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The woman spoke not a word but turned and walked through the door that had appeared behind her, the wands following where she led. One she held in her hands as if to defend herself from some unseen assailant. The others flew past her to take up a protective position before a second door that the Seeker knew instinctively led outside.
The woman’s long red hair flowed from beneath her hood and fell as a veil around her face. At last she turned to the Seeker with a look of serious contemplation.
“I am the Gate Keeper.”
When the girl did not seem to grasp the significance of her explanation, she continued.
“Many Seekers try to force their way back into this sacred place for a chance to spin the Wheel of Time again thinking to alter their destiny. They do not realize that once they have begun to question there is no turning back. You are a Seeker. Your questioning began at an early age, and you have already begun to awaken. Yet you, too, may be tempted with the desire to return to the place where you began.”
“That makes no sense,” the Seeker said. “Having been unhappy there, why would I wish to return?”
“Because sometimes old ways of thinking feel safer and more comforting than being ensnared in a life of uncertainty, one foot grounded in a world of faith, the other poised to enter the realm of agnosticism, or worse, atheism.”
The Seeker had never once considered that she would ever return to the temple mount. Was it truly possible, she wondered, to become so weary of the quest for the Creator that she would turn back to the Realm of Redemption and make her home once again with the sisters there, pretending to believe all she had learned as a child yet forever doubting the existence of the Creator? The thought took her breath away. And yet had not the Sphinx said, “You may not find the answers you seek…”
“Indeed he did,” said the Keeper, reading her thoughts. “But recall he also said do not be discouraged for adversity is a part of life, and that on your quest you would find the purpose of your soul.”
“Yes, he did,” replied the Seeker, realizing she had not paid attention to the entirety of the prophesy so accustomed was she to reading only parts of the sacred scrolls that proved the point she wished to make in her classes. “There is much I still have to learn,” she admitted.
“It is as you say. And I am here to give you three warnings. First, always remember this journey is sacred and unique to you, child. No other Seeker’s journey will be like yours.
“Next, this is the time for you to take your stand. Decide who you are, what you want and what you need. This will be difficult for you, for although you are ready to embrace the wisdom of the Creator, there is a part of your heart that may always remain indecisive.
“Finally, there are others who are also seekers but have not the courage nor the conviction to follow their heart’s questionings. They will tell you your journey is foolish, that you are a heretic, and try to entice you to change your mind. To the best of your ability, do not be confrontive with them. Hold to your belief system and allow the Creator’s love to flow to them through you. By this they will know you are a true disciple of the Holy One.”
The Seeker’s confidence in her journey was shaken. She had not anticipated this quest would lead to such challenges and disagreements with others. Now here she stood on the threshold of her new life, wondering if in the end her search would be fruitless and she would wander forever with no place to call her home. But before she could speak further with the Keeper, the woman stepped aside from the doorway and the six wands parted leaving a path open to her destiny.
She walked between the wands out of the building and down the stairs, then turned to bid the Gate Keeper farewell. She was surprised to see the wands had placed themselves between them, and the Seeker knew there was now no going back.
© Cheryl D. Carter
Part 14 — The Wheel of Time
Part 16 — Tempted
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spiritualdragonfly said:
Onward………..
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Walking My Path: Mindful Wanderings in Nature said:
This one is so great!!! They all are. I fell a little behind. On my way to #16 now!
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calensariel said:
They’re always just such a surprise to me…
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Soul Gifts said:
I’m sure it will merge together just as it is meant to 🙂 We are indeed all on individual journeys. It is not for others to criticise, judge or condemn any more that it is for us to do that of them. I love the unfolding process of this quest 🙂
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calensariel said:
I feel like I need to get a betting pool going to see if I can make it through all 78! LOL
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Soul Gifts said:
You will! I’m confident on your behalf 🙂
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calensariel said:
Well, it’s a team effort. The Creator is the one drawing those pieces! 🙂 I’m puttin’ my faith in that power. I know that sounds silly, but doing this really is like taking it one day at a time.
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platosgroove said:
“and the Seeker knew there was now no going back.” My favorite line. And I loved you stating that each has their own unique journey. None can be you but you sweet lady. Those that enjoy giving un-requested advice are most likely not on the path themselves. They got stuck in the guru thing. This is wonderful.
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calensariel said:
Thanks, pardner. I did like this piece. I think I’m starting to feel more at home with the story. Wanna make a wager about whether I can do all the pieces? 😀
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platosgroove said:
No wager. You will do it but you may not can dictate a schedule 🙂
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calensariel said:
No, that’s for sure. Had to wait a bit for that one. But am finding if I draw a couple cards ahead then they can stew in the back of my mind for a bit. I just know I have to hit 7500 words in July since I did the Camp NaNoWriMo thing. Hope the “Creator” is on board with that!
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janebasilblog said:
This is an insanely difficult undertaking. I’m guessing you pull each card out at random. Respect to you! I don’t think I could do what you managing so successfully. I love the pearls of wisdom encrusted on every page. Amazing. I’m well impressed 🙂
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calensariel said:
Well, I have a lot of help from the Creator. It’s a team effort! 🙂
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janebasilblog said:
OK, I give credit to both you and the Creator 🙂
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calensariel said:
🙂
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Colleen Keehne said:
Reblogged this on and commented:
Reblogged at Freeing My Muse
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Colleen Keehne said:
I see a lot of you in this installment. Great job! Luv Ya!
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calensariel said:
Yeah. Still trying to find a rhythm to the writing/story. I think I got closer on this one, but I expect I can’t make every one of them work into the story well. I might be surprised. We’ll see.
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