I’m getting married to the man I love on Saturday!
This is a fascinating time. My attention has moved from planning the event, to preparing for a spiritual experience.
I want to be open to receive Love, Light and Friendship.
I want to be present and protected in the midst of lots of people and the potential for a few dramas.
I want clarity. I want to feel good about myself. I want confidence that I am a person of integrity and honesty. I want to feel connected to Creator Universe and Creatress Mother Earth.
Tall order.
There’s one path that’s most likely to fill me with what I need. The path of freedom from addiction.
My decision is to abstain from all flour and sugar; and I know from experience that I will have more awareness. I will be more present for myself, to Gregory and others. I will feel the Joy.
Life will continue to happen. I was abstinent when a drunk driver ran into and over me. I don’t think of abstinence as a magic cloak against bad things happening. I think of it as the medicine of hope and strength.
So, when Gregory and I cut the cake and feed each other something sweet, I will have a delicious strawberry and I will be grateful beyond measure.
Love & Light,
Valerie
Valerie,
This is a lovely entry. I so wish I could be with you on your wedding day. I will join you in spirit from the Chalice Well, the most spiritual place in all of Glastonbury. It’s the location where the veil is thinnest between the seen and unseen worlds. Many hold their hand fasting ceremonies here. What better spot to celebrate with you from afar! I will send you and Gregory a blessing and join you in a symbolic bite of the strawberry. Only here in Glastonbury it’s the apple that’s the magical fruit of the Isle of Avalon.
Much love,
Francesca
Dear Francesca, Your blessing from Glastonbury will be a marvelous gift! Thank you! I hope your journey continues to astound and delight you. Love & Light, Valerie
Have a beautiful and fun wedding Valerie. You deserve the best. Enjoy!
Hi Betsy! I can always count on you to shine your Light on a key aspect. Fun! I promise to enjoy and have fun. Thank you, Sister. Love & Light, Valerie
Hi Valerie,
What a beautiful post! That will be the sweetest strawberry ever! Ira and I will miss sharing this wonderful event with you and will be thinking of you and sending you Gregory and the family lots of love. We look forward to seeing the pictures and hopefully having a visit soon.
Love,
Roberta and Ira
Chere Cousine, Thank you for your love. A visit sounds wonderful. We’ll send pictures soon! Love & Light, Valerie
Valerie,
All my warmest wishes to you and Gregory as you begin this wonderous chapter of your lives! Only the best for you!!! All my love, Rachel
Dear Rachel, I’m truly touched by your warm wishes. Many thanks for reaching out. Love & Light, Valerie
What a lovely entry ~ I’m sure your special day will be perfect.
As I read that you will be eating a strawberry in lieu of cake, I was inspired to check out the spiritual meaning of strawberry. One site (http://www.tokenz.com/meaning-of-flowers.html) said “Perfect goodness”, another had the following: Strawberries have special meaning to the Seneca of the northeastern United States. Because strawberries are the first fruit of the year to ripen, they are associated with spring and rebirth. The Seneca also say that strawberries grow along the path to the heavens and that they can bring good health.
What a perfect addition to your ceremony and celebration!
See you tomorrow!!!
Melinda
Dearest Melinda, I am so touched that you were inspired to look for the spiritual meaning of strawberry. What a wonderful idea. And the results were so sweet. Perfect goodness, spring, rebirth, good health and the path to heaven. What more could one want? I’ll keep these in mind when I take the bite. Thank you. Love & Light, Valerie