“Windy”

“Her name was Windy. She was a middle-aged school teacher off to an educational conference in the state capital. And she was an inspiration for the boy. Why? Because Windy emanated pure, perfect kindness. It came off her in waves of warm flocculence. Her presence felt like being constantly wrapped anew in the softest imaginable […]

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“Old Souls”

“Even from the earliest days, it was obvious that these two children were extraordinary. They were what people refer to as “old souls,” possessing spiritual wisdom far in advance of their years. When they looked into their mothers’ eyes as babies, Stilla and Sonca gave the women the feeling that it was they who were […]

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“Exploring the Book”

“After a few minutes, however, the gem show stopped. A single diamond-like light, at first tiny, but then quickly expanding, shone from the center of the cover. Once it had attained its full size, the extent of the available space, the diamond beckoned Kira in. She felt an energy that was the exact opposite of […]

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“Kira’s Discovery”

“On a spring day, Kira was walking near her favorite giant saguaro cactus, one with two upheld arms and a head that appeared to be wearing an Inca helmet, when she happened to notice a bright pulsation near its base. Giving greetings to the immense cactus, as she always did, the girl approached it. The […]

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“The Kind Girl”

“Kira’s approach to life was kindness: She was kind not only to the people she encountered, but also to the animals, snakes, birds, and plants with which she came into contact. Her immediate impulse was always to help, to see what she could do to improve the quality of life of the other person or […]

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