Gratitude and Childhood Beings

This morning I am filled with gratitude.  In the past few days, many guests have shared my space.  Saturday, 10 - Sunday, 9 - Monday, 7 and today I'll visit with more at the church for yoga classes.  This is a fulfillment of my dreams like I never imagined.  The Pond Place is filled with energy from all these beautiful spirits who have come to share space with each other. …and with me.  I am humbled.  And happy!  I look forward to many, many more enjoying the peace and quiet that surrounds us here.  Already plans for the next retreat (March 22) are under way and one deposit of $10 has been received…..My reading this morning has opened a new door.  I am going back in time to my childhood remembering my imagined beings or even actual people I didn't know personally but admired with a child's open heart.  Two come to mind - Hester Prine (remember The Scarlet Letter?) and The Lone Ranger.  I actually did see a Lone Ranger at the fairgrounds in Greenwood and I remember being disappointed.  I think because seeing a real man broke the spell.  Especially when I was told there were lots of men going around the country impersonating the Lone Ranger.  I liked his imagined self better than the "real" thing.  I believe these childhood images may have something to teach me.   Stay tuned.  I'll see what comes of this reminiscing.  First, I'll try to order a kindle version of The Scarlet Letter.