, he heard a tiny bell~like voice saying "be careful where you step, Michael. it is a grievous sin in this Forest to kill a Faery, even if by accident...."
shocked, Michael looked down immediately and saw a tiny, winged being sitting on one of the stepping stones, dangling her feet in the water and laughing in that same bell toned voice. "i... i.. i am so sorry" he stammered in his confusion. "i.. i was not... watching where i was going"

"a common ailment in humans" mocked the Faery in return, with great amusement. then she laughed again and said with compassion, "but it is alright, do not be nervous, dear Sir. my name is K'alahni, and i am here to welcome you to the land of the Fae." as she continued talking, Michael noticed that she was surrounded by a glowing bubble of light which vibrated with her every word. he was awed to silence as she continued:

"everyone who passes here must sit in the Chair of the Open Heart before they may enter. please, sit here." at that, she gestured to her right, and Michael saw a minuscule chair in the grass by the stream. he laughed in spite of himself and said with a deep bow, "lovely apparition; i am much too large to sit in that chair, or i would be happy to accept your offer." "it is not an offer, it is a requirement" K'alahni said quietly. she then flew around Michael, tossing handfuls of glowing light over him. within seconds, he had shrunk to her size and was surround by the same glowing bubble as she. he decided to sit to keep himself from falling faint.

"excellent" smiled K'alahni. "this is the Chair of the Open Heart, and while you sit here, i can see into the very essence of your being.... your pockets are full, Michael, yet your heart is heavy with emptiness. you have spent much of your life caring for nothing but filling your coffers with gold; and this you have done, but paid a high price to do so. those who loved you, and whom you may have loved, have gone on their way, unable to enter your heart. you are essentially alone, except for those who want to live off of your wealth and have insincere love. i can see, Michael, that you would gladly give up all you have accumulated to have back the love you have lost. but dear Sir, you need not disavow all you have to achieve that which you want. you have already done just that to gain material prosperity. what you need to do now is to enter the magical realm of the heart again, and begin by finding self~love therein. in this way, and only in this way, will you be able to truly offer and accept the highest form of love to others. it is important to have faith in this love, for it can comfort you in crisis and guide you at times of spiritual darkness. monetary wealth can not do this, but love can... and if you feel it completely in and for yourself and others, love will not abandon you again, ever. should you be able to open your Way as you open your heart, you shall experience a vital and dynamic rebirth of joy and happiness as you move forward. it is essential, for if you do not do this, it is likely you will wither away alone, without companionship. however, i see in your essence Michael, that you will follow now this path of the open heart, and bring your mind and spirit along for the ride. you have been waylaid in the quest for luxurious human survival, but you have a magnificent and loving self, dear Sir: have belief in that, and all will be well."

the weight of emptiness in Michael's heart began to lift, and he felt that he might be able to fly as easily as K'alahni. he started to laugh then, and lo and behold, he did take to the sky, lighter than air. K'alahni watched him a moment, then said,
"now you may enter the land of the Fae without tainting our beauty with your heaviness of heart. come, dear Michael; let us have a feast before you return to size when we will not be able to feed you!" they laughed again together, and flew deeper into the Enchanted Forest.


many blessings of the Elementals, 

saxz 

∞

friday, november 25, 2011

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‹› the hand of benevolence ‹›

"a potent time" said the Seer of Signs as she tossed one of the sacred cards she was reading into the sky, where it took its place in the clouds. all those who had gathered at the beach witnessed her magic with growing expectation. "see you here" the Seer continued; "it is the time of the new Moon, and the portals to Truth have opened to bring us signs. there is a benevolent hand come upon us this evening. a strong hand, yet one of love and compassion, pressing through the ethereal barriers of space and time to offer us the truth of auspicious beginnings. it brings us overflowing evidence that now is a powerful time to begin new aspects of that which we have already conceived. this hand of benevolence holds the cup of our life gently and with grace, showing that if we move forward from this moment with kindness, all we have conceived will come into being with gracious help from the unseen powers of life. it tells us to continue on the path we have started with faith in, and assurance of, its ultimate successful completion. accept this assurance dear friends, and believe in your own internal strength to see it through. in this manner, our positive, beneficent intentions will eagerly flow into and begin to blend with the sea of all existence... and will touch others with the same inspiration we feel here tonight...."  the Seer paused for a moment, deep in thought, then seemingly convinced of something important, she went on:
"the signs are clear; all the portals have opened with this new Moon, and unexpected opportunities will materialize to fill our cups with abundant love and, yes, even material reward. hold nothing back at this time of potent signs. open yourselves to experience life fully as it unfolds in the breath of the heavens, and pours into the ocean of manifestation. this is indeed a potent time of opening, and you will not wish to miss the rewards available if you hearken to it. be brave and and move forward with focused energy, yet continue to remember and emulate the hand of benevolence and compassion which offers its rewards to the pure of heart. in this then, you may offer the same to others, and find great honor on the path. and as you progress with this attitude in heart, mind and spirit, you shall also find immense joy and success in the actions you take from this point."

the sky had changed as the Seer of Signs spoke, and the darkness of the night of the new Moon began to fall upon the beach and the people gathered there. no one moved however, as they pondered their possible destinies and watched the last rays of the Sun glisten on the cup in the sky. and as the benevolent hand dissolved into the night, so did the Seer. however her last words to them lingered in the passing twilight and resonated in everyones' heart: "fly now into your own beautiful future, with faith in yourselves, and on the wings of your love of life...."

many blessings on this new Moon

saxz

∞

thursday, november 24, 2011

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‹› selfless giving ‹›

when giving thanks on this fine autumn day

bring gentle thought to sacrifice made

by those who cared and nurtured thee well

and offered these gifts in a selfless way.

a cornucopia of abundance shall surely be thine

should thee live in gratitude through infinite time,

and proffer thy gifts with a courageous heart

to help others see their own beauty shine.

when giving thanks on this fine autumn day

bring gentle thought to sacrifice made;

model thyself on this fine example

and know the joy of giving

in a selfless way.

‹›

blessings for a happy and abundant Thanksgiving

saxz

∞

wednesday, november 23, 2011

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‹› the lap of the Divine ‹›

when you sit in the garden of your own higher wisdom,

and witness yourself flying over the waters of your

most deeply felt truths and inspirations...

you connect with the creative thought,

and sit in the lap of the Divine

‹›‹›

namaskar

saxz

∞

tuesday, november 22, 2011

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‹› the sacred liquid ‹›

Arabel, even after hours of sitting on the lava rocks watching the water, was so engrossed in her thoughts that she did not hear the man come up beside her until he spoke.

"what do you see in the water, dear lady?" the man asked quietly.

"oh, hello" Arabel said, coming out of her reverie and glancing up at the man. then she looked back into the water and answered "nothing really. i was just thinking.... although, i wish i could see some answers in there somewhere."

"perhaps there are answers in there that i can see" mumbled the man as he walked closer to the water's edge." it was then that Arabel noticed his long cloak of midnight sky which seemed literally alive with twinkling stars to match the twinkling in his blue eyes. 'oh my; he must be the one they call the Island Wizard' she thought to herself.

"yes"  he said, answering her thought, "i am the one they call Wizard; humbly at your service, Arabel. now, let us look into the water. water holds the essence of all life; it is the fluid which binds us and bonds us to this existence and to each other. yes, perhaps some answers also live in this sacred liquid." the Island Wizard then placed his hands directly over the water, and to Arabel's astonishment, an iridescent globe came to the surface and began to float and spin on top of the water.

"this is you, my dear" said the Wizard. "delicately balanced on the flow of life. you are shining and colored beautifully with many ideas and thoughts of great import, and yet you still spin in one place. this is much akin to the spinning that occurs in your head, which i can understand, seeing the multitude of thoughts your intelligence creates.... i see that the ripples of your thoughts have been reaching out into the sea of life, but they diminish against the tide. this frustrates you and causes you to seriously contemplate giving up the desires you have for your life, and the ideas you hoped would carry you through. the water answers and emphatic 'no'. i see the fire of the Sun reflecting of of you and the water. this calls for movement beyond the world of air in which you mostly live. this is not the time to disengage, this is the time for action to make those ripples of thought grow ever stronger and have an impact on the world at large. my dear Arabel, you must make a choice among the multitude of possibilities in the air of your ideas. discern which is the one to bring fully into life, then focus your fiery and earthly energy there. persevere in this way, and you will begin to see those ripples grow ever stronger, and the spinning sphere of your existence will fortify itself into forward motion. do not lose belief in yourself, dear lady; you are nearly there. add fire and earth to your way of air, and the water will flow you there before you are even aware."

the liquid life claimed the spinning sphere again, and Arabel turned to show her appreciation for the answers found. the Wizard was nowhere to be seen, as if he had never been. however there was a woman walking just feet away, and Arabel called to her; "excuse me. did you happen to see where that man went?"

"why, i have seen no one but you dear, sitting alone watching the water" answered the woman. Airabel turned back and offered thanks to the sacred liquid.

may you find the answers you need, today and always

saxz

∞