THE WAY OF SURRENDER

I enter a church and know that I am expected to speak. The congregation is singing hymn #33 from a red hymnal. While they go through the usual preliminary exercises, I decide to go outside to gather myself. I am worried and afraid because I don't know what I will say. I sit down on the grass and suddenly come up with a topic which feels right-- 'The Way of Surrender.'

At this point I look up in the eastern sky and see a large orb of white light many times the size of the moon. I realize that I'm dreaming. I yell out in joy knowing it is coming for me. As soon as I do, the Light withdraws into the sky as if it is awaiting a more appropriate response on my part. I know that I must turn my eyes away and trust. As I do, the Light descends. As it approaches, a woman's voice says, 'You've done well reflecting this Light within yourself. But now it must be turned outward.'

The air becomes charged and the ground is brilliantly lit. The top of my head begins to prickle and be warmed by the Light. I awaken.