March, 1988

This morning I asked for my wings to unfurl fully and freely so that I may soar with the wind. This afternoon I went out to walk along the beach in the bright glistening sunlight . The melting snow reflected rainbows into my eyes . . . wet rocks showed off their finest glimmering colors . . . God I love this island! I walk in quiet bliss, in awe of the path that unfolds in front of me, each step a new adventure in itself.

Sun has gone before me, opening every door according to my heart's desires. I see new bright colors, never seen before. Yes, even color is evolving. I exchange a warm greeting with a man who is chopping wood on the beach, "Getting ready for more snow?" "You bet! Gotta stay warm!"

The water is calm, gently lapping up to the lower lip of the tide. I looked across the cove to see a ray of dancing sunlight sparkling against the waving, ribbon-like patterns created by the gentle winds and currents. I came to the place where a wide stream usually turns me back towards home. Today I heard the voice of my beloved Pinky "Just see yourself on the other side and jump!" I backed up a few feet to make room for a running start. I flew over the expanse and my foot landed cleanly on the other side. The birds feeding in the cove cheered my forward progress and there were many as the mouth of the stream delivers fresh goodies from along its miles of meandering.

A few more steps and a large shadow crossed my path. I looked up just as an exquisite eagle soared masterfully overhead and perched in a tall, lacy cedar tree. I gasped in wonderment, tears of gratitude and love-of-life welled up in my eyes and trickled down my sun-drenched cheeks. This magnificent creature swooped down in front of me to the edge of the water. All the other birds responded quite excitedly. I gasped again as another equally stunning, smaller eagle joined with the first in a joyous, spiraling dance on the wind.

I could barely breath . . . to be so honored to be able to witness this display of beauty, grace, and power. The sun glistened in multi-color reflections off their wings. They played with the currents of the wind, creating a masterful, yet effortless spectacle. They swooped down directly over me a few times then disappeared into the trees. In my soul, I knew that dance was in my honor in acknowledgment of accepting my own wings. I sobbed very deeply. How exquisitely beautiful is my life when I surrender and follow my heart in every moment, allowing my divine plan to unfold. I trust that my heart's desires are what I truly want and I trust that my desires are divine. I desire to fulfill my divine blueprint as masterfully as the eagles.

On my return, I flew over the stream with ease. A big red dog followed close on my heels. We recognized each other's playful spirits immediately and became instantly involved with frolicking games. Another big red dog spied us playing and ran to join us. 'Fetch' was the game of choice using rocks and sticks gathered up from the beach. I was quite impressed that the short-haired dog always returned with the exact rock I had thrown, even though it looked very similar to most of the other rocks on the beach. "You are very good at that!" I praised. "It's nothing" he seemed to say as he swaggered in front of me. He loved what he was doing and he did it with great skill--mastery, even at that level, confirming once again that indeed there is no separation!

Upon reaching the bulkhead of my destination, I turned to climb up the piling. Just as I did, a blast of sunlight soaked into my cheek. I turned the rest of the way around to be face to face with glowing Sun. I breathed in deeply and opened every cell in my body for penetration by this healing radiance, attuning all of me to Sun's vibrancy. I am as alive in this moment as it is possible to be! I choose to live in the Love of all Life. I choose to see Beauty in All. Thank you God!!