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By Shiloh Sophia McCloud<\/em><\/p>\n

Inside of you \u2028is radiant luminous code. \u2028Ciphers ripe for deciphering. \u2028This seeing is what I came here for. \u2028Some might call me an artist, \u2028and a poet if they favor me. \u2028I am merely a witness \u2028to your potential beauty.<\/p>\n

Inside of you \u2028stardust is begging the seams \u2028to cross the veil of form. \u2028Reach through \u2028and take hold of the tail \u2028of particle and wave \u2028and pull it through to this place \u2028where we hearts can witness you.<\/p>\n

Inside of you \u2028there is something sacred. \u2028That which I call \u201ccontent\u201d \u2028which belongs only to you, as you. \u2028Sometimes you don\u2019t see it, \u2028I see it, we are all witness to it. \u2028We have need for your gifts, \u2028place them here on the altar.<\/p>\n

Inside of you \u2028there is a great longing to be seen \u2028but only you can fill this longing. \u2028We already see your radiance, \u2028yet your longing persists. \u2028Now you know you must see yourself \u2028to be fully seen in the way you seek. \u2028You are your own witness.<\/p>\n

Inside of you \u2028a great call is calling \u2028a great wheel is turning, towards you. \u2028That which is yours to do is at the threshold, ? \u2028beckoning for you to witness with your yes. \u2028There are many ways to say yes. \u2028Here take this pen, this brush, \u2028and give yourself \u2028as a love offering to your own life.<\/p>\n

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\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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