Is It Really Empty? ,,,,, Sur5r

This is a rather lengthly visual, but I assure you, well worth the read....

You are called by an Inner Voice that knows you by Name, to walk along a path of Beauty and Love that on occassion, some rain does fall. The Path is ladden with Trees and greenery, and you can smell the crisp freshness of Earth, Pines, and can see animals that are studying you as much as you are studying them. There is a slight fragrance of mixed flowers, that seem to catch your attention with their delicate aroma. Ahead of you, in a slight distance, is a Large Door made of thick wood, and serenely scattered at the sides of this door, are wonderful vines of Ivy and the branches and leaves of Trees. At each side of this Door you see flowers in the color of Red, and want to get to that Door to see what kind of flowers that are there. Knowing that you will get to that Destination, you take your time to Ponder all the things around you.

As you walk along this fairly Straight Path, you notice things that have happened in your Life... you see these things in the Reflection of the dew of the swaying grasses and fragrant flowers that represent the tears shed for Sad Times that you overcame, and the Joyous occassions of Happiness that left you in Awe with tears. You note Remembrances of the Past, from watching a Flock of Dove's gracefully flying overhead, representing those times when you soared above Disaster and Demise and came out from the ashes Unharmed and Glorified.

You can feel the warmth of the ground under your feet, and there is an Air of Confidence around you, as you walk towards that Door before you on this path. This Warmth and Confidence tell you that as you walk on your path, Love and Acceptance Welcome you in this Realm. You hear the sounds of buzzing bees that swiftly zip past you, representing those moments you were annoyed by Petty Differences of others that you let go of gracefully, and tend to allow Time to help you Forgive and to Forget.

In the far distance is the sound of a Waterfall and the Energies of Urgency within the flow of Water that seem to trickle down to a slumbering Silence of Calmness. This helps you to recall that through times of Anger and Frustrations, there is a never ending supply of Contentment that is at the end of all that Chaotic Worry and Confussion. It also marks a moment in your life when you felt Cleansed and Renewed and can start over Fresh.

Those Stones alongside the path you see in odd shapes and sizes, are those times when, Hurdles came into your Life that you have Confronted and Succeeded to jump to the other side of Good, by way of your Actions and Thoughts. Now Look up... and see the Sun is upon your head, but at this time, it is not too hot, and you can see into the Center Core of the Sun without closing your eyes... this represents that even when you felt Blinded at times in your life, the Light came through and gave you the Correct Answers to help you find Solutions with Truth and Trusting Guideance. Seeing into the sun on this path is to see within your own Heart without Fear or being Blinded by the Light of Truth.

As you are looking upwards, you also notice a Rainbow that archs from one end of the sky over to the other end. This is to remind you that many situations are Fated into your Life, but there is always a Beginning and an End to everything, and the colors of the Rainbow represent the many Issues you face on one hand, but with Understanding and Focus on one color at a time will bring Positive Solutions, so that you can see the Good in that Learning Experience, once you reach the other side. The Highest Point of that Rainbow, shows you called upon a Higher Force to help you Seek out a Balance of both sides of every issue, and to weigh things out in Fairness, rather than to Judge with Haste.

You are standing now, at the Entrance to this Door, and can see that the red flowers are Roses, which represent the Love that you have been Nurturing and Giving out to Others. The more Love given outwards, the more flowers that have grown beside the Door you now stand before. The Thorns upon these roses are to show you that even though Love has bitten you in your life, you have always found it within you to Love again and again... taking that Chance to be bitten once more at any time. The reason that you take the Chance again and again is represented in the fertile soil the Roses are growing in, that differs slightly from the path you have been walking, which breaks the Hard Fall one takes at times in the Namesake of Love and Acceptance. The Red color symbolizes the Power of Truth in all of that Love that has been shared with others, unconditionally.

As you open the Door, you notice it is quite Strong and very Heavy feeling to you. With Persistance and Will, you do get the Door open and look inside. It appears to be dimly lit with the glowing of perhaps in the glowing likeness of Candles, that come from an Unknown Source, which means that although there are Hardships and Struggles within your life, there is always a Beacon of Light that Shines a way to Good for you as you continue to find the Inner Strength to do Something for Yourself. Your eyes begin to Focus on some Objects directly in front of you. There is something in this Place that is Calling you to come in. There is a comfortable Silence here. You are not afraid. Stepping into the Place behind the Door, you begin to see that there are only three items in this Room that are visible to you. The Vibrations though, are many more to count, than what is Seen by your eyes. These vibrations are that same feeling of Love one feels, and tingles begin to flow through your being. Stepping through the Threshold of this Door is symbolic of Entering within your very own Soul and Secret Place known only to you. Your Heart of Hearts. Your Sacred Sanctuary of Silence. This is your real Home, where all begins for you.

Everyone, please picture in your mind a beautiful Glistening Silver Pouch, on a table before you - the table is made of the finest Mahogany and Oak Woods. The table has inlays of designs that your mind alone can see are the most Intriquite, Original and most Beautifully Unique you have ever seen before in your life. There are traces of real gold and silver outlining some of the details of this table. Imagine now, seeing a chair at this table that matches the table in color, wood and design, also boasting of the gold and silver as well. Walk up and seat yourself comfortably at this table. The table represents your Soul and its Creator is the Higher Force, the Chair is your Connection with the Higher Force, and the Pouch is the Spirit within you that seeks to Learn. Gaze at the Pouch, look at it with your mind's eye, feel the Power that is surrounding this item that is before you. This is the Power that is within you, your Spirit, that is the Gift from the Higher Source.

The Pouch has your Real Name on it, that is sewn into it with silken thread, in the color of Orange. The orange color marks the Attraction you hold within for the Self of Awareness of what is within you, and around you. You can tell that your name was Lovingly and Purposely Sewn onto the Pouch, as it is stitched with precise embroidering letters. Your name is spelled correctly. This Pouch seems to call to you, to Hold it in your hands, to Touch the material and feel the raised letterings of your own name sewn carefully upon it, to Feel the weight of it and to Imagine, with Child-like Curiosity, what is inside of it. There is an Aura around the Pouch in the colors of blue and lavender with traces of white specks. This aura is the Power of that Higher Force that Lives and Dwells within you and is so very Good. Very Positive. Extremely Moving.

The Pouch itself is closed and tied with a cord that is Black and is braided. It is so delicate, and yet, so very strong to hold this Pouch together. The color Black is to Protect what is inside of the Pouch and to Ward off any Negatives that could Harm the Contents of what lyes within it. The braid adds Strength to the Protection, and is also representing the number of Three, which is symbolic of the Trinity all Possess. The Cord is that strand of thought breathing between You and the Higher Force that gives us Life.

Pick up the Pouch on the table and hold it. Come to understand its texture, its worth, its beauty. This is your spirit! Feel the Love and the Energies around and within it. For some reason you just know, that there is something inside this Pouch that you need to Survive, outside of that Door that you Entered to get to this Point... Now, with Care and Gentleness, untie the black Cord that holds this Pouch Closed and Protected, and pull out the Contents. Allow your hands to Tremble as you now hold a most sacred piece of Yourself. Just remember, although fragile, there is much that can be withstood. Does it not feel wonderful? Caress that inner part and become one with it, for it lives within you!

With Amazement, you will see that there is a very small package wrapped in blue tissue paper, that is snuggly safe within that Pouch. The Blue represents Healing before Recieving the Gift. The tissue paper represents your emotions that are fragile and delicate when exploring new things. Yet, you still unwrap this and see that you are now holding a very tiny box that is lavished on the outside with the deepest color of Purple Velvet. The box is no bigger than what a ring, perhaps, would come in. It is soft to the touch, yet sturdy in form from the box. This is to show you that you have a softness about you even amoungst your strength. The Purple stands for the Power of Balance and Clarity to Focus on Good and Positive Expectations. The time has come to finally open the box and view the contents inside...... you take a deep breath and your eyes are opened wide, and mesmerized upon the box.....

Slowly, and with Great Caution, you lift the lid to that Purple Box, and within it is something that only you can see, and only you can feel. What is it that you have found within your box, that will have a Positive Influence within your life??? Relish and Savor the Beauty of the Emotion within you. A tear gently may glide upon your cheek as you realize just what it is, that is within that little tiny box, that represents the real meaning of the spirit within you.

Would you care to know what I found within my box as I opened it? I feel it to be the most precious gem in all of the Universe. I know that this is a most Treasured Gift from the Higher Force that gave me Life.... and to this day, I will ever remember this moment, of opening my tiny Purple Velvet Box. I discovered.....

In my very small box, as I opened it, I found a Grain of Hope. As with Hope, all things follow, and are Possible. Even though the box is small, my spirit has learned that through Love, Acceptance and Understanding, Hope grows Strong, and has a way to Guide and Direct me on a Positive Path, when Nurtured by the Tears of Endurance that have Fallen onto it, from the Fragileness of my Inner Self. My Spirit has come to learn that with Hope, problems are solved, petty differences are accepted, hurdles are confronted and overcome, anger and frustrations are calmed and diminished, and that through Hope, there comes Faith in what I cannot see, but know is there, that Protects me, and picks me up when I falter and stumble as I walk along that fairly Straight Path. With Hope, I am never blinded from the Truth, as it Shines a Light for me to Follow with Trust. With Hope, I have come to Learn that Everyone is full of Goodness and holds a Desire to Help Build others up to be the best that they can be. It is Hope, that brings Courage to Accept and Understand Falibilities and short-comings in my life, and to face this, knowing that Answers will come and I can move on within the Hope of Faith and Love, Binded by Grace, through the Learning Phases that I am faced with, while walking upon my fairly Straight Path.

Sur5r

12-16-2001

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Quote: But in the mud and scum of things; There is always, always something sings. Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quote: We judge of man's wisdom by his hope. Author: Ralph Waldo Emerson

Quote: Hope is necessary in every condition. The miseries of poverty, sickness and captivity would, without this comfort, be insupportable. Author: Samuel Johnson

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