Dear friends, My initial curiousity about Pathways of LIght in Kiel, Wisconsin, was roused by their logo, "Helping People Access Inner Wisdom. A church that did not tell you what to believe? A church that believed that you, yourself, could access the Inner Wisdom within you, for your very own Perfect Answer? I found that very difficult to believe. So, I asked questions, made phone calls, and then visited Robert and Mary Stoelting at Pathways of Light, with a buddy of mine who was recovering from cancer surgery. My friend, Doug, and I, were both impressed with this warm, kind, and knowledgeable couple. Following that, my original intent in going back to Pathways of Light, was to do the inner work necessary to get to know myself better, and, achieve more personal peace. During a guided meditation at Pathways in 1996, I was advised, by Holy Spirit, to write a short story. Honoring this directive from Holy Spirit, I sat down at a desk in my room that evening, picked up a pen, and, didn't know what to write. Playfully, I started writing, "Once upon a time.." After I started, with just those few words, the story wrote itself. Someone, not really me , wrote the symbolic, metaphorical, mythical story of my life as viewed by the Eternal. "Once upon a time..." summarized my whole life, beginning with, the "creation" of my own soul, and then: 1.included my life before Pathways, 2. my experiences at Pathways, and 3. a projection of what my life would be like afterwards. ........................ . >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Here is the story: .............................................. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> . TICKLED Once upon a time, in a very distant place, that lies deep within each of us, a newly emerged light being, soared through eternity. For a long time it explored the universe, and was filled with awe, because it had glimpsed the Kaleidescope of Creation. This little soul then began to rapidly vibrate with a powerful yearning to serve, which led it into the presence of An Ageless Being. It was like a candle, approaching the sun. The little soul was dazzled by the Holy Light, and cried with joy, engulfed by Great Gleamings of Unconditional Love. Basking in Unspeakable Splendor,the little soul prayed, "How can I serve?" A Powerful, yet Gentle Voice, echoed through its little being, "You serve, by loving yourself, and, all others." The little soul giggled happily, "I'm ready to serve. What's it like to serve?" The Eternal Light shimmered,"Dear, dear little soul.I shall tell you story, which you shall then forget for a while. But, after much serving, and learning, you will remember everything and understand. "Here is Your Story;" ............................ "There was once a little child on a tiny planet, who, after a long struggle, and much pain, was able to surround its entire world with the White Lightning of Love. But, it took a very long time for this to happen, because, while very small, the child learned to believe that it made mistakes, that mistakes were bad, and that very bad mistakes were something horrifying, called "sin". So, this little child became fearful, and for most of its unsettled life, lived with guilt and shame. However, by the time the child became an older person, it had finally learned that songbirds were the Voice of God, that sunsets were Altars of the Holy Spirit,and that trees were Cathedrals, under which the Son of God, patiently waited. Communion with God was everywhere. In the latter years of its life, this now old child did something that it had never done before. It honored itself, by going away to a very special place, where it lived and studied with people, that in the beginning, seemed very different from itself. But, each of these souls learned that it had miraculously come from a diffferent, far away place, to unite in loving itself, and the others. Each, guided by Eternal Inner Wisdom, let go of wearisome burdens by embracing, and sharing, God's Unconditional Love. Together, each became more fully aware of the miracle it truly was. Eventually, the old child decided to work even longer with its new-found soul mates because, in its heart, it knew, that if it left too soon, it would feel a terrible sense of loss. Its head was now very gray, but its heart was very, very young. One day, while studying with its new family, something wonderful happened in its Inner Holy Place. During a meditation, a wounded inner child was transformed by Love, into a small and playful child of light, which then came into the presence of Divine Wisdom. When the two light beings touched, they merged and became one. A smiling and wise, Higher Self. In that transformation, its Inner Holy Life, was forever changed. Now, Unconditional Love easily dissolve all non-peaceful thoughts. This Divine Magic was always available by simply vivualizing Love, as a White Light. A Powerful Force for healing oneself, and for others, to heal themselves. Abundant and endless, it dissolved all fears instantaneously. And all it took, was a little willingness, to Love. The outer life also changed. The old child now smiled alot, and often felt tears trickling down its cheeks. Tears, that always reflected something Deep and Powerful. A Reverence, spilling out from its Inmost Being, that made it difficult, and sometimes impossible, to speak. Tricklings, from The Divine Stream. Finally, it was time for the old child to leave its shared sanctuary. Gratefully, and willingly, it walked back into, the life it had once known. But, it was now a changed being, returning to a world, that it now perceived differently. And so, during its remaining years, the old child smiled, and cried, and served. It had learned the simple but profound words of happiness, Help Other People." The Boundless Brilliance chuckled, "And that, dear little soul, is the end of my little story. You will find your own ways to help. Go, and serve." As the playful little soul turned to leave, it thought, "I wonder if those tears of joy tickled very much?" "And The Eternal Light answered, "Yes. They did. And even now, they still do." :-) .............................. .............................. Rev. Bob Thompson can be reached by e-mail at: thetwowolves@webtv.net or 608-617-4439 (or 4438). thetwowolves@msn.com (KAThy) thetwowolves@webtv.net (Bob)

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