{"id":1742,"date":"2015-04-15T06:00:01","date_gmt":"2015-04-15T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/thequeenofmyself\/?p=1742"},"modified":"2015-04-10T15:03:15","modified_gmt":"2015-04-10T19:03:15","slug":"the-heart-is-the-home-of-wonder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/thequeenofmyself\/2015\/04\/the-heart-is-the-home-of-wonder.html","title":{"rendered":"The Heart Is The Home of Wonder"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Edie Weinstein, PA
\nwww.liveinjoy.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Breathe in the warmth of this place, allowing yourself to feel a sense of welcome
\nIt is your own love, your own beauty that beckons you inside
\nHow long has it been, since you have crossed this threshold?
\nThe door has always been open, the invitation always extended
\nWill you accept it now?<\/p>\n

Through the windows streams sunlight, casting rainbow designs on the walls
\nAs prism glass reflects the scattered sparkling illumination
\nThe floor beneath your feet is soft
\nCaressing your skin as you tap your bare toes on its surface
\nDaring to dance upon it to the lilting music that only you can hear.<\/p>\n

The table is set with all manner of lusciousness
\nNourishment for body and soul awaits you
\nAlways plenty to savor and share; a bounty spread before you
\nEvery imaginable treat to delight your senses
\nThe sweet aroma that curls around you.<\/p>\n

The mirror on the wall reflects your exquisite nature
\nAs you gaze into the eyes of the One who has been with you
\nThrough all eternity, questioning what has kept you from recognizing
\nYour own ineffable Divinity
\nExpress your adoration for the Goddess who winks back at you.<\/p>\n

Feel the all-embracing comfort of this structure that was created
\nBrick by brick, log by log, though your daily intention
\nThe experiences and the people you draw into your world
\nThe thoughts that permeate your mind
\nThe wild magic of your infinite imagination.<\/p>\n

* ***
\nDonna Henes is the author of The Queen of My Self: Stepping into Sovereignty in Midlife<\/em>.<\/a> She offers counseling and upbeat, practical and ceremonial guidance for individual women and groups who want to enjoy the fruits of an enriching, influential, purposeful, passionate, and powerful maturity. Consult the MIDLIFE MIDWIFE\u2122<\/a><\/p>\n

The Queen welcomes questions concerning all issues of interest to women in their mature years. Send your inquiries to thequeenofmyself@aol.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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