whisperer awakening

"Good morning world, " Peace calls out to the new day. Awakening in the dewy beach grass, she stretches her arms toward the sun rising in the east. She cannot believe she has slept as long as she has, but she feels revitalized.

A deer is grazing on long blades of grass as her fawn stands nearby with eyes gazing longingly in Peace's direction. Peace smiles affectionately to the young animal.

Leaving her mother's side, the fawn wanders over to Peace, who sits with her legs crossed. The young deer rubs her long neck along Peace's arm until her hand rests on top of the head.

"How are you, my little friend," she says as she strokes her lovingly. "A new day is dawning, enjoy every moment of the long life awaiting you."

The doe finishes her breakfast and gracefully approaches Peace. She rubs her neck along her child's back. "I was telling your sweet little girl to enjoy a long happy life," Peace tells her.

The mother's ears rise in surprise. "It has been long since one of your kind has spoken the language of all," she tells Peace. "How is it you have this knowledge?"

"My people have always been able to speak to all,"Peace replies. "We learned from Mother
Tortoise long ago."

"My herd learned from Mother Tortoise as well. We still have this knowledge and speak to all who walk on four legs. But you are the first with two legs I've met that understands the language of all."

Peace wonders how long she's been asleep. When she lay down, there were many people speaking the language Mother Tortoise teaches in this land.

"What do you mean you haven't spoken with my kind? My people have always talked with the deer. Even during the hunt we give thanks for the bounty offered us."

"That was long ago. Now people hunt us without ceremony and offer us no thanks when they kill one of the herd."

A tear rolls down Peace's cheek. Fawn sticks her tongue out, licking the tear. It is an act of forgiveness, granted by innocence. Peace gently caresses Fawn. She knows she has slumbered too long.

Rising to her feet, Peace knows it is time for her to call out to all.

"I remember meeting her grandfather. She is the child from beside the river." Mikel loves traveling along time's continuum. With grandfather's help, he has seen and been many things.

"The last thing I remember you saying was, "You are life, be aware of all life. Today we are deer, observers of the forest. Listen to whisperers.

"What is a whisperer Grandfather?"
"A whisperer is someone capable of listening through the noise. They are the ones that rise when leaders are necessary in the human world.

"Peace is an important part of the future. She will guide men and women to follow their hearts back to the nature of the world," Grandfather says.

"I enjoyed being a deer today Grandfather, but why couldn't we have approached Peace as we are?"

"We could have child, I wanted you to experience the peacefulness of being a deer. They are a powerful being with a great deal of magic. They will always be your guide to finding
whisperers."

I am love, Grandfather

Looking over the water, Grandfather sees Mikel joining her waves.
He thinks what an extraordinary apprentice his grandson has been.
The boy learns quickly to become each element.

Grandfather taps Mikel on the shoulder.
The boy looks up with eyes open wide, "Are we going?" he asks.

"Yes," Grandfather answers, "we will travel a great distance today."

"I think I know where you are taking me grandfather," Mikel says.
"You've always said it would be a special day.
I am big now so I will not even ask where we are going today."

He smiles at the boy, "You are right, it is a special day,
and grandson I forget how you are all grown up.
Thinking back to when I was eleven, I'm sure I knew it all too.

"Now close your eyes and breathe, you are the sun lighting the world.
All is as it should be. Feel warmth circulating through all you contact.
Today we are fire spreading heat, providing energy.

"Focus on love while becoming one with the universe.
All you touch is marvelous, Mikel. Shine brightly,
your rays give hope to many."

Mikel feels intense heat rushing through his body.
Grandfather's voice pushes him
beyond where they've gone in their work before.

He looks over his body seeing flames connecting him
to all and realizes he is without attachment.

"I am love, Grandfather," he yells as heat surrounds him.
He feels completely free. Being one with fire is
more incredible than he could ever have imagined.

Grandfather watches how masterfully Mikel radiates.
Pride for his grandson fills him as he calls to the sky,
"I love you, grandson."

Welcoming Peace

Feeling beautiful sunlight shining on him, Mikel slowly opens his eyes. When he'd closed them his grandfather was telling him to imagine he is a stone standing proudly in the river.

In his dream, time passes imperceptibly. Continuing to breathe in and out he listens as his grandfather whispers instructions through the trees.

Many animals have passed his way. He watches each with intrigue, marveling in their grace. Dog has become one of his favorites to watch as she splashes with pups. Heron's wise demeanor as she lifts on wings inspires him daily, but Mother Tortoise is his favorite of all.

Days like this are special. When she comes to tell stories, all the animals of the forest gather by the riverside. Salmon and many fish gather in the shallows, while birds fill the trees, Mother Tortoise rises to speak.

Mikel loves to listen as she weaves her stories. He feels connection to everyone. There is much excitement among the animals. A birth among the two Mother Tortoise calls humans.

He remembers his grandfather's voice telling all to gather beside the river for Peace would be arriving soon. He thinks about the first time he heard Mother Tortoise talking with the humans. They had not understood anything spoken in our language.

They've come a long way from those days when Dog had to translate the words of love for them. Now here they are with their child in their arms. Mikel feels the joy in all the animals as Mother Tortoise speaks,

"These birds, fish, animals, stones,plants and trees gather to celebrate your child, Peace. You have learned a great deal about the River of Life. You've grown strong and healthy, and learned to measure time through the moons and our connection to the circle of life.

"Now you have created life and your child is beautiful. All of us gathered before you, pledge our support as the child grows. Bring her to me, and we will celebrate the joy of new life with you."

Mikel watches as they step into the water. The child is so small and yet something glows so strong in her being. Mikel feels all the animals making this distinction as well. He looks into her face and is greeted with a smile.

The feeling in the smile is incredible and Mikel finds himself growing with happiness in her presence. He breathes in the sunshine lighting this beautiful morning, as they all welcome Peace to the world.