Afflatus

Standing on this breezy hilltop with the solid rock of the Waystone behind me, I felt in the wind a warmth and a sweetness, and I shut my eyes and I opened my mouth and I knew that at last God was blowing his power into me. He was giving to me of his own divinity, imparting knowledge of his great and gorgeous plans for humanity.

I saw a vision, a vision of a new world in which there is no pain, no hostility, only love and caring. And I saw that there are many paths for humanity, and humanity has free choice.

I had been given the standard to bear. And aware of the darkness that closes in on those who step off the paths of righteousness, I knew that I must rise and take my own steps along those paths, and I knew that I too must brave those demons who wait for the unwary.

But I was warm with love and in love I would make my way.