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Part 6 Reunions

The lady now smiles as we understand what she has been imparting to us. The reason though, is yet to be told. This process continues now. From the lower animal (insect) forms we move to the vegetable kingdom. The grass, the trees, the flowing plants. Aromas, shapes, movement, colors…. It is all here in brilliant display. Listening again we realize that we are “hearing” the plants talk. What can they possibly say? They speak of the airs, the waters that sustain. They express love for their animal (insects) counterparts upon which they rely. They know about the soil in which they are so dependent. And those who guide them, the little worker spirits of the Earth, monitor the ratios of carbon dioxide and oxygen. There are other workers that monitor the atmosphere, also in cooperation. Surprised? Do not be. The larger, the smaller, those which are closer to other forms. We realize, for instance, that each plant form is host to a certain family of animals. Communion yes but they are interdependent. They cooperate. We know this but never before have we been a part of such as it seems we are now. Perhaps we were not listening. We have become a link in their existence. Yes. We begin to understand. And now there is more. The Lady is demonstrating to us the falseness of the idea of separation between the spiritual and the physical.

The higher animals are all represented here. In addition there are some which we have never seen before and some others that have long since disappeared from the Earth below. For instance standing not far off, watching us, is a family of Mammoths. Smaller ears than Lady and with long hair covering their bodies. They send us a sample of their power. Their trumpeting spans tens of miles and we react in awe of what might again be again some day. Some day…. Life is tenacious, not easily lost. These older forms will live here for much longer yet. They hold a place of honor among their kin. And, it is worth noting here, in another place which is hidden to us there are remnants of those we called dinosaurs… yet alive in spirit. Most have transmuted but those who remain include the species well call Stegosaurus for example. The tenacity of life is not so easily defeated.

As we look about us we see that Lady Pumpkin has meandered over to where the Mammoths are grazing. They look up, hesitate, then remember. Hello cousins. For the rest of our visit Lady will be otherwise occupied. She is discovering culinary treats unexpected. We allow her this courtesy.

Turing again to the Lady, our hostess, our teacher, we realize that in the near distance there is much ado. Many little animals are running in our direction. As they near we see that most of them are cats and dogs. Then we realize these are the lost familiars, our pets who had departed the physical. They run towards us with smiles wide. Tails held high. Light on their feet. And now? Do any of us recognize a long lost dear one that we though we might never see again? I do. How about you? For the next hour we enjoy a reunion.

Time to sit on the lawns now and prepare to meet all the dear departed pets of all kinds that we’ve known throughout our lives. Here they come. Jumping into laps. They haven’t aged a bit nor have they forgotten. Seems to me that this one little event was reason enough for the trip. But there is more.

The Lady smiles now and turns away. We are to have time to visit with our four legged friends. And time for a picnic. Big John and Anala take charge of the set up. John looks up… here comes an elephant that he used to know. It squeals in delight as the trunk is lowered into a hook shape. John steps on and is hoisted up and onto the great hairy back. Just like in the old days…. Does anyone else have a story to share? Now would be a good time.

The next part of the adventure will be concerned with more about the purpose of our visit and lastly, more about this Lady. Who is she, really?

Nap time now for those who do not meet a pet. Nothing like a lay down after eating…

More to come...