

24 Hours

In An Enchanted Valley

# Sharon Banes

This book is dedicated to the angels that walked this amazing adventure with me. You know who you are.

Thank you!

24 Hours In An Enchanted Valley

Copyright © 2014 by Sharon Banes

All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever.

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whisper@whisperspath.com

http://www.whisperspath.com

Published by:

Sharon Banes

Cover Design: Sharon Banes

Pictures: CanStock (gromovataya)

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

#  Acknowledgements

First, I would like to thank my large family: Tina, David, Danny, Lonnie, Becky, Kelly, Londi, Michael, and my father Gene Allen. Because of their love and support I am allowed to walk my path and fulfill my dreams, and for that I am eternally grateful. Not many women receive this gift. They truly are the wind beneath my wings.

Also I am indebted to my friend, Andrea, who first took me to Sedona where Whisper's journey began. Andrea is always cheering me on, pushing me out of my nest, but most of all listening and walking beside me.

Next, special thanks to Verna Clay who helped me edit and publish my book. She is a dear friend who reentered my life just as the last words were being typed. She stepped up to the plate and walked me through the many challenges of bringing my book to fruition.

My soul would like to thank my many etheric helpers, guides, masters, ancients, angels, and fairies who planted the seeds that created this amazing adventure.

Desire carries me into the unknown.

Where I land I do not know, but it does not matter.

I know that I will not be bored.

I open the door and jump without feeling or analyzing.

My footsteps walk on unfamiliar stones, stones that no one has tread before.

Whisper
Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Preface

Chapter One: Arrival

Chapter Two: Opportunity Missed

Chapter Three: Departure

Chapter Four: Arrival

Chapter Five: Exploring the Grounds

Chapter Six: Infinity

Chapter Seven: Holy Water

Chapter Eight: Dinner Bell

Chapter Nine: Lily at Dinner

Chapter Ten: "I Did It!"

Chapter Eleven: Whisper Enters the Spaceship

Chapter Twelve: A New Day

Chapter Thirteen: Forgotten Toast

Chapter Fourteen: Pyramid Magic

Chapter Fifteen Lily: Joins the Magic

Chapter Sixteen Nelson: Mandela Joins the Magic

Chapter Seventeen: Whisper's Ceremony

Chapter Eighteen: They Are Off

Chapter Nineteen: The Tour

Chapter Twenty: Angel Wheel

Chapter Twenty-One: Pathway Reveals Its Secrets

Chapter Twenty-Two: Talking Rock

Chapter Twenty-Three: Rainbow Bridge Magic

Chapter Twenty-Four: Heart Math Speaks

Chapter Twenty-Five: Twin Souls Merge

Chapter Twenty-Six: Farewell

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Star Beings Fixed Their Car

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Through Pepper's Eyes

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Back Home

Chapter Thirty: Melchizedek Speaks

Chapter Thirty-One: More Layers Revealed

Chapter Thirty-Two: Uriel Speaks

Chapter Thirty-Three: Archangel Michael Visits

Chapter Thirty-Four: Pegue and Aja Return

Chapter Thirty-Five: Handsome Space Beings

Chapter Thirty-Six: Tying the Shoes

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Recap

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Embracing the Pain

Epilogue

About the Author

#  Preface

Arriving in Sedona, Arizona, they were excited, not knowing what to expect as their hearts pounded with curiosity.

As they crossed the bridge they saw a man—but would later wonder if he was an angel. He nodded and winked as they passed. They were oblivious to the magic that had already begun swirling around them.

Join Whisper and Carroll in a woven tapestry of events that will change their lives forever.

#  Chapter One  
Arrival

Our arrival in an enchanted valley could have been described in this mundane manner.

We arrived at the resort on a sunny afternoon and were greeted by Cattree and Pepper, two staff members who signed us in and showed us to our rooms. We were then escorted into the dining room where lunch was being held for us and one other guest.

After a lovely vegetarian meal, we located our rooms and unpacked. The remainder of the afternoon was spent exploring the grounds. As the sun set, we returned to the dining hall. The Spiritual Concierge, Sri, sat beside a blazing fire he had graciously lit for us. He entertained us with stories of his adventures in India and the Himalayas.

Cattree then called us to dinner where we were served a delicious meal and enjoyed a pleasant conversation with the staff. We were exhausted so we retired to our rooms early.

The next day we enjoyed a tour of the property. After lunch we packed and drove back up the mountain.

That might have been the end of a forgettable twenty-four hours; however, this is what really happened.

From the beginning...

Whisper met Carroll in February, 2013. They instantly bonded and recognized each other as soul family. Carroll was the first person to really "get" Whisper.

Since the age of five, Whisper had been able to contact the Ancient Masters. Her expansive curiosity created question upon question. Some of her favorite inquiries were, "What's next?" and "What if?"

She had grown up believing that everyone was able to do what she did. She discovered, however, that "what's next" was only revealed when she was firmly grounded in the moment. She knew most people spent their lives replaying the past

Carroll was on the same wave length and quickly learned to understand Whisper's strange language. They shared their stories and realized their histories were the same. Whisper often joked that one biography could have been written for both of them.

Carroll would often call Whisper and excitedly ask, "What did the Masters tell you today?" As Whisper shared new information, Carroll would reveal much the same insight. They became mirrors and validated each other. It was exciting for Whisper to have someone to share her incredible adventures with.

Carroll was just beginning to trust her own channeling ability, so it was fun for Whisper to watch her growth. Carroll had a drive to experience every moment from her heart. Her excitement about everything energized Whisper at a time when she needed it most.

Whisper's entire life had been one of service. She had been taught by Christ, Buddha, Altair, Augtoro and many others since the age of five. Most of her adult life had been spent walking the God Path and receiving incredible messages. Every morning she would pour a cup of coffee and sit in what some called her "Spirit Chair" receiving messages for hours. She loved every moment and found it difficult to turn the messages off. Although exciting, it took a great deal of energy and was exhausting. She knew she could stop the messages to conserve her energy, but she didn't want to. She was addicted and understood it was her purpose to send the vibrations of the information into the universe. She loved her role and loved watching the synchronicities that would follow. Her vibration became so high that if she didn't release it several times a day, she became overcharged and exhausted.

Since the beginning of the "new age," it had become very difficult for her to turn off the amazing insights she was receiving. Most metaphysical books became ancient history because everything was changing so quickly. She was given new tools for navigating higher dimensions. The most difficult aspect was that the tools changed often. Additional puzzle pieces arrived daily. She was instructed to teach. But how do you teach something that changes moment by moment? What was true yesterday was redefined day by day, requiring constant revision. Everything on the planet was becoming ancient history.

#  Chapter Two  
Opportunity Missed

In 2006 Whisper was told by the Masters to open a retreat center on property that would be given to her free and clear. The names of workers were given, along with a timeframe of nine months preparation. She was told that the staff had to be receptacles that could hold the highest vibrations of love, service, and compassion.

When Whisper sat in her living room with the chosen twelve teachers, her heart overflowed as she explained the beautiful city. It was to be a place where they could live, create, teach, heal, and grow spiritually. In her vision she had seen a place where only love existed; a place where everyone could follow their passions and nurture those who came to learn. Guests could stay a day, a week, a month, or longer. It would be a safe place where people could work through their pain in a quiet and nurturing atmosphere without criticism or judgment. Organically grown food would be served and many healing modalities would be offered. The Wisdom Keepers on staff would teach others how to live a simple and rewarding lifestyle within the higher vibrations that were being released on planet Earth.

However, Whisper's joy quickly faded as she watched the energy of the twelve dissipate from high and full of curiosity, to fear and panic. Some wondered if it would turn into a cult. Whisper was confused. Her vision was as far from a cult as one could get. The retreat center would afford more freedom than they had ever known. Why were they afraid? Money was not required of them and they could come and go as they desired. The retreat center would be self-sustaining. Still, the fear persisted. Nothing Whisper said alleviated their anxiety.

Eight teachers eventually left, never speaking to Whisper again. Four stayed. Over the next nine months, Whisper urged them to open their hearts and release their pain. She offered tools and insights, and yet they continuously returned to old patterns of permits, loans, spreadsheets, and mission statements. It didn't matter what she said, the four refused to let go of old patterns. The focus remained on business rather than their inner work, which would release the miracles. The urgency of time was mounting as she watched them spin their wheels of busy-ness, while ignoring Spirit's instructions. On October 1, 2006, Whisper was told that the city of light had been given to another group. Busy-ness had won.

After she related this experience to her new friend, Carroll's curiosity led her to a website and she immediately called Whisper and exclaimed, "I found a city of light! We have to go there."

#  Chapter Three  
Departure

It was a cold, blustery morning as Whisper and Carroll awaited the limousine driver. He was twenty minutes late when Whisper called to see if he was en route. Hassen, the owner of the service, revealed that the driver had encountered black ice and slid off the road. He said he would take the driver' place and assured Whisper he would arrive within thirty minutes. However, Whisper and Carroll feared they would miss their flight. Carroll considered driving, but she was suffering a terrible headache and feeling queasy.

Immediately, Whisper asked her spirit guide, Altair, for the "most benevolent outcome."

He said, "Let go of all agendas and trust that everything is being divinely orchestrated."

Patiently, they waited.

Hassan arrived at 7:05. It was an hour's drive to the airport. Quickly, they climbed into the limo. Traffic was light (which never happened) and they arrived in less than an hour. At the security line there were only three people ahead of them (which definitely never happened). Carroll's carry-on was flagged for inspection; however the two TSA agents smiled and apologized for the delay.

Without missing a beat, they headed to the gate and to their surprise discovered boarding was just being announced. It was also announced that new mandatory inspections of all carry-ons had been instituted to ensure the bags were appropriately sized. They dropped their bags onto the metal receptacle (again with no one in front of them) and got the thumbs up. Effortlessly, they boarded the plane. To their amazement they still had fifteen minutes remaining before the hatch closed.

After an uneventful flight they departed the plane, rented a car, and were on their way. Although excited, Carroll still wasn't feeling well.

The drive to the valley took an hour. As they neared their destination the energy shifted into one of peace.

The sign alerting them to the entrance to the valley was not easy to locate. Finally, there it was. When they turned onto the dirt road Whisper's heart started to quake and her vibrational frequency began to rise. She knew within her heart that something huge was going to happen in this place.

As they drove the bumpy road at ten miles per hour, it was difficult for Whisper and Carroll to absorb the beauty surrounding them. Carroll was so mesmerized by the sights that she almost drove off the road. Magically, her physical discomforts disappeared.

By now, the energy shift was tremendous. Whisper's vibrations were so high she had difficulty containing them. She had to continuously release the frequencies building and flowing through her. She had never felt such a surge of energy in so short a period of time. What was this place? What adventures awaited them?

Beyond a doubt, Whisper knew that everything had been divinely orchestrated.

Soon they reached a bridge crossing a river. On the left stood a stately man whose smile was as big as the sun. He stared into Whisper's eyes and secretively nodded. Whisper did not fully understand what had happened, but she felt as if she had stepped into another world.

Little did she realize she had done just that.

#  Chapter Four  
Arrival

Whisper and Carroll continued along the winding dirt road toward the valley's Welcome Center. They parked and were immediately met by Cattree, a woman with beautiful grey hair and sparkling eyes. Whisper and Carroll both felt an urge to hug her. She returned their hugs and then ushered them into an office. Pepper, the registrar, welcomed them wearing the biggest smile anyone could imagine. She told them the chef had been holding their lunch and they could register later.

Cattree showed them to their rooms. The first room was blue with two twin beds, a wooden table with two chairs, a wardrobe, two night stands, and a floral upholstered chair. Above one of the beds hung a picture of Archangel Michael that whispered to Whisper, "This is your room."

They were then taken to the second bedroom. It was larger with a king bed, kitchenette, and its own en suite bathroom. Because Carroll had gifted Whisper with this trip, she wanted Whisper to have the nicer room. She said, "Whisper, this one is yours."

Whisper replied, "Thank you, but I know the other one is meant for me."

Carroll nodded at Whisper and accepted her response without question.

Cattree then led them to the cafeteria style dining room where they filled their plates and walked toward a lovely young woman who introduced herself as Lily. In a gentle voice, she told them she was from Hungary. Their short chat brought a great sense of love and reunion. Whisper and Carroll both knew that Lily would forever become a part of their lives. Later, Lily would share this account of how she first came to be in the valley.

When I heard about the valley and looked it up on the internet I got excited and knew I had to visit. My first visit was with a friend. It was a cold, windy and cloudy day in December, but I found the place to be perfect, even under those circumstances. I met some lovely people, including the owners and an employee who later invited us into her home. We had to leave after a couple of days but I soon returned to this magical place.

During my second visit, Pepper, the employee whom I had previously met, greeted me with a warm smile and revealed that she'd known I would return. I walked around the valley, enjoying the special energy, the angel-winged shaped clouds, and the welcome of the plants and stones. After settling into my lodge, I went to the Labyrinth. I had half an hour until lunch, so the Labyrinth seemed to be the perfect choice. I knew it would take about thirty minutes to walk it. When I came out I realized, with great surprise, that ninety minutes had passed. "All right," I thought, "let's go see if there is something left for me." The cook was in the dining room and she told me that the other guests had yet to arrive.

With perfect timing, two lovely ladies then entered the room. As we introduced ourselves, the younger one, Carroll, gave me a warm hug which I happily received, and the other lady, Whisper, gave me a loving smile. We chatted while enjoying a delicious vegetarian lunch. After lunch, Whisper asked if she could give me a hug. I gratefully accepted as I really needed one at that time.

Throughout lunch, Whisper and Carroll sat facing a large glass window with a view of mountains and trees. The creek below welcomed them with sighs of rushing water while the birds sang as though desiring to tell them a secret.

#  Chapter Five  
Exploring the Grounds

After lunch, Whisper and Carroll returned to the office to register and ask about the Crystal Skull Meditation they were scheduled to attend that night. They were disappointed to learn that the meditations and tours were cancelled because the owners, who led the events, had been called out of town. However, their disappointment was soon replaced with anticipation when Altair, one of Whisper's spirit guides, told her that something wonderful was about to happen. She smiled inwardly as tingles spread up and down her spine. Three hiccups in a day always meant something exciting was coming.

In the Welcome Center they were once again met by Pepper and Cattree. Whisper received another of Cattree's yummy hugs and instinctively knew there would be many more in the future. Little did she realize just how many.

They enjoyed the fabulous view of trees and boulders while conversing with Pepper and Cattree and learning more about the valley. Carroll winked at Whisper. New friends were being made.

When a gentleman walked into the hallway, Pepper called for him to come meet Whisper and Carroll. He turned out to be the Spiritual Concierge and Whisper fell in love with his beautiful smile as soon as he walked in. He grabbed a stool to sit beside her. His name was Sri and his gentle spirit filled the room. Pepper asked if he would take Whisper and Carroll on a tour the next day. He quickly agreed. Whisper felt his great love for the property and knew they could not have asked for a better guide. She was almost grateful that the owners were gone. Later she was to understand just how synchronistic all these events were.

Carroll mentioned that Whisper had torn the meniscus in both of her knees and asked if the tour would be strenuous or if her slip-on shoes would be okay to wear. Sri said she would definitely need sturdier shoes for the uneven terrain. He offered to lend Whisper some walking sticks and hurried out to get them. When he returned he explained how they worked and then bent down to expertly adjust them to her height. Whisper's soul softly murmured that Sri would soon become an important person in her life. She shyly thanked him.

Because Whisper had only packed a small suitcase, she had not included tennis shoes. Carroll had thrown in an extra pair at the last minute thinking they might be needed. Synchronicity was once again dancing in Whisper's world. She loved it. Synchronicity had become her favorite word.

She quickly changed her shoes while Carroll grabbed a map of the grounds. Soon they were on an exploration expedition. Carroll thought she knew where the labyrinth was so they quickly headed in that direction only to discover they had overshot it. Laughing and full of anticipation they decided they had missed one location only to discover a new one. They were now across from the Heart Pavilion. Whisper assured Carroll, "We're right where we need to be." A colorful sunset was quickly painting the sky and Whisper was already dreading the time they would have to leave this beautiful valley.

Carroll stepped onto the path leading to the Heart Pavilion, but paused after only a few steps. Simultaneously, Whisper began channeling Melchizedek. Chills ran down her spine. She had never spoken to Melchizedek and wondered why he would visit her at that moment. He welcomed her to the valley and said that he was honored to meet her. Honored? The word made her squirm. She was the one who should be honored. She shrugged and timidly continued her journey along the path. After only a few steps she was overwhelmed by a feeling of pure love emanating from the many angels surrounding her. She paused and thought, "Wow!" She had experienced beings before, but usually only one at a time. It was no coincidence that Carroll had also paused in this very spot. Whisper's spine started tingling and her heart reciprocated the love. A tear gently slid down her cheek. A gentle whisper said, "Life is so precious."

The voices that had spoken to Whisper since she was a child were the reason she had given herself that name. Angelic whispers always surrounded her when she was happy, when she was afraid, but mostly when she was sad.

Whisper and Carroll walked the pathway in silence. Suddenly, Carroll motioned excitedly for Whisper to join her. She was about twenty paces ahead and appeared amazed by something. She had reached a place in the Heart Pavilion where it dipped in the center. As Whisper continued along the gravel trail the rocks seemed to weave in and out amongst themselves. Carroll later likened it to a basket weave pattern. It was as if they were slipping in and out of realty. Whisper reached Carroll and her body began doing the same thing—slipping in and out of reality like a tapestry needle threading its creation. This was another first for Whisper and her soul soared. She loved it when the universe manifested miracles!

Carroll said she was experiencing the same thing and soon the two women would learn that everything they encountered was in tandem. It was as if the universe was creating one dance but validating it with two experiences.

They reluctantly left the Heart Pavilion as the sun dipped low. Another few steps brought them to another wheel that was divided into segments with rocks lining its path. The map called it The Angel Wheel. As they stepped closer, Carroll said she felt strange and did not want to enter the wheel. Whisper felt the same way and wondered why. After all, it was an Angel Wheel.

The next day it would make sense.

#  Chapter Six  
Infinity

It was now late in the day. The air was warm and the birds were singing a song Whisper was sure was written just for them. Carroll suggested they go in search of the Labyrinth and the Holy Water Well. Whisper quickly agreed. She was anxious to walk the seven circuits of the Labyrinth because she always received amazing insights while traversing one. Because they were scheduled to leave at noon the next day, they had to make the most of their limited time in the valley.

As they headed toward their destination, Pepper drove up in a golf cart wearing her usual big, happy smile. She immediately lifted their spirits from pondering the unwanted feelings they had received from the Angel Wheel. She greeted them cheerily and directed them toward the Labyrinth. She also invited them to check out the little stone house where meditations and healing sessions were held. They gratefully thanked her.

Pepper's expression suddenly turned to one of curiosity. Whisper knew she was reading their energy fields. She was quiet for a moment and then said, "There's energy running down Carroll's right leg, but instead of going back up her left leg, it's jumping to Whisper's leg." With a look of amazement she laughed, cocked her head, and announced that they were truly one. Carroll and Whisper joined her laughter, winking at each other as if their secret was out. Their tandem energy was combining into one field.

Pepper drove away and they continued their journey to find the Labyrinth and the Holy Water Well. Just before they reached the Labyrinth, however, they noticed the darling little stone house that seemed to plead with them to come and visit. How could they resist such an invitation?

Carroll stepped onto the sidewalk leading to the door. Embedded within the walkway were two beautifully etched hearts. As they approached the hearts their energy rose. It was so powerful that Whisper could no longer walk. Carroll paused on the opposite side of the hearts and when Whisper described the energy she was feeling, Carroll agreed and said she felt it too. They stepped inside the hearts. Suddenly, the infinity sign flashed before Whisper's eyes as energies of love and strength rose up from the hearts and surged through her body. Her vibration rose so high that she had to slowly inhale and exhale many times in order to regain her equilibrium.

Carroll suggested that they switch sides. When Whisper placed her feet in the opposite heart she felt the energy shift and realized they were experiencing masculine energy in one heart and feminine energy in the other. How perfect she thought. What a great idea to place these two energies in front of this adorable house.

They remained near the hearts for some time discussing this new experience, but then noticed several stumps of trees and brush in the yard. Each one was circled with rocks. Whisper's first thought was that they had been outlined so guests would not trip over them, but then she intuited that the stones were honoring the stumps. There was honor and love everywhere in this valley. How had the owners known where to designate these places of honor? Had they left the third dimension and entered a faraway place where magic was the norm, rather than a miracle?

Everywhere Whisper and Carroll looked, every word they heard, every experience they had in the valley was one of perfect love, honor and insight. Power surges were everywhere. Whisper hadn't a clue that this was just the beginning of what the next few hours would bring.

They continued walking toward the little stone house. On the porch, statues were placed on a shelf and a pair of old tennis shoes were tossed haphazardly. The porch welcomed them. It was as if it was giving them permission to enter.

They opened the door to peek inside and a wondrous aroma wafted out and surrounded them. It reminded Whisper of freshly baked bread. Peering through the doorway they saw candles nestled everywhere. Meditation seats circled the center of the room waiting for the next group. The little house was very quiet, as though the slightest sound would disrupt it and everything would crumble. A feeling of reverence became so strong they decided to remain at the threshold. They bowed and stepped away from the entrance. Whisper was sure she heard the house sigh as they quietly retreated.

As they walked back across the yard in the direction of the Labyrinth they noticed an unusual grouping of branches. The branches were carefully woven together and leaning against the house. Whisper wondered what kind of plant it had been. Later she would learn that it was a very special Century Plant. They again commented on how everything had a place of honor in this magical valley. The word "honor" kept coming to the forefront of Whisper's thoughts. Later, she would realize the significance of that word.

#  Chapter Seven  
Holy Water

The sun was now setting so they hastened toward the Labyrinth. Before they got there they discovered a stone well with a picture of a water drop hanging from one of the stones. They filled their bottles and Whisper's water was crystal clear, but strangely, Carroll's water was murky brown, the color of rust. She poured hers out, watering some thirsty bushes nearby and tried a second time to refill her bottle. Again, it was brown and undrinkable. She poured it out once again.

Whisper and Carroll both took a cleansing drink from Whisper's bottle, set both bottles on a rock wall adjacent to the well and entered the Labyrinth.

Carroll stepped onto the path and began her journey. Whisper waited to allow space between them. She inhaled a couple of cleansing breaths and asked for the most benevolent outcome for her walk.

The air chilled as the sun set. Whisper's intuition told her that this walk would be the highlight of her trip so she shouldn't rush it. She opened her heart and mind and stepped forward. A gentle breeze as though angels were blowing kisses, caressed her face. After only a few steps she again felt the energy of Melchizedek. This was the second time he had visited her. Now he wanted to join her on her walk. She immediately invited him to experience the labyrinth with her. After a few more steps he whispered "Walk blind."

"Walk blind?" she questioned. "This is a large labyrinth, I can't walk it blind."

"You can," he encouraged.

Whisper closed her eyes and began to walk. She had listened to council, guides, power animals, and other beings all of her life. As a small child she had learned that if she simply followed their instructions, everything would always be okay.

At first her breath came rapidly and her heart pounded so hard it hurt. Soon, however, her breathing slowed and her heart regained its quiet, slow rhythm. As she resumed her natural state she began to hear the rocks lining the pathway speak to her. "Stop, turn right, take two steps, turn, continue." It was like an exercise in trust wherein one of the teammates tries to navigate a maze blindfolded, while another teammate yells directions. Whisper completely trusted that the rocks would never lead her astray. She could hear every word clearly and obeyed implicitly. "Trust us," they said, and she replied, "I do." The instructions continued and she was surprised that she felt no fear of falling.

Soon she felt the energy of the stones and followed that energy. Instinctively she knew when to turn and when to walk straight. The longer she walked the more excited she became. She was doing it. She was walking a gigantic labyrinth blind.

She completed her walk and said excitedly to Carroll, "You won't believe what I just did." Before she could finish Carroll exclaimed, "I walked part of the Labyrinth blind!" They had experienced the same thing in tandem yet again.

Happily, they gathered their water bottles and rather than walk toward the dining room, they soared! En route they briefly consulted their map and realized that they had actually filled their bottles from the Physical and Mind Well instead of the Christ Consciousness Well, which held the Holy Water.

They decided to detour to the Christ Consciousness Well. Whisper wondered if she should mix the two well waters, or pour the first one out. She instantly heard a whisper, "There are no longer any rules."

"Ah-ha" she thought as she followed one path while Carroll followed another. They met in the middle precisely in front of the fountain. The water was not flowing. Carroll remembered being told that the pump wasn't always operational. Disappointed, they hoped to return the next day. With Carroll's bottle empty and Whisper's only partially full, Carroll offered to run back and refill both bottles from the first well. Just like the previous attempts, her bottle once again filled with brownish water while Whisper's was perfectly clear. They were both perplexed as to how this could happen three times.

Continuing toward the dining hall they laughed and recounted all they had experienced in such a short time. They decided to wash up and as they rounded the corner near their rooms, they noticed Sri sitting next to a beautiful roaring fire. He had overheard them earlier in the day asking if the fire pit was ever lit. He invited them to join him. The orange flames danced with welcome as they pulled up chairs and quickly formed an intimate group. A gentle breeze sighed through the trees and complimented the sound of water rushing through the creek below. For a while they played musical chairs with the smoke, moving from place to place.

Carroll, a woman of many questions, began quizzing Sri about his life. He told them how he had lived in India for two years and climbed a sacred mountain in the Himalayas. Whisper and Carroll were fascinated and listened intently to this very special man sitting beside them. He further captured their attention when he pointed toward a place in the valley where space ships stayed within a mountain crevice. Whisper asked if anyone had ever gone to see them and he said an invisible wall prevented humans from passing through. Whisper had spoken to space beings in her meditations but had never physically encountered one. Encountering space beings had been a desire of her heart for years. She wanted to sit with them and learn the wonders of the Universe.

A few months prior space beings had arrived on Carroll's property and she and Whisper had begun talking to one on an etheric level. His name was Aja. Carroll loved that her land had been chosen for the placement of vortices. She and Whisper watched circles appear overnight in the pastures; round and without grass or weeds. The llamas would stand beside a new one each day when Carroll arrived to say good morning. In spirit, Native Americans began appearing to keep watch and hold ground for the circles. Fairies and divas also arrived. Angels came and pointed out a doorway into their world. A fully grown Twin Soul Tree appeared where no tree had stood before. Carroll and her husband and their rescued animals continued to watch the magic unfold day-by-day. Where would all of this lead? No one knew.

#  Chapter Eight  
Dinner Bell

Soon Cattree rang the dinner bell and everyone entered the dining room. The only other guest staying overnight was their new friend, Lily. They invited her to join them, along with Pepper, Sri, and Cattree, which made the meal perfect.

The food was served buffet style so everyone filled their plates and gathered around a beautiful wooden table. They laughed and shared stories while enjoying their food. Every mouthful was delicious and Whisper noticed, as she had at lunch, a warmth as the food slowly made its way into her stomach. It was unusual, but oh, so very pleasant.

Silently, she asked her council why the food affected her the way it did. They explained that the chef was very much attuned to Source and always asked for inspired recipes. They further added how much Source appreciated her for doing that.

With that explanation, Whisper now understood why the food felt different when it entered her body. There was love in every mouthful because Spirit had lovingly guided the cook's hands in the creation of each dish.

Whisper knew that her angelic guides appreciated her inquiry because most people only talked to their counsel when their paths became dire. However, the angelic ones loved helping with everyday issues. It brought lightness and joy to them.

Since the chef was not there that night Cattree had warmed and placed the food on the buffet table. She kept downplaying her role by telling everyone that she was just the kitchen helper. Whisper told her that she was just as important as the meal was perfectly assembled and presented. Everyone agreed and expressed what a fantastic job she had done and how much they appreciated her contribution.

Other than registration and dinner, Whisper and Carroll hadn't spent much time with Pepper, so she didn't know anything about them, their relationship, or Whisper's spiritual path or abilities.

Early on during dinner, Whisper noticed Pepper's facial expressions and intonations change ever-so-slightly as she began to speak. Pepper looked in Carroll's direction and said, "You need to know you can trust Whisper's words. You have often wondered about that. Everything Whisper teaches is truth. You can trust her."

Whisper inhaled Pepper's words. They felt good. Rarely did others validate her. She thanked the angelic beings that surrounded them. This was true magic.

Aja, the space being who had appeared at Carroll's ranch several months previously, suddenly made his presence felt. Whisper and Carroll let out a squeal. Aja had followed them to the Valley and this was all the confirmation Carroll needed. She had often wondered if happenings at the ranch were just her imagination. She now knew that they were real. Aja's arrival opened Carroll's heart to what would transpire the next day.

During the meal, Cattree asked the group if they had any memories of living in Atlantis. Each of the staff said they remembered lives in Atlantis and still carried guilt about their roles there. Carroll recalled no memories, but Whisper had four. Three were good, and one was very painful. Cattree asked Whisper what painful emotion she still carried. Whisper's head dropped and tears welled. "Anger," she said quietly, her voice breaking.

In Atlantis, both Whisper and her Twin Soul, Raine, had been part human and part bird. Their duties had included delivering messages throughout the country. Such creatures were not allowed to have relationships or fall in love. Whisper and her Twin Soul knew the rules; however, their hearts knew nothing about rules. It wasn't long before they were meeting secretly in the forest.

One day a guard followed Whisper and discovered them. The guard knew that revealing their secret would give him great rewards so he quickly and proudly gave them up.

It had been several days since Whisper and Raine had seen each other and they were both exhausted. As they entered the clearing they embraced. Raine always said he loved the way Whisper felt in his arms, so warm and sweet smelling, and Whisper said she always felt safe with Raine. This day was no different. He held her close and they drank in each others energy of love and passion. They just wanted to be together. Was that asking so much?

Raine leaned back and looked into her eyes, searching, checking her energy and looking for signs of giving up. She had mentioned it a few times lately. He said he was afraid for her and wanted to help. He held her for several moments. The forest became quiet and the leaves rustled without any breeze. Raine quickly rose and pushed Whisper behind him

Soldiers quickly surrounded them. Raine fought with everything in him, but he was overpowered and soon bound and dragged away. Whisper would never forget the look in his eyes as he mouthed, "I'm sorry." She knew her heart would never be the same, and she was right.

They then dragged Whisper to a stone building where they incarcerated prisoners for torture and interrogation. She could hear Raine's screams not far away. The next day one of the guards laughingly told her Raine was dead.

Whisper's next weeks were spent being taunted, tortured and raped, until one day, unable to bear the pain and grief any longer, her heart stopped beating.

Pepper assured Whisper that she had completed her mission successfully in Atlantis and that she should be proud. Whisper did not feel proud. She only felt anger and grief so intense she began to shake. She further explained that these strange, hybrid bird and human creatures were called Centaurs. They were considered servants, which had created much anger within them.

Pepper said that Whisper should not be ashamed of being a Centaur. She gave Whisper a lot to think about and proclaimed the universe was proud of her. She made Whisper smile, just a little.

Pepper then leaned across the table staring into Whisper's eyes. Her voice was different this time, softer. With intense focus she began acknowledging Whisper's journey and thanked her for her courageous, dedicated work throughout many lifetimes. Her words were soothing and gentle, like a mother speaking to her child.

Whisper felt herself drifting and didn't remember much of what transpired after that. Carroll would later relate Pepper's acknowledgment of Whisper through the many beings channeling through her. The entire group was mesmerized as they listened to the insights she received. Afterward, the intensity of the session must have taken a toll because Pepper's body sagged with exhaustion.

Whisper kept looking at Cattree knowing she had met her before. She asked Cattree if she had ever been to California. Whisper was amazed that they had lived in the same town and taken a Tai Chi class from the same teacher, Andi. Then the magic happened...Whisper had taken the class nine years before Cattree, but Andi had only taught Tai Chi for one year before moving out of state. Yet, they had impossibly taken the class from the same teacher. How could that be? Had they been slipping in and out of realities back then?

Whisper secretly asked Altair, her spiritual guide, about the Tai Chi class Cattree had attended years later. Altair explained that everyone's alternate realities slip in and out of dimensions, time, and space. Whisper realized that alternate lives occur simultaneously and sometimes bleed through. She wondered if people slip in and out of their various lifetimes, just like the rocks had done that morning. Could this be a hint of how everyone would move into higher dimensions?

After several hours of laughter and great conversation, everyone decided it was time for bed. Hugs were given all around and Whisper and Carroll left for their rooms.

#  Chapter Nine  
Lily at Dinner

Lily later shared her perception of the events at dinner.

The day that Whisper and Carroll arrived I spent the afternoon exploring and stopping to embrace a beautiful tree that called to me. As I walked the land, enjoying what the valley had to offer, I began to relax.

At sunset I returned to my cottage and started reading a book from the library. After a short time I decided to go to the dining room; not really sure why because it was past the dinner hour. However, I did not argue with the whispers in my head. I was happily surprised to discover Carroll, Whisper, and the staff sitting around one of the tables. They all welcomed me and invited me to join them. I realized that I had arrived at the perfect place and at the perfect time.

The conversation flowed in a very unique way about our many connections and experiences. When Whisper and Carroll shared their experience that day at the little stone house, Pepper became excited. She revealed how she had recently energized the heart-shaped stones embedded in the sidewalk, and how happy she was that others recognized the feminine and masculine energies.

Pepper and I discovered we had shared several lifetimes together. We soon realized that a common theme in our dreams was the act of flying. We talked about how everyone's dreams were becoming prophetic. It was obvious that we all shared many things in common. Our conversation would have made the guests at a "normal" restaurant raise their eyebrows, but I loved it!

#  Chapter Ten  
"I Did It!"

Whisper had been in her room for only a few minutes when her phone rang. It was Carroll who said with excitement, "I did it! You have to come right now!"

Whisper slipped on her coat and stepped outside to knock on Carroll's door. Carroll immediately threw the door open and thrust a bottle of water toward her. It was crystal clear. Whisper grinned. Earlier she had told Carroll that if she wanted clear water, she should simply declare it. Within an hour of Carroll setting her intention, the liquid had become clear. This experience taught Carroll how powerful intentions are when declared and held without doubt. It was a lovely lesson.

Carroll laughed and kept repeating, "I did it! I did it!"

On her way back to her room, Whisper stopped for a moment to enjoy the crisp night air and sparkling stars. They were flashing as though sending Morse code. Whisper wondered what they were trying to tell her. She shook her head and opened her door. Her eyes widened when she noticed an elf sitting on her bed. He smiled and said, "Hello."

Whisper didn't move, afraid that if she did, the elf would disappear. Softly, she replied, "Hello."

The elf watched her intently. Whisper wasn't sure what she should do. Finally, she asked, "What's your name?"

The elf's smile widened at her question and he straightened as though proud of his name. "Shane." His blond hair framed gorgeous sparkling blue eyes. "Will I be in your book?" he asked.

Whisper frowned and wondered, what book? Shane's small face held so much anticipation that she simply said, "Yes."

They both laughed and he disappeared.

Whisper prepared for bed. Her room had a sliding glass door that faced a mountain in the direction Sri had said the space ships rested. She decided to leave her drapes open so that maybe, just maybe, she would see one. "Please, please, please," she prayed.

Whisper had always been saddened by moviemakers portraying space beings as having evil agendas toward humanity. Every time she saw them portrayed in that manner she wanted more and more to meet them. She wanted to tell them that there were people on Earth who knew they were here to help, guide, and teach. Why can't everyone just love each other and learn to play in the sandbox? She heaved a sigh.

Whisper crawled into bed, wrapped herself in her soft and yummy blankets, and watched the night sky. The stars danced and glistened as though beckoning her to come outside and play. Remembrances of everything that had happened that day waltzed across her mind. It was amazing that so much could have occurred in just one afternoon.

The wind in the trees lulled her to sleep.

#  Chapter Eleven  
Whisper Enters the Spaceship

The next morning Whisper awakened with an amazing memory of the dream she'd had. It took only moments for her to realize that it hadn't been a dream, but a life event, one that she would never forget.

A space being had entered her room and asked her to go with him. He had told her not to be afraid; he wasn't there to harm her. She responded that she knew he was a friend.

He was slightly shorter than she, thin of frame, with wide eyes that sparkled when he spoke. She'd intuited that he was an old soul in a small body. He'd told her that his name was Bobo and that he would like to take her to his ship. She'd jumped out of bed and glided through space with him, wondering how that was possible.

Inside his ship there were many space beings working around instruments that looked similar to computers and control panels. They paid little attention to Whisper and she wondered why? Bobo took her for a short tour explaining what she was seeing. He then took her to a small room with glowing crystal lights. He introduced her to another being named Pegue who stood a little taller than Bobo, but had the same expression of love and gentleness. Bobo said Pegue was the Captain of the ship. Whisper thought, Oh my, he's the leader.

Pegue quickly replied to her thought and explained that in higher dimensions there were no leaders and that everyone simply worked together for the highest good of all. Whisper imagined how great planet Earth would be if everyone would do that.

After a moment of watching the space beings, Whisper remarked that she had been under the impression humans were not allowed in the spaceship. She recounted Sri's story of how there seemed to be an invisible shield around the area.

"Most humans can't, but those who resonate with our vibrations can," Pegue replied.

"So I resonate with you?"

"At this moment, yes."

"What is your purpose here?"

"We raise frequencies and send them into the universe. We are protectors of this valley. We help those who enter here ascend into higher dimensions. We also clear the energy when they arrive."

"Did you need to clear my energy?" she asked. Whisper had worked so hard to clear her past, her pains, and her old belief systems. She really hoped he would tell her no.

"Yes," he said.

Whisper knew Pegue could see the disappointment in her eyes and was surprised when he laughed.

"How can there be anything else?" she questioned.

He laughed again and replied, "Not from your heart Whisper, but from the airport energy that is on the bottom of your shoes."

Whisper sighed and gave Pegue an impish grin.

Pegue explained, "We clear everyone who comes here, including the staff. Everyone carries negativity from the outside world when they enter this valley, it is important for us to clear that." He continued, "We are changing the magnetic grid in the valley and transforming the molecular structure of Earth." He began to move toward the ship's entrance and Whisper knew she was being taken back to her room.

"Can I return here?" she asked timidly.

"It would be our honor, little Whisper," he replied.

Once again Bobo clasped Whisper's hand and they traveled through space back to her room. She asked if she could hug him and he nodded. They embraced and she thanked him profusely for coming to her. He smiled and was gone.

Whisper cuddled under her blankets. She noticed that her skin wasn't cold from the frigid night air. How can that be? she wondered.

As she drifted to sleep she saw a vision of Sri's hand atop hers. She didn't understand the meaning of it and thought, Oh well, that's for another day.

#  Chapter Twelve  
A New Day

Whisper woke just as the sun was coming up. The birds sang as she nestled in her bed. She wrapped a blanket around her body and walked outside. The cool, crisp morning enveloped her with promises of new beginnings and magic. The birds and chipmunks beckoned to her. She felt as if all of nature was watching, greeting, and sending love. The energy of the land pulsed through her, filling her with awe and excitement. She looked toward the rushing creek and spotted a wolf—no, it was a coyote—no, it was a wolf. It was shifting back and forth before her eyes. "OH!" she exclaimed.

The sound startled the wolf and she looked up at Whisper. The animal stood very still and sent a message in the wind. "My name is Howler. What is your name?"

"Whisper."

Howler seemed to bow slightly before turning and running up the mountainside, first as a wolf, then a coyote, and again a wolf. When she reached the top she sent another message before disappearing, "I will be back."

So much had happened the previous night that Whisper felt overwhelmed and blessed. She knew she only had a few hours before heading back to town. She was very grateful for all the miracles that had happened and her soul yearned to stay. Only the day before she and Carroll had met some of their soul group and had bodily experienced slipping in and out of dimensions. She had also been greeted by Melchizedek, graced by angels, traversed the Labyrinth blind, imbibed holy water, and learned that Carroll's energy went down one side of Carroll's body and looped up the other side of Whisper's. She had also discovered how alternate lives slipped into physical lives, and how time really didn't exist except in the mind. She had experienced food created by a chef who downloaded recipes from the universe. She had received greater understanding of past lives and experienced Pepper's gift of channeling. An elf had sat on her bed. Later, she had been taken to a space ship where she met Pegue and her beloved Bobo. This morning a wolf had shapeshifted into a coyote and back and promised to return, And everything had happened within the space of hours. The valley had truly wrapped its arms around them and shared its magic.

After breakfast and a tour of the property it would be time to leave. Whisper longed to stay because she knew there was so much more the valley had to offer. But they had a schedule to keep. By noon, they would be gone.

#  Chapter Thirteen  
Forgotten Toast

Whisper took a shower and went in search of coffee, which she quickly found and took back to her room. She sat on the bed, reflecting on the insights she had received and realized that she had not brought her notebook. She ALWAYS carried a notebook with her. How could she have forgotten it? How would she remember everything that had happened and all that she had learned? She hadn't even taken pictures. She needed pictures.

Her thoughts were interrupted when Carroll knocked on her door and they went to the dining room to sit in front of the fireplace. Carroll stated, "I think we have three options today. One, we can leave after lunch and go to our Spa appointment, two hours away. Two, we can stay here until late afternoon and cancel our spa day, or–"

Before she mentioned option three, Whisper excitedly voted to stay. Carroll smiled warmly and confided that she also wanted to stay. They both giggled like schoolgirls who had just discovered a boy liked them.

While enjoying their strong, hot coffee, they shared their insights from the day before. Whisper's favorite pastime in the whole world was coffee and sharing!

The sun was tracking higher when Cattree entered the dining room and said she had come to make breakfast for them. Whisper had never felt so pampered. She was not used to being waited on. From the age of five she had raised two brothers. As an adult she had invited homeless teens to come and live with them. She had also cared for nine friends and family members with cancer, holding them when they crossed over. Then she had helped their families through the grieving process.

During breakfast, Whisper confided the events on the spaceship to Cattree. Cattree became very excited about her adventure and asked if anyone wanted to experience the magic of the pyramid she had built. She'd said that if you entered it with a clear intention, your intention would magnify multiple times. Whisper's heart sang at the chance to experience something so wonderful.

Lily arrived for breakfast just as Carroll slipped back to her room to grab a sweater. Lily bid Whisper a heartfelt good morning. Whisper loved this little one with such a gentle heart and warm smile.

Lily began to share her story about her soul mate. She had just met him, but she was afraid of losing him if she pursued her current path of higher understanding. Whisper reassured her that she would lose nothing that brought her heart joy. Suddenly, Lily sobbed and hugged Whisper, and a wonderful flow of love and energy wrapped its arms around them. What an amazing life we're living, thought Whisper.

Cattree brought breakfast to the table. Whisper then realized she had forgotten to make the toast that she had promised. She quickly apologized, but Cattree laughed and said Whisper was accomplishing something much greater. The love and concern from the staff was remarkable; their every action was for their guests. Whisper hoped the owners appreciated the gems they had helping them in this sacred space.

Later, Lily once again shared her perception.

My cottage was very lovely with a window in the roof. I could watch the stars from my cozy bed. When I went to the dining room for breakfast, Whisper and Carroll were already up, though it was still quite early. Cattree was with them. Each of us knew something great was about to happen that day. While Cattree made a tasty breakfast, I started to share my experiences with Whisper and soon found myself crying in her arms like a child. She said exactly what I needed to hear. She was so loving and understanding it made me grateful to have someone like her there. Everyone in the valley made me feel like I was with family. After breakfast I was invited to join the girls that day and I gladly accepted.

#  Chapter Fourteen  
Pyramid Magic

Whisper, Sri, Carroll, and Lily hopped onto a little golf cart and Sri buzzed them down the hill with the breeze blowing their hair. Piney scents wafted through the valley and a chipmunk raced across the road. Sri parked in front of a house where classes and meditations were held, and crystal skulls awaited the arrival of anyone willing to speak to them. It was a lovely space and the smell of candles reminded Whisper of home.

The room with the pyramid faced a large window which effectively transported the beauty from outside to the inside. Cattree was already at the house and began playing the crystal bowls. The beautiful tones ran chills up and down Whisper's arms

Cattree invited Carroll to play the bowls and everyone listened quietly as the vibrations reverberated throughout the room. Cattree then asked Carroll to hold the crystal that sat atop the pyramid. Carroll bowed her head and tuned into the stone. A smile crept across her face. Whisper loved her smile because it could brighten anyone's day.

Everyone took a place around the outside of the pyramid while Carroll lay in its center. Whisper felt she needed to be at Carroll's feet. Lily chose her head and Cattree sat at Carroll's right hand.

As everyone settled into their space, it bothered Whisper that there was no one at Carroll's left side. She considered standing in the corner so she could hold both spaces, but she couldn't move. Immediately, a wonderful sense of love and peace swirled around the group and to her amazement, Aja appeared on Carroll's left.

Whisper smiled at Aja and thought about Carroll's ranch where she rescued horses, llamas, and dogs. Well, actually, Carroll would say they rescued her. It was an amazing property that she wanted to make into a spiritual retreat for others to experience peace and love. A few months prior, Whisper had been told by her guides that the ranch was becoming a powerful vortex for holding the energy of a City of Light. Shortly thereafter, Native Americans in spirit, fairies, gnomes, and angels began to appear. They had been instructed by Aja to create a circle of light in the meadow. The next day Aja and his spaceship had appeared in the meadow.

The ranch had become alive as Whisper and Carroll watched circles of dirt appear in the grass and lights float over the property. It was revealed that there was even a Twin Soul Tree, a Healing Tree, and an Angel Portal on the land. Whisper loved the ranch. There was magic everywhere and her heart soared whenever beings whispered messages to her.

After Whisper returned home from the ranch, Aja began to visit her often while she luxuriated with her coffee each morning. His spirit was strong, yet gentle, and his messages powerful. He was tall, handsome, and his communications always inspired awe and wonder in her. New insights flowed like liquid gold. He answered her every question without judgment or criticism. She felt safe when he was with her, and she was thrilled when he appeared at Carroll's left side. The universe was always timely. Now the space around Carroll was complete.

Immediately, Melchizedek and multiple angels came and stood behind Aja. Then star beings quietly appeared with their childlike faces. Moments later, at least a hundred animals appeared. Everyone was intent on the event taking place. There was so much love and peace that tears began to roll down Whisper's face and her sniffles became audible. The room overflowed with precious loving energy from the Divine God and Goddess. This was huge and Whisper knew it.

Later, when the energy began to fade, Carroll sat up and said with much emotion that her intention was to release anyone and anything that no longer served her highest good. She proclaimed that her heart would only receive and emanate pure love. She said her chest had expanded as it filled with love beyond comprehension.

Whisper related what she had witnessed, and when she said the animals had joined them, Carroll sobbed and confided that she had asked the animals to join her. She related that earlier she had honored the valley's animal kingdom and thanked them for their presence in her life.

Everyone took turns hugging Carroll as she cried. Whisper soaked up the abundant love and energy and looked out the window. With respect, she bowed to all the beings and animals as she thanked them.

#  Chapter Fifteen  
Lily Joins the Magic

It was now time for Lily to enter the pyramid. Before entering, she played the singing bowls and then held the crystal, setting her intention and nestling inside. Everyone took their spots, but this time Whisper was not worried about the empty space as Aja and the other beings were still there, honoring and watching.

Lily immediately began laughing, and not just little giggles, but huge belly laughs. Every time she laughed she would place her hand over her mouth.

Everyone joined the gaiety and the harder Lily laughed, the harder they all did. It felt good to be so joyful. Whisper wasn't sure when she had last laughed this hard and she wished that Lily wouldn't cover her mouth as if she was embarrassed. No one should ever be embarrassed by joy, especially when it was bringing such happiness to others. Whisper finally bent down and whispered to Lily that it was okay to just let the joy flow. Lily continued laughing, but now she placed her sweet hand on the floor and enjoyed the moment. Whisper thought, This is how life should be—laughter without guilt. Lily continued laughing for several more moments and so did everyone else.

Too soon, the moment passed and Lily sat up. Whisper asked if she had seen something or been told something funny. She said "No," and explained that she had set her intention to view everything from her higher mind's point of view so she could release her fears. She said that after her fifth deep breath, a powerful laugh had burst forth even though she had not been thinking of anything funny.

Laughter is our higher mind's view. Whisper pondered that thought. It was a new insight. Religious dogma had a tendency to censor humor and yet heavenly beings loved to laugh. Huge lesson.

Lily smiled through tears as everyone shared their insights. Whisper thanked her for the blessing of laughter and everyone promised to laugh more and to share their joy.

#  Chapter Sixteen  
Nelson Mandela Joins the Magic

The morning was still early when Cattree waved Pepper into the house. They had noticed her through the large picture window.

Pepper entered the room looking sleepy-eyed and exhausted—badly in need of coffee. She told them she had been up all night enjoying a fantastic etheric party with star beings. At one point she said she had walked around the property with them and marveled over the beautiful flowers. With a twinkle in her eyes, she related that she had watched several space ships hover above the parking lot, and especially Carroll's car. Pepper said they'd likened their activity to a "tune-up," for lack of another word. Everyone wondered what they had done, but knew they'd just have to wait and see.

Pepper went on to explain how Cattree had joined her on the walk and when Pepper had wanted to go to bed, Cattree had empathically said she couldn't because they had important work to accomplish before morning. Cattree explained that her Higher-Self had told her to invite the group to experience the pyramid because it was a step toward bringing all the messages and experiences together in perfect synchronicity.

Before continuing with the pyramid, everyone decided to congregate with Pepper in the small office so she could enjoy her much needed coffee. Sri arrived and Cattree asked Whisper to give him an account of her spaceship adventure from the night before. Sri loved the space beings and longed to see them with his physical eyes. As Whisper spoke, Sri became more and more excited about her adventure with Pegue and Bobo.

Unexpectedly, Pepper began to channel Melchizedek. He revealed that Whisper had been inducted into the Melchizedek Order the night before. Whisper didn't really know what that meant, but kept her questions to herself for the time being. Pepper said it was not the usual Melchizedek initiation, but a very special one honoring Whisper. She said the initiation would bring Whisper additional powers.

Pepper suddenly exclaimed that another man had entered the room, but when she tried to say his name, she covered her mouth with her hand. She said it wasn't for her to reveal who it was. Whisper wondered about that. Why couldn't Pepper say his name?

Carroll then excitedly exclaimed that she knew who it was and she literally started jumping up and down with joy. "It's Nelson Mandela," she yelled.

Pepper's wide smile confirmed Carroll's proclamation. Carroll loved the great leader and she had been very sad when he crossed over, but she had asked him to walk with her and he had agreed.

Pepper then looked at Whisper and said the two men would now travel with her in spirit. Whisper was shocked! Why would they walk with her? Surely they had more important things to do.

Cattree smiled as though she knew something everyone else did not. She then escorted the group back to the pyramid and asked Whisper to hold the crystal.

Feeling overwhelmed, Whisper stepped inside the pyramid and lay down. Carroll sat at her head, Sri and Lily sat at her feet. Cattree was on her left and Pepper on her right. Whisper started to think about her intention, but Nelson whispered, "Just allow whatever is to be, to happen."

And so she did.

#  Chapter Seventeen  
Whisper's Ceremony

Immediately Whisper felt a surge of loving energy surround her. All the beings that had joined Carroll earlier were still there. She was glad. She could feel their curiosity and wondered what it meant. And then they bowed because Melchizedek and Nelson Mandela had entered the Pyramid. She wondered why they were there. When they knelt and began washing her feet, Whisper was overwhelmed. Why would they do that? They looked up at her and smiled.

Nelson Mandela said, "We are here to honor you, dear one."

Whisper could not understand why they would honor her. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she stood. The two beings held her tightly before bowing before her.

Shouldn't she be the one bowing to them?

In bewilderment, she looked toward Cattree and Pepper for explanation. When Cattree said that all the beings had bowed to her, Whisper's tears overflowed and her hiccups became loud. Cattree and Pepper did their best to make her understand that this ceremony was meant to honor her and celebrate what she had become. Pepper explained that induction into Melchizedek's Order had been bestowed upon many, but that Whisper's induction was on a higher plane and rarely done. Whisper just stared at them with incredulity. She couldn't process any of this. She was just a woman who had done nothing special, nothing more than others had. She just didn't "get it." At that moment all she could do was sigh.

Carroll expressed how much she loved Whisper and how Whisper, as her mentor, had helped her grow immensely in her spiritual path. She emphasized that Whisper had helped so many that she deserved the honor just bestowed.

Whisper stared out the window realizing she had been holding her breath. As she exhaled, Aja, the space beings, the angels and the animals, all bowed. She had to sit down before she fainted and for a long time she cried.

Cattree asked Sri to hand Whisper the box of tissues. He said he couldn't because she held his hand so tightly. She glanced down and saw his hand atop hers, just like the vision from the night before. She could feel his gentle spirit weaving in and out of her body. Once again, she sighed.

Melchizedek and Mandela then whispered that this was verification of what had just occurred and that she needed to accept her divinity.

Never one to be in the spotlight, Whisper thanked everyone and stepped out of the Pyramid. During the following hours she was reminded many times about the ceremony and the honor that had been bestowed upon her. It would be many days before she finally "got it!

#  Chapter Eighteen  
They Are Off

It was time for their tour with Sri. Cattree remained at the little house, but everyone else quickly donned their coats and shoes and headed to the golf cart. Lily and Carroll jumped into the back and Whisper climbed in front with Sri. Sri made a quick stop at his room to pick up his water bottle because he was taking them to the Christ Consciousness Well. As they drove toward his building, Whisper and Sri chatted and he shared more about his duties in the valley. Whisper teasingly asked if there was anything he couldn't do and he replied, "Yes, many things." She teased him again by promising that she would never tell anyone there was something he couldn't do. He was a great sport about her teasing.

They arrived at his place and he invited them in. His living space was beautiful with a deck that faced the gorgeous red rocks encompassing the valley. Everyone spent several minutes drinking in the beauty. As Whisper admired the rocks she could see within the stone faces many generations staring across the valley. They want to speak, she thought.

Sri remarked that they needed to hurry if they were to complete their tour before Whisper and Carroll had to leave.

Carroll giggled and said she could envision Whisper sitting on Sri's deck, coffee in hand, and downloading information from the rocks. Everyone laughed and added their own comments. Sri even had a chair placed exactly where Whisper would have sat. Secretly, she marveled at the magic one could witness from his deck.

Although everyone was joking, Whisper was still feeling overwhelmed by all that had happened in the pyramid. It felt wonderful to be surrounded by so much friendship, beauty, and love. A painting on Sri's wall captured her attention and she told him how much she loved it. He admitted that it was one of his favorites. He then turned on his CD player and The Ultimate Om filled the room while he excused himself to retrieve his water bottle.

Whisper was suddenly drawn to another painting that hung next to the sliding glass door. It portrayed a man and woman holding hands and walking under an arch. The painting drew her in as the music touched her heart. She could literally feel what the couple was feeling, both physically and emotionally. Not only did she feel the dirt under her feet, but the energy of the Twin Souls who had re-united and were walking a new path together.

Whisper had been researching Twin Souls and now understood the difference from that of Soul Mates. A Twin Soul was literally half of a soul that had split off when it entered Earth and was living a separate life. Twin Souls were always aware of each other on a soul level but learned and expanded separately. However, when the time was right and they were destined to merge again, nothing could stop that reunion.

Whisper's eyes widened when she noticed the bowl of crystals to the right of the picture begin to glow, and on the left, fairy orbs danced. As Whisper's spirit returned from its journey with the Twin Souls, Carroll said to her, "You've been in a meditative state for over thirty minutes." Whisper was stunned. It had felt as if only two or three minutes had elapsed since she'd noticed the painting of the Twin Souls. Carroll admitted that she had also been engrossed in much the same manner with a painting on the opposite wall.

Sri asked if they wanted to see some of the precious artifacts he had collected during his travels. He also asked them to bless his space, which Whisper considered to be a great honor.

Everyone enjoyed listening to Sri's descriptions of his statues and pictures, and then Whisper blessed his room by sending loving energy throughout. He gratefully thanked them and soon they were headed for another adventure.

#  Chapter Nineteen  
The Tour

After leaving Sri's living quarters, the group headed for Lily's cabin to pick up her water bottle. The cabins in the valley were fashioned like log cabins and had decks, skylights, twin beds, and small tables. Whisper peeked inside Lily's cabin and was amazed to discover an angel standing inside the room. When Sri showed them the other cabins, there were also angels.

Whisper told the group about the angels and Sri said, "Many guests who rent the cabins leave after a short time because they feel they're being watched and it frightens them."

His words saddened Whisper. Angels never wanted to evoke fear, they were sent to protect humanity. Fear distorts everything.

Before leaving the area with the cabins, Sri wanted to share a song he had written and his soft and beautiful voice warmed their hearts. His song was about golden spaceships that he and others had seen in the center of the labyrinth.

All too soon, everyone climbed back into the golf cart and Sri continued their tour. The next stop was the Christ Consciousness Well. Sri turned on the water pump for the special occasion. Everyone knelt beside the spout to fill their bottles and the water splashed, drenching them. It was fun and refreshing and Sri stood to the side laughing at their playfulness.

When their bottles were full they took long gulps. Whisper could feel the love and warmth of the water flowing through her body. She thought how wonderful it would be to have this incredible water available every day. Nelson Mandela leaned down and whispered in her ear, "Granted." Whisper grinned and took another gulp. What is this place?

#  Chapter Twenty  
Angel Wheel

Their next stop was the Angel Wheel and this time its energy reached out in loving welcome. Carroll said she no longer felt any resistance. Whisper's heart jumped when she stepped onto its revealing paths. She began her journey by sensing the perfect spot to stop and allow messages to flow through her. Almost immediately she discovered the place, but to her surprise, she was told to continue onward and keep searching. Carroll, who was behind her, felt inclined to turn right instead of left. Sri followed Whisper and chose the exact spot she had. Whisper kept going until she was directly across from Sri.

Carroll chose a place that was halfway between Sri and Whisper. Lily immediately stepped into the center of the circle. They had unknowingly created the shape of a half moon that occupied one-half of the wheel.

Whisper stood in her chosen spot, closed her eyes, and felt the energy of angels wrapping their wings around them. The birds sang a melodic song that she had not heard before. The sun warmed her face. The message she received was short and sweet: Your Twin Soul is returning. The energy abated and she was instructed to turn around and look at the mountain. She obeyed and noticed a circle on the mountainside that was free of any brush. She watched and waited. Soon, a large and gorgeous angel appeared with wings outstretched.

Whisper had never witnessed an angel with wings. Yes, she had seen other angels, power animals, spirit guides, and those who had crossed over, but never an angel with wings. The wings were bright and large and she marveled. The angelic being bowed his head and Whisper knew he was confirming the message about her Twin Soul, but she also knew his appearing was for someone else. She asked who the message was for, but received no answer, which surprised her. She almost always received answers to her questions. She didn't dwell on it, though. Whoever was supposed to know about the angel would find out when the timing was right.

The others began returning to the golf cart, but Whisper stopped them and pointed to the spot where the angel stood. She didn't share her message about her Twin Soul; it wasn't important for the others to know, but she did tell them about the angel. Sri promised he would never go there again without looking for the being. Whisper then perceived that the angel had come for him, not her.

Sri asked if she knew the angel's name; she shook her head no. She had never been good with the names of beings. She supposed it was because they often said they didn't have names, they had energy signatures. They said names were given to Earth people. The energy Whisper had received from this particular angel was incredible. She had never connected with him before. Later it was revealed that his name was Uriel.

With each step in this magical valley, Whisper knew she never wanted to leave its vibrational field. She felt as though her very breath depended on staying there. Her vibrations had never been so high. Could she sustain them after she returned home? In only a few hours she had experienced more than she had in months. She had always thought her spiritual path moved quickly, but this valley was amazing. She laughed when she wondered if the owners had difficulty getting people to leave. Most resorts struggled to get people to come.

#  Chapter Twenty-One  
Pathway Reveals Its Secrets

Sri said that he would like to show them one of his favorite spots in the valley. He led them to a pathway across from the Angel Wheel that followed the course of a creek surrounded by magnificent trees.

As soon as Whisper stepped onto the path she saw fallen limbs and tree trunks that had given their lives and lay quietly dried and silent. Behind them, hidden to most of the world, star beings crouched and shyly watched them. They were small and cute, and smiles radiated from them even through they seemed fearful of Whisper and her friends.

Whisper nodded and silently sent the message that they had nothing to fear. They responded with, "Welcome, little one."

Whisper smiled at the star beings and looked toward Sri and the others, but they didn't seem to notice her new little friends, which made her sad.

Whisper told the others about the star beings and they looked in that direction. The beings began to send a silent message to Whisper filled with love and tenderness. The message was for Sri. They instructed Whisper to place her hand over his heart. She asked Sri for permission and he quickly agreed. The star beings said, "We have removed the issues you have been working on. Don't worry about them anymore." Sri expressed great relief and Whisper was grateful to have been helpful in relating this message.

Whisper glanced to the left and gasped. There was a dragon lazing on the branch of a mighty tree. The great one was sunning himself so he paid little attention to them, although he did stare directly at Sri. Whisper told Sri and he smiled. Everyone paused to enjoy the antics of the Space Beings and the dragon. The sun warmed them and their hearts hummed with happiness.

Carroll walked over to a tree and hugged it. Lily said she had hugged it only the day before. Sri continued leading them along the energizing path. Whisper was the last person in line. Suddenly, she felt compelled to stop and concentrate on the energy beneath her feet. There were three lines of energy surging along the path. She called for everyone to stop and explained what she was experiencing.

Carroll was standing on a slightly elevated spot just a few yards ahead. She said she felt the energy pulsating along the path and literally jumped for joy. She said she always got excited when she encountered spiritual energy. Sri revealed that the very spot Carroll was standing on was a powerful place on the property for him as well. Everyone felt such gratitude that they formed a circle around the energy and gave thanks for this special time in their lives. Friendships were being forever formed on that powerful vortex.

Whisper wondered whether all of this had been created by the owners. Or perhaps they had been whisked away into another land?

She would not discover the answer until she returned home and layer upon layer of messages were unveiled. "Dig and you will find," she was told by Melchizedek.

#  Chapter Twenty-Two  
Talking Rock

Sri then led them down to the creek where he excitedly shared his story of clearing the area during overwhelming heat so a concert could be held. It was amazing to Whisper how determined he was to make the area perfect for everyone. She watched as his face lit with love and gratitude as he re-lived that moment in time. He said during the concert he was so exhausted he forgot the words to the song he had written. She wished she had been there the night of the concert, sitting on a rock and listening to the babbling creek as Sri shared his love by singing.

Even now, his love swirled around them like an enormous wave, guiding and teaching, loving more than anyone Whisper had ever met. She knew that her heart was connected to Sri's and the others' at the soul level. Later Carroll revealed that she knew it too. Four soul mates had joined their energy in ways none of them could understand. How would it mold their future? Whisper didn't know and it wasn't important. She just knew there would be an impact; that every word, every hug, was for a reason far beyond their understanding.

Sri began walking toward two exposed concrete foundations that had once supported houses. He explained that a flood had long since leveled them. Whisper followed as the others stepped around a rock that lay half buried in the ground. The rock spoke to her. "Step on me."

"Step on you? Won't that be uncomfortable?"

"No."

Whisper gently stepped on the rock. What a blessed experience. Energy surged through her. Even the rocks were speaking loudly to her. Whisper's heart was so full she could barely breathe. Who would have guessed that when Carroll discovered this magical valley their every second would be filled with amazing experiences and messages? Whisper loved her life!

#  Chapter Twenty-Three  
Rainbow Bridge Magic

Sri then led them to the half-painted bridge. Whisper's heart soared as she stood above the babbling creek. Everyone shared insights and desires, talked about nature and relationships. A new energy began to swirl around Whisper, begging for her attention. With the energy also came a wonderful realization of how interconnected the four of them were, and had been since the moment they'd met. There had been no competition, no struggle for leadership, no one even questioned the beautiful experiences they verbally shared; they simply walked in oneness, love, and purity. Whisper wondered how often something that amazing really occurred. Maybe it did years ago, but now it was rare, and she felt blessed to be a part of it.

"Pay attention," the energy whispered.

Their little group talked more about relationships in their lives and how dysfunctional they had become. Whisper was acutely aware of Sri's energy and how easy it was to talk to him. There was none of the usual male/female dance that often clouded interactions, and there was absolutely no judgment, control, manipulation, misunderstanding, doubt, fear, or ego in any of their communications. Everything flowed in a manner Whisper had never experienced. Their souls seemed to merge and Whisper realized that relationships in the New World would be like that.

There wasn't a moment when anyone worried about how they looked, or if anything they said would be rejected. It was if they had all been together throughout time. Maybe we have, Whisper thought.

She also knew that she would never settle for anything less than what Sri was revealing in his human form and yet, was he even human in that moment, or was he revealing his etheric self to them? Whisper didn't know. It didn't matter. All that mattered was that she knew the kind of relationships she would allow, and those she would reject and never let touch her heart again.

Had Sri experienced the magic on the bridge? She didn't know. She hoped so. She hoped that he understood his role on Earth was to reveal what unconditional love truly meant.

Whisper tucked her experience on the bridge into a special place in her heart. She couldn't wait to make new friends in higher dimensions because she now longed for a connection that was far beyond anything on planet Earth. The words, settle not, reverberated throughout her being.

#  Chapter Twenty-Four  
Heart Math Speaks

Before they knew it they were headed back to the dining room for lunch. They didn't want to keep their very special chef waiting. Cattree joined them and they were served a marvelous meal that was beautifully presented and tasted like nectar from the gods. The gods were certainly in attendance that day.

Some of Pepper's friends drove to the valley to join her for lunch. As she introduced Whisper, Carroll, Sri, Lily, and Cattree to her friends, she jokingly called them the "Awesome Five" and made mention that Whisper was the Valley's honored guest. Recognition or praise had always made Whisper uncomfortable. In her life she hadn't received much of it and her shyness made her hide behind Sri like he was a safety net.

Sri had been telling everyone about a unique instrument he had ordered called Heart Math. He asked if anyone would like to experience it before they left the valley. Everyone chimed in, "Yes!" and once again they were off, speeding along the trails in the glorious golf cart.

They returned to Sri's house and settled in the living room. Sri explained that the machine scientifically mapped biorhythms to determine when someone was in their heart or their head. The first level was very easy and allowed for extraneous thoughts, the second level was only slightly more difficult. The third level needed deep meditation and the fourth did not allow one single thought to pop up.

Whisper was the first to try. Sri showed her how to hook herself to the device and then instructed her to sit quietly so the instrument could do the rest. As soon as he turned the machine on, she went instantly into her heart. When Sri began talking and she tried to listen, she went into her head. However, whenever she conversed, she went back into her heart.

Sri, who had been monitoring the output, said with surprise, "I've never seen the machine react like this. Usually, people are in their heart while in a meditative state, and go into their head when they speak."

That was a huge revelation for Whisper. Whenever she conversed it was easy to stay in her heart, but when she actively tried to stay there, the machine beeped. Whisper's heart was once again showing her how important it is to stay in the moment and not worry about the world or what others are doing or saying. The only place to be is within. That's where the messages hide and love resides. That's where everyone connects on a soul level and it's the only place we can grow and find true happiness.

Everyone took their turn on the machine and agreed they wanted one, too. They wanted a barometer showing where they were at the end of each day.

The time to depart was growing close. Carroll and Whisper had to leave in just a few hours. Whisper's heart was breaking. Her soul felt at home in this land where three of her soul mates had re-united with her. She wondered if her heart could feel the same anywhere else. Was this valley an illusion revealing the secrets of the universes to the Awesome Five?

They stepped outside and Sri took some pictures. Carroll asked him if he had any advice for her when she opened up her Spiritual Center. He emphasized the importance of not allowing ego to enter. At the time, no one knew that the admonishment would become the downfall of this beautiful valley.

Carroll thanked Sri for his advice and hugged him. Whisper hugged Lily, knowing that distance would never separate them again. Everyone's hugs were not the usual Earth hugs. They were soul hugs from other universes; they were hugs that Whisper would cherish forever.

#  Chapter Twenty-Five  
Twin Souls Merge

Because Carroll and Whisper's rental car was still at the bottom of the hill next to the Angel Wheel, Sri volunteered to drive it to the dining hall while they packed.

While Carroll was inside her room preparing to leave, Whisper stood outside the door to her own room gazing toward the surrounding monoliths. In her heart, she knew someday she would return because the rocks wanted to speak with her. They kept whispering and she yearned to sit and listen to their messages. But there was no time now.

She breathed in the crisp air and pondered the events of the past twenty-four hours. How could so much have happened? What had really occurred? Were they really in this valley or had they traveled through space and time to another dimension? Maybe she was really napping back home and dreaming.

A raven landed at Whisper's feet and she suddenly felt her Twin Soul's energy swirling around her; however, this was different than before. His soul was merging with hers! At first she felt both male and female energy flowing back and forth across her chest and intertwining. Her heart literally became warm as love bubbled and overflowed into every cell. She felt a shift within that changed everything in her mind, body and spirit. It didn't hurt, it was just intense. Her mind tried to understand something she had never felt before. All her life her Twin Soul had walked etherically with her. He would come and sit with her and her eye color would change as his energy surrounded her. He always came at dark moments in her life or sometimes during dreams to hold her. They longed to be together in the physical world but in this lifetime it was not to be. It saddened Whisper because she missed him so much.

Unexpectedly, his wisdom enveloped her; wisdom she had never received before. His wisdom was merging with hers.

After all the emotions, frequencies, and channeling she had experienced in the past twenty-four hours, she wasn't sure she could take another powerful moment.

Aja, the angels, the space beings, the dragon, Melchizedek, Uriel, Nelson Mandela, and all the animals in the valley surrounded her once again and assured her that she could withstand another surge of energy, and that it had to be accomplished while she was still in the valley. They bowed to her and transmitted their very special kind of love and she knew she would never feel fear again.

"We only have a short time to accomplish this feat," they said. Whisper nodded and they went to work.

At times she felt solid, other times, shaky. She experienced a gentle breeze wrapping its wings around her and within three sighs it happened. She wondered if she would meet her Twin Soul and they would walk away together. However, it was explained that his human form and mind were not ready to join with hers, but in order for her to take her next step, she needed their souls to merge. She knew who he was, she had known him forever.

Whisper panicked. How could his soul join hers if the rest of him didn't? What would happen to him? Would he die? None of this made sense. Her Twin Soul still lived on Earth but had only visited her etherically.

Whisper's understanding suddenly blossomed and she understood how narrow her perception was while walking the earth; how she categorized everything into little boxes. She now understood that literally anything is possible and humans never dream big enough. Because life on Earth is an illusion, anything can occur. The time had come for her to have her whole soul back. Twin Souls can survive apart because everyone has free agency, but they would always feel that something was missing.

Now that they had merged, she understood that his soul had been longing for hers for all of his incarnations; however, his mind was not ready for anything else. Her heart cried because she knew she wanted all of him, but she also knew she had to honor his choice without manipulation or control.

Over the next weeks more and more occurred that helped Whisper understand this amazing event and helped her sort out the many misconceptions she had believed.

Three sighs and it was over. She watched the raven fly away.

#  Chapter Twenty-Six  
Farewell

Carroll had wanted to return to the Crystal Skulls and the Medicine Wheel before they drove back to town, but Whisper couldn't receive any more energy into her body. She was exhausted and drained and full of questions. She knew additional messages would unveil more layers of what had happened, but physically she wasn't ready.

After packing they went to say goodbye to Pepper and sign out. They were greeted with hugs from both Pepper and Cattree. Pepper followed them outside and took some treasured pictures, then once again impressed upon Whisper the understanding of the ceremony that had honored her.

Pepper and Cattree walked Whisper and Carroll to their car. Lily arrived just as they were saying their final goodbye. Whisper was thrilled to receive one more precious hug from their dear little friend from Hungary.

Whisper's heart was breaking as they drove away. She had always dreamed of finding a place where space beings, animals, angels, enlightened souls, and dragons lived, and she had found it in this valley. She had also reunited with more of her soul group and joined with her Twin Soul.

As she and Carroll began their journey out of the valley, Whisper's eyes were drawn to the top of one of the mountains. Standing tall and proud was a cowboy. With eyes sparkling he bowed his head and tipped his hat. Next to him stood Shane, Bobo, Pegue, Howler, and the dragon. She waved and they slowly retreated to the backside of the mountain. Whisper's heart overflowed and a tear slowly found its way down her cheek.

When Carroll crossed the bridge the Rainbow Man was there, just as he had been at the beginning of their twenty-four hours. His smile was the same and his eyes bore into Whisper's heart. He winked like he had a secret. Was the Rainbow Man real? Was he confirming that everything they had experienced was real? Or was he an illusion dreamed up by her imagination? Were Pepper, Cattree, and Sri real, or were they angels unaware, star beings that danced around in her dreams? Did it really matter? All that mattered was that Whisper wouldn't have traded those precious twenty-four hours for any reality.

#  Chapter Twenty-Seven  
Star Beings Fixed Their Car

Mourning their bittersweet departure, Whisper and Carroll continued up and out of the valley. Carroll said, "Hmm, the engine sounds different."

The motor revved smoothly and quietly like an elite model, when just the day before their rental car had been noisy with little acceleration and much vibration. Today the car jetted up the dirt road and over the un-manicured terrain with hardly any acceleration. It glided up the hill regardless of potholes and bumps. Honestly, it felt as if they were hovering. Whisper wondered how this was possible.

As they turned on to the highway they both giggled with glee! Carroll accelerated momentarily just to test out what was happening and they zoomed past a few cars at lighting speed. Their wheels were no longer on the ground. The other drivers looked at them startled. They were flying low and the ride was smooth as glass. Then they remembered Pepper saying the star beings had done something to their car.

After a delightful journey, they arrived at their hotel and checked in. They were escorted through a gorgeous patio filled with flowers, palm trees, water fountains, fireplaces, and ponds. It wasn't the valley, but it was a loving and inviting place. To their dismay their room keys did not work. They tried both of them. Still, they could not access their rooms. Carroll called the desk and a young man was sent up with new keys. He tried their old keys first and strangely the doors immediately opened.

The next day Whisper caught a plane, but Carroll's husband met up with her and they stayed two more nights. Carroll told Whisper that every time she used her key the door would not open. Subsequently, she had two more sets made and became friends with the maid who helped whenever she wanted to enter her room. The maid remarked that this was very strange.

When Whisper returned home she asked her guides why the door would not open and they told her the valley was calling them back because their hearts were still there.

Whisper thought, If all this happened in twenty-four hours, what would happen if we returned for a week?

#  Chapter Twenty-Eight  
Through Pepper's Eyes

When Whisper and Carroll arrived we were really happy to have them. It was the slow period between our busy fall and the holiday season.

I knew Whisper and Carroll were going to enjoy their stay. The level of excitement was high when they checked in and we enjoyed explaining briefly how to begin accessing the valley's energy. The key was to just be open and available. Since I found them to be lovingly open, I knew they would have fun. I also knew there was significance with the owners' departure at this time and the arrival of new paradigms that were being revealed by the divine beings on our property.

I was called to dinner by Cattree. She let me know that our guests were hoping to interact with the staff, so I arranged my dinner break to join everyone in our family dining area. Lily, our guest from Hungary, joined the dinner party and we began to converse and share. I soon became giddy with Whisper's and Carroll's energy when they described their journey through the beautiful locations on the property. I was most surprised with their story of stopping by the walkway leading to the little stone house where I resided. For the past few evenings I had been tuning the two embedded hearts as Yin and Yang. Both Whisper and Carroll had stumbled upon these hearts during their journey and I was in awe of how much they understood about what I was doing. I was elated that they could experience my work so clearly. It helped my peace of mind to know that the energy I was being called upon to open in the valley was so well received.

Fulfilled by the day's excitement, our guests and staff retired for the evening after a delicious dessert and conversation bursting with energy. We all glowed from the experience of finding family.

During my night walk to the bridge, I encountered several groups of spirits that were convening in a conscious form to elevate my understanding of the many realms teaching me. On the return walk, I encountered a spaceship landing beside Carroll's room. It was so real in my vision, I thought perhaps it would manifest in real life. I then saw more ships landing on the property.

In spirit, I connected with Cattree, our amazingly sighted and gifted housekeeping leader. She was excited and I felt the energy amplify. I was feeling joyful and wondered if tonight I would walk onto a spaceship in life, not just in spirit.

Throughout the night I had a long journey. Cattree's spirit seemed to understand that there was something special about our unique connection to our new guests. During the night, I performed three separate tunings to heal and energize alignments on the property. We were in an accelerated shift. Every time I started to doze, Cattree would come back to me in spirit, grab me, and tell me where we were due to check in next. I was laughing about her intention to keep me working all night. I kept asking her spirit, "Do you realize I'm awake while you're sleeping?"

I kept reflecting on her military resonance and trying to imagine how these "light" teams were ordered. I also felt the current was too strong to disconnect and resigned myself to a sleepless night. Despite a constant longing for a nap, Cattree's powerful energy willed me to continue on. I knew it was important and I kept working at my best pace so we could complete our mission before daylight.

Toward morning, I met with Melchizedek and Nelson Mandela. They asked what I thought of Whisper's presence. I told them I had scanned her frequency and felt her resonance, and that it was very pure, beautiful, and evolved. I said her energy showed great persistence to know truth and I perceived she had arrived to open a legacy of light through her life. I felt honored by her presence and felt she deserved to be recognized. It was almost as though there was no way to compare her to the rest of us. She embodied constant belief, total love for the Divine, and a persistence to BE, no matter what.

I was very happy when Whisper was taken to the Ceremony of Illumination and invited to become part of Melchizedek's Order in a very special manner, one that was rarely given. This wasn't an ordinary initiation, but rather a unique offering in gratitude to those who served with a pure heart. I was so happy to know Whisper received that honor.

Despite the incredible events of the night, I was able to take a short, peaceful nap. Cattree, a very powerful and loving angelic being, waited patiently for me to get out of bed. Telepathically, she said they were waiting for me to arrive at the pyramid in the house.

When I got there, Cattree was excited to see me and was clearly in the middle of a spiritual ceremony. She had all the guests sitting in the living room around the pyramid. Sri had joined them and they were patiently waiting for me. They were having a great time and I felt their excitement. They agreed that a break was needed and they would wait for me to savor a cup of coffee. Everyone followed me into the office and I began sharing the events of the previous night. Many light beings and Masters began joining us. Whisper appeared slightly stunned when I shared the information about honoring her. Carroll got even more excited as I described the events that had transpired in spirit the night before. When I got to the part about Whisper's ceremony, I said, "Melchizedek and–", I paused before naming Nelson Mandela and Carroll started jumping up and down in excitement. At first, I was confused as to why I couldn't speak his name. Suddenly, Carroll burst out, "I know! I know who it is! It's Nelson Mandela!"

My eyes widened as I thought "Wow. She remembers being there in spirit. There had been no mention of Nelson Mandela that morning or the night before. It wasn't a guess or a suggestion; it was the marker of a definitive gift of great insight.

Carroll was squealing with joy for Whisper as I told the story of her acceptance into the Order of Melchizedek. I was stunned that the woman who professed she couldn't see and didn't understand spirit like her friend, Whisper, had just shown me how deeply she does see.

On the day of their arrival, I had intuited that they were here for a special reason, not just for their own experience, but for something hugely significant to this special land. They had arrived to bless the land with their greatness, prosperity, and loving truths. I was so excited for Whisper to be recognized and received by the legions of light because she is a holder of light who births even greater light into the love of being. I am always in gratitude to those who work at opening beauty into this New Earth.

#  Chapter Twenty-Nine  
Back Home

Whisper's flight home was uneventful and her driver arrived promptly to pick her up. On their return to her house he turned on the radio and they heard about a shooting at one of the high schools. Whisper was not sure if the driver was interested or if he thought she might be. After listening for only a few minutes she asked him to please change the station. He smiled and switched to one that was playing a beautiful New Age song. She did not recognize it, but she knew it was reaching into her very soul. She smiled when the DJ announced it was from the album The Ultimate Om. That was the one Sri had played while they enjoyed his art display.

It feels good to be back, Whisper thought. Her home was the only other place on Earth that made her feel like she had in the valley.

After her experience in the Valley, her body was still restructuring and her soul readjusting. Her perspectives were shifting. She felt different, she walked different—she was different. She was once again complete; the other half of her soul was back.

She wondered if her Twin Soul's physical form would ever join her. She didn't know. Would he suffer because of his choice? Or maybe this was the plan all along. Maybe this was their mission. Did she still hope for his return? You bet!

Whisper's body adjusted and readjusted for three days. Sometimes she felt uncomfortable and others times, warm and loving. Messages kept flowing through her because she couldn't stop them.

She began understanding layer upon layer of what had occurred. Carroll would call and often validate much of the same information Whisper was receiving. Validation became an exciting adventure. Many of the revelations came in threes, which was fun.

Whisper started to understand what had occurred at the Angel Wheel. On the first night they had been told not to enter. At a young age, Whisper had learned not to question or analyze her feelings; simply to listen and follow the message. Now she was grateful she had followed that principle at the Angel Wheel, because the first night there had only been Carroll and Whisper. As they later discovered, they needed four inside the wheel so Whisper's message would make sense. Sri had ended up across from Whisper, with Carroll to her right, exactly midway between Sri and Whisper. Lily was in the center, which left the other half of the wheel empty. Whisper's message had been, "Your Twin Soul is returning." Everyone's placement in the wheel symbolized that she had been only half of her divine self.

A Twin Soul is the half of your soul that separated the moment you arrived on Earth. Sri, the only man, stood across from Whisper, a cue card. He represented to her that a male was coming.

Back home, Whisper began to realize that everyone is part of a magnificent tapestry that weaves in and out of each other's lives. Everyone in their group had been led to a certain place in the circle, unconscious of how it would help Whisper understand her message. At the same time they were exactly where they needed to be in order to receive their own messages. How amazing was that?

Whisper also began to understand just how complex our lives are by interacting with others, not only in this lifetime, but in alternate or parallel lives and universes as well. Most people believe they are a single human struggling alone, unable to make a difference, but Whisper knew differently.

Later, when the group had walked between the two foundations that had been destroyed by a flood, she had heard a rock and accepted the invitation to step on it. She had experienced powerful energy surges throughout her body, but just as quickly as the experience began, it ended, and the rock withdrew its energy.

After Whisper returned home she realized how connected everything is: the beings, the owners, the staff, and all of nature. Every second in the valley had revealed something amazing. She had never experienced anything like it before. It showed her how intuitive and loving everyone in the valley was in order to create such a space. Every plant, rock, tree, picture, person, and particle of food held a special message if you had an open heart and mind to receive it. However, she realized that the magic can swirl around you anywhere. The magic waits for you to join in.

#  Chapter Thirty  
Melchizedek Speaks

After being home for only four days Whisper began to realize why Melchizedek and Nelson Mandela had appeared to her. They were writing this book and she was the conduit. She had never channeled her own life's adventures and it was exciting.

As she sat watching deer walk through her yard and sipping coffee, Melchizedek began speaking.

I am here to serve and honor you. Thank you for accepting me into your space. You are a unique being Whisper, one that holds energy for all of humanity. You have learned to flow with the dance of the universe. You have learned to bring Heaven to Earth in your own unique presence. Life has been hard for you because you have chosen every lifetime as a struggle. As a result you have grown and expanded in this lifetime. You have moved into higher dimensions. My brother, Nelson Mandela, and I are here to help you with this account of your journey that has culminated into a new form, and the valley was instrumental in that process. I will help you journal your adventures and Nelson will infuse the words with love, compassion, and peace. We are honored to join you in this. We are grateful you have accepted this assignment. Your heart now longs for the valley. Your energy imprint will remain there for many seasons. As you return to that land, your imprint will become stronger, continuing to heal and move the energy into higher dimensions.

You now have many projects that will come to you. We hope you will say yes to all of them.

As you continue to youth, rather than age, more projects will arrive. Your seventy years are no longer. They have now become fifty. People are beginning to notice your "youth-ing." That is a blessed thing. Miracles happen when you set intentions for your highest good.

Whisper said, "I don't understand why you would come to me."

I am here to awaken the powers you brought to Earth. They could not be awakened until now. Now is the time. You will walk stronger. People will listen to you. Those who have followed me will now follow you. You are one of the blessed Masters. You need to understand this and have the courage to accept this role. You are beginning to step into your divine robes and I am here to help you with that.

The world is changing. You are learning to walk in higher dimensions, little one. You have visited them for a long time, but now they are becoming your constant home. You are going to show others how to do it. You are stepping in and out of alternate dimensions and staying there longer and longer. Soon, you will no longer visit the old world. It is becoming more difficult for you to walk there and we understand. That will soon end for you. Others are now beginning to walk in the fifth dimension, but you are beginning to explore the sixth and seventh. We allowed you to see and experience as much as your human form could handle. You walked with angels and star beings the entire time you were in the valley. The staff you interacted with are angels and star beings. And yes, Whisper, you were right. They move in and out of their current form and we allowed you to experience that. Now you understand when you're shifting from your Earth form to your etheric form. The rocks at the Heart Circle, shifting in and out of sight, was your first experience in seeing something slip from one reality into another. As you stood there watching them, you felt your body shift, just like the rocks. Now that you are home you will continue moving in and out of your body. You will teach others how to do this. We are honored to walk with you, Whisper, and we again bow to you for your tenacity, endurance, curiosity, but most of all your heart.

#  Chapter Thirty-One  
More Layers Revealed

As Whisper enjoyed her precious coffee, bold and strong, her heart was full. She had only arrived home a few days earlier, but her life was completely different, and the valley's love and power still surrounded her like a warm hug from the angels. Tears kept streaming down her cheeks. There was so much love in her heart that her soul had returned to its full capacity. Who would have believed that what had happened was even possible? The most exciting part was her understanding that the shift had expanded into higher dimensions far beyond her wildest dreams.

As she sat pondering the past year the star being she had experienced at the valley joined her.

"Hello, Pegue," she said warmly.

"Good morning," he replied. "I believe you have questions."

"Only a million. Can you tell me more about the power lines I experienced on the path near the Angel Wheel?"

He smiled. "To you they appear as laser lines but are actually vibrational lines that extend outward from the wheel. That is why there are so many power spots on the land, and that is why you felt energy and love in every step you took."

"Where is the center of the wheel," Whisper asked.

"It is where we keep our ships within the invisible power shield. The lines extend way beyond the property. It is important that everyone in the valley change their thoughts and words so they no longer recreate old patterns of illness and aging. If they do so, their cells will retrieve their original crystalline blueprint and rejuvenate in that manner once again. No longer will they recreate a copy of their old body."

Whisper was in awe. She had never thought to do that. There was so much information she still needed to understand. She wanted it all.

She then asked Pegue if there was a need to worry about the airplanes that constantly flew over the property.

He replied that they had placed an invisible power shield over the area and they only allowed the pilots and instruments to see or record what would help the Star Beings Project.

Whisper asked about the financial support the valley needed at that time. Pegue assured her that the finances would always flow exactly as needed, and if the owners of the valley were replaced; it was because, as stewards, they were no longer standing in their integrity or their energy was needed elsewhere. He then warned that egos had to stay out of the picture. He also told her that the owners were there to keep the valley and its surrounding land pure and vibrating as high as possible.

Whisper told Pegue about the flood that had destroyed many of the buildings in the valley and asked if another one would come. He reassured her there wasn't one planned at that time. "Flooding clears the energy," he explained. "If the energy remains clear there will be no need for flooding. Energizing the creek starting ten miles above their property will purify the water that surges through their valley. Water carries messages and energy. It will flow for many, many miles carrying the messages from the valley and sharing them with thousands of people."

Pegue's energy then withdrew and Nelson Mandela appeared, standing tall and full of his loving energy. Whisper let out a sigh when she saw him. He had always intrigued her and she still couldn't understand why he would come to her. He asked if he could speak to her. She quietly whispered, "Yes, of course."

He said, "Melchizedek and I are here to help you write a book. It is one that will help many people. We know that you are nervous because you think you have nothing to say that has not already been said. You are wrong, Whisper. You may say many of the same words as others, but only you have the exact energy that needs to be within those words. It is your energy that will lead others into the New World. Each human has a specific mission to accomplish. Yours is to go into the higher dimensions, learn how to navigate them, and then show others the path. Everything is about energy. Everything is accomplished by moving energy, setting specific intentions, and speaking the exact words to manifest what you spoke. That is the true magic of the universe and you have learned how to do that. It is for that reason we honored you. Not many have succeeded in accomplishing that. Many try, but their hearts and their frequencies are still not at the level they need to be. You will show them, dear one."

Whisper asked, "Nelson, since I arrived home my skin feels almost translucent. It feels as though it is slipping in and out of this space. I need help in stepping into my new skin. Can you help me with that?"

Nelson smiled and responded.

Feel the power rising up within you. You were one of the most powerful angels in the heavens. You have always felt heavy and out of place because you had to decrease your vibration so much lower than others. The valley is closer to your original vibration than anywhere else on Earth and that is why you feel at home there.

I am honored to be allowed to settle my energy into your heart at this time. Many grieve my absence on Earth, but as you are experiencing, I am still as strong as ever. The valley is experiencing great power, movement, and help from many more than they know. The universe is bowing to them at this time. Their journey is not yet done. The love and compassion that resides there is being magnified and is flowing throughout the universe, raising the consciousness of all of humanity. With each person who raises their consciousness the higher dimensions slip closer and closer into your reality. Everyone helping on Earth is a unique and instrumental piece in the process. We are now sending a great and needed flow of pure love and compassion throughout this process and especially to the land and those who walk on Mother Earth. You are the blessed ones who are leading the way.

He then continued to warn those in the valley that if they walked without integrity or if they allowed their egos to lead them, they would lose the valley and everything that had been accomplished would dissolve away.

Whisper was shocked by his last statement and asked if that would happen. Nelson responded with a shrug and said it was up to the owners. He explained that many of the staff were fighting hard for the valley, but if the owners did not go within and face their ego issues, they would lose it all. A tear trickled down Whisper's face and her heart became heavy. She knew she would send the valley all of her love and healing energy and hoped it survived.

Nelson changed the subject.

Whisper, you married believing your husband would keep you safe. You have always felt alone and had tremendous responsibility since the age of five. That burden also made you afraid. Your husband took good care of you materially and helped with the children, but emotionally, he was never available. That made you even more afraid. When you stepped into fear and retreated, that was your written plan, your blueprint. You were meant to stand alone; it caused you to seek wisdom and love in higher realms. That is what we needed for you to do. You have suffered much in your Earth walks, but being alone made you strong enough to agree to stay on the planet. You encountered several exit points but you did not take them. We are cut of the same cord. I walked with you through those exit times. You didn't know I was there, but I was. I held your hand as I do now. I know you are confused about all the fuss you have been experiencing, but one day you will understand. You are far more than you think you are, just as all beings are. All of you are beginning to wake up and accept your powers once again. Humanity does not understand how difficult Earth life really is. This is the most complex planet to walk on, and yet, here all of you are. Not everyone is allowed to walk planet Earth, only the most valiant. Whisper, you have taught this for years, but you have not accepted it for yourself. I understand your pain and loneliness. I have also walked through many hard times, but no matter what we had to endure, we both continued to express love and compassion for humanity. I left Earth once again because it was becoming restrictive and there was nothing more I could accomplish here. We knew this time would come, we planned for it together, and I am here to help you continue on. Do not worry or fear this transition. You will not move permanently into the higher dimensions until your work is done here.

We know that we are giving you much to achieve. We understand the spiritual work you do at night is difficult. Holding those who are dying, those who have been tortured or abused is not an easy task, especially now that you remember much of it. But Whisper, you can do this. We are always standing beside you just as you do for so many.

You believe that sharing your experience is only to honor and give hope to others, but that isn't so. You will begin to remember our plan soon. We are glad you chose to be alone during this time. We have much work to do and we have much to share with you in a very limited time. Being alone helps us to do this in a quantum time space.

Remain open, little one, as you always do, and you will receive many messages from us. Continue to allow Pegue to come to you. Asha will speak often, as will the rest of your council. We all have much to help you remember. We thank you and honor you.

#  Chapter Thirty-Two  
Uriel Speaks

"Uriel, I want to thank you for appearing to me at the valley," said Whisper.

Uriel responded.

I showed myself to help Sri become aware of me, but mostly I wanted you to connect with me. I have many messages for you. I am here to help you understand on a cosmic level what the events you experienced in the valley meant. Sri was representative of a Twin Soul reunion—souls re-merging. You repelled the wheel the first night because you needed Sri and Lily to be in the circle to fully understand the message. We divinely orchestrated your steps in the valley in perfect order so you could receive all the messages we had for you. We placed the perfect staff to be available during the time you were in the valley. We helped them speak the perfect words and placed you in the perfect locations at the perfect times. We condensed all the events, power surges, sightings, and love vibrations into the twenty-four hours you were in the valley. Nothing was by accident from the moment you told Carroll about your city, your limo experience, your visit to the valley, your stay at the hotel, and up to my message to you today. Even the owners not being there was Divine timing. The synchronicity of everything was needed for you to receive the exact messages you received.

We are painting your picture anew every day and you are beginning to see the final masterpiece of your adventure. Nothing is ever by accident. You are in perfect resonance to receive all of our messages and synchronicities. We applaud you and are grateful for your openness, dear one. We hold you within our loving arms from this day forward.

Whisper was amazed by Uriel's words. She squirmed at his accolades for her. She couldn't understand why she was suddenly receiving all this attention. She was just one person doing the same things countless others were doing and trying to be the best person she could. She shook her head and decided she would try to figure it out later. For now she was going to ponder all that Uriel had shared. She felt as though she had received a very special piece of her puzzle, yet she still couldn't see the full picture. Her heart was full of love and curiosity, and for now that was enough. She laid her head back, closed her eyes, and journeyed back over the past hour. A smile lifted her lips as a tear streaked down her cheek. She was so blessed.

#  Chapter Thirty-Three  
Archangel Michael Visits

"Good morning, Whisper," Michael said.

Whisper was startled. First Uriel, and now Archangel Michael. She must really be in La-La Land.

In her ear he whispered, "This is going to be a fun assignment."

"Fun?" she repeated.

"Yes," Michael replied. "But first, I want to thank you for allowing me to walk with you. It was no accident that you chose the room with my picture in it. The painting was activated to resonate with your energy so you couldn't miss it."

"Wow!" Whisper silently mouthed. "I thought I just liked the room."

Michael laughed. "Everything is layer upon layer my child—your trip to this land; choosing the correct room; the painting speaking to you. Everything was all part of the story you wrote. You placed cue cards in your story and followed the hints. You are very good at that. We are always amazed at how you rarely miss one of your cues. We often joke that you must have placed magnets on your signals and carried one in your pocket."

Whisper had to laugh at that vision. It must be a pretty huge magnet. "Why have you come to me, Michael?"

"I have come to slice away all the negative energy you accumulated during your lonely marriage."

Whisper tensed and set her jaw. "I've already walked beyond all that," she announced, daring him to contradict her.

He gently smiled. "Yes, you have forgiven and forgotten, but the energy is still attached to you. With your permission I can release it from you."

Whisper thought for a moment, lowered her head in embarrassment, and quietly said, "Okay."

Michael continued, "As I release all cellular memory of pain from your past lives, I will also remove the pain and disease for your ancestors. This is huge, Whisper. Everyone's lives ripple throughout the universe, connecting them together. But as you allow me to sever all pain from you, it will help sever pain from humanity. You agreed before you came to Earth to stand in for those who could not do so for themselves. We have never been able to do this before, but humanity is now ready. You are one of those who agreed to allow this. Your heart is open enough now and your vessel is clear. Your mind desires only love. We have been waiting for you to be ready. Because of your agreement past pain will begin to leave millions on the planet. This is because of you, Whisper. You have no idea how special you are and everyone on the planet is. Only the most valiant beings were chosen to walk the earth and especially at this very time. We honor you for that.

"When you arrived in the valley, you believed you had come to check out a City of Light. You experienced many things, but that valley was not a City of Light. People often call places they created with love, Cities of Light, and that is a great name for them; however, the City that will soon appear on the planet will be the true City of Light. It will come down from the heavens and help everyone who desires healing, not only in their physical bodies, but also in their minds, hearts, emotions, and souls. This will be one of the most amazing events Earth has ever experienced.

You are now beginning to understand that your visit was to enable us to show you the completion of your puzzle. This is huge, not only for you, but also for all humanity and throughout the many universes. Wear your crown proudly and with integrity, Whisper."

"Crown?" Whisper questioned. Now she had to wear a crown? "Oh my goodness," she breathed, and wondered what could possibly be next.

#  Chapter Thirty-Four  
Pegue and Aja Return

Whisper sighed as she watched the gently falling rain. She had always loved rainy days. She wasn't sure why, but it felt as if God himself was giving her a nurturing hug. It had been a week since Michael had spoken to her, and to be honest, she was a little relieved that no one else had appeared. She had squirmed a lot in the past few weeks and it felt good to just be herself in the quiet and peacefulness of her home. She still couldn't grasp the full understanding of the ceremony and all that had happened. Again and again, she replayed it in her mind, trying to make sense of everything. But no matter how much she tried, she couldn't. She loved the insights, but the ceremonies and bowing was just too much.

Whisper's heart overflowed with love as she pondered the past weeks and sat sipping her chai tea. She loved chai on cold days. It felt like warm butter melting throughout her body. Suddenly, she bolted upright when Pegue and Aja appeared. She hadn't seen them enter. With amusement, she wondered if the "white coats" would soon take her away.

For the next hour she communicated with Pegue and Aja and asked many questions. After they left she pondered how everything was so different. Before, when she had meditated and traveled to other dimensions it had been done consciously and always felt clunky. She had seen things and experienced adventures, but she hadn't really been there, or so she thought. Now, her travels into other dimensions happened smoothly and quickly. She no longer watched her adventures, she was one with them.

Whisper had always experienced communication with spirit beings, but now messages poured without effort, thought, or reason. She was teaching things she didn't even know she knew. How can that be?

No longer did her words send others running from the room. They sat and even seemed "to get it." Secrets were revealed for anyone desiring to know them.

Before, when she had channeled, she would sometimes wonder if it was just her imagination. Now channeled words flowed quickly and easily without thought and it felt good. She no longer wondered what others were thinking or if her words hit their target. It didn't seem to matter anymore. Her ego had stepped aside and she spoke what she was given. No longer was there any fear of speaking what she saw or the messages she was receiving. This represented a huge shift for her. Sometimes her body felt etheric and that's when she was inspired the most.

Yesterday, she had felt so exhausted she had gone back to bed. It had only been 10:30 a.m., yet the four hours she had been awake seemed like four days. She had dragged herself back to her bedroom and collapsed onto her bed. The sheets had felt like butter against her skin and the blankets surrounded her with such warmth it made her heart sing. She had nestled into her pillow and fallen into a deep sleep within minutes.

When she awakened she realized she had slept for over five hours and knew deep within that something profound had happened, but she couldn't figure out what it was. Now a feeling of depression flowed through her. Her first thought was that she had wasted a whole day when she could have written many pages, but rather than jump from bed, she simply lay there watching deer wander up and down the hill behind her home.

Later, Carroll called and Whisper told her what had happened and how guilty she felt about wasting an entire day.

Carroll replied, "What if you weren't supposed to write?"

Whisper tried to explain her feelings and the word "void" entered her mind. Carroll had asked the perfect question. Whisper was proud of her. Carroll believed she didn't receive answers but she always did. She just didn't trust them. Who is really the teacher? thought Whisper.

Later she heard Aja speak.

You entered the between space of the third and fifth dimensions. Within the third dimension you had things to do. Within the fifth dimension you looked and saw what life could be like. While visiting the valley you experienced what your New World would feel like. Within the void you discovered you had released a great amount of beliefs and attachments to "the doing" of life, but there were still small attachments you held within. Originally, you thought you "should" have written. In the higher dimensions we have no "shoulds," everything flows synchronistically. Your lesson now is to learn how to have no agendas or expectations for each day. Your path is to simply follow your intuition, listen to your messages, and do what you feel inspired to do; nothing else. You will lead the way for others when you follow your intuition. You have a great testimony of how important it is to follow Divine leading without questions, doubts, or shoulds. Your messages are clearer now because your vibrational frequencies are much higher. You have let go of shoulds and lists, but you still feel you need to be in motion and that is holding you back. It is the little things that keep you where you are.

Pegue then stepped in.

You are still holding onto the thought that you need to be doing something, even if it is simply enjoying higher dimensions. That is still in the realm of doing. One day we will release an invisible shield and you will physically step onto our ship. We will welcome you. We will teach you. We are grateful for your open heart and mind. You will show others that we are not to be feared and that we come in peace. Your heart will one day connect with ours in perfect love.

Pegue then told Whisper they were glad she had decided to stay home for Christmas. Whisper still didn't know why she hadn't wanted to spend time with her family. She and her loved ones always spent the holidays together. They were very close. However, no matter how much they tried to change her mind, she had stood firm. Nothing made sense, but she knew it was what she was supposed to do. She was alone now, but didn't feel lonely. Because she was alone she was able to continue processing the many layers of events that had occurred in the valley.

Pegue continued explaining that she had only experienced half of what the valley had to show her. He jokingly reminded her that she had not taken her usual notebooks, camera, pens, or pencils.

Over the years she had filled boxes with notes, and yet, on one of the most eventful twenty-four hours of her life, she had not written a word. She had also not forgotten anything of those hours. She usually forgot everything unless she immediately wrote it down.

Pegue smiled.

There are no more rules, Whisper. Remember, we gave you that message when you asked if you could mix the two holy waters. There are no longer certain steps to walk or tools to use in order to step into the New World. Everyone has different steps to take. Yet they are all perfect. Everyone who chooses to live in the New World will cross over exactly when they are ready and the path they take is theirs alone. Everyone who wants to cross the finish line will do so and receive their gold medal.

This struck a chord in Whisper. A friend had been trying to make Whisper feel more comfortable about all the ceremonies and fuss over her. She had stated that Whisper had worked hard, had spent her whole life walking her path earnestly and continuously, and that it was not so much others bowing to her, but cheering for her and presenting her with a gold medal.

That resonated with Whisper. She could handle that. She would accept her medal. She had worked hard, struggled, gotten up and kept walking when she was beaten down. She knew she deserved a medal. She just hadn't liked the bowing part. She had always felt that everyone was the same; everyone was doing their best and trying to figure out their roles, and now that Pegue had said everyone would receive medals, she was elated. Yes, she wanted her medal! She had earned the right to step into the New World, into higher dimensions, and it felt good.

Pegue said that most people are still in their busy-ness mode. He said it was difficult for humans to slow down. He continued.

It will take much longer if you keep running. Learn to breathe slowly, sit in the quiet of each day, notice the magic of nature, and listen to the messages of the animals. Hear our messages and pay attention to them. We are here to help, but we cannot do anything unless you ask. We can make life much easier for you, and we will, if you ask. When you begin to worry or doubt or take control, you cancel the order. The universe only delivers when it is sure you know what you truly want, not what you think you want. Those are two very different energies.

Filling every moment with "doing" and "noise" will hold you in the old world, in the third dimension. Is that what you really want? Everyone's medals are waiting for them.

Aja stepped back in and reaffirmed something Whisper and Carroll had noticed in the valley—the staff held no expectations or agendas for guests. Guest were told to explore, follow their hearts, and to just be in the moment. No busy-ness; everything should be slow and gentle.

This is what everyone must begin practicing. If you are "busy," you cannot enter the New World. After you know what it is to slow down, you know what to strive for in your daily lives.

Whisper took a deep breath and let Aja's wisdom sink in. To some extent she had slowed down, but now she realized she hadn't slowed enough. She took another deep breath and felt what it was like to breathe even slower. She would begin to walk as slowly as that breath. Aja smiled and congratulated her for being such a quick learner. He told her.

If I could secrete tears I would have a tear running down my cheek right now.

Whisper looked quizzically at him. "Why?"

Because when someone touches you deeply, a tear runs down your cheek. I wish I could do that now, as you have truly touched my soul. Whisper, you are such a dear little one and we love you so very much. You love openly and never question us; you simply listen and believe. It is rare on Earth for anyone to do that.

A tear ran down Whisper's cheek.

#  Chapter Thirty-Five  
Handsome Space Beings

The rain from the day before had passed and the sun was shining brightly. Whisper had awakened at 5:00 a.m. and now had her cup of coffee in hand. She loved the smell of earth and trees after a good rain. Today was more fragrant than ever. She relaxed in her chair and wondered who would show up to teach her. She had barely completed that thought when Pegue and Aja appeared. She was happy to see them. They were fun and yet serious when they taught.

Pegue wore silver clothes, something like a uniform, but not quite. Aja was dressed entirely in white. Whisper thought about how handsome they looked. They laughed and she knew they had read her thoughts. She blushed and then burst out laughing herself. She had always wondered if space beings were handsome or scary ugly. Aja smiled and told her that she was seeing them the way she wanted to see them, and then he thanked her for the compliment. He confided that in his land he was considered nice looking, but he fidgeted when he said it. Whisper liked that he fidgeted. Maybe it wasn't so bad that she had done the same when they bowed to her.

Pegue began the morning by speaking about the new language.

Carroll wants to communicate with us just as you do. Lily wants to learn but she is worried that her English is not good enough. That makes us laugh. No one speaks to us the same. We understand every language. We have a device that translates all languages. The differences between humans is good. Celebrate your differences. Variety is what makes everything beautiful.

Each of you came here from different planets and some from different universes. Every planet has its own customs and its own languages. It would make no sense for all planets to be the same. Where would adventure come from if everything were the same? Some humans want everyone to think and act as they do. There is no beauty in that, only stagnation and boredom. Embrace your uniqueness. Be grateful when no one does things exactly the way you do.

Whisper, you will "download," as you refer to it, the way you do on your home planet. I speak different than Aja. Nelson speaks different than Altair. (Altair was Whisper's interpreter.) Altair helps you understand the many beings that you communicate with. Everyone has their own interpreter. Humans need to stop worrying because you are all returning to the most natural communication for each of you. Third dimensional language is the most difficult. Words are always misinterpreted. However, when you speak to us there are never misinterpretations because we speak soul-to-soul, not human-to-human. Humans have a great deal of emotional pain and various experiences that pass through their own personal filters, thus scrambling what others say. Rarely do humans truly understand what another is saying. Be proud of the way you do things. Be different. Be unique and allow others to be likewise.

Pegue sat quietly for a few moments allowing Whisper to process his words. She had always been uncomfortable with those who were controlling and expected everyone to perform according to certain expectations. Now she began to understand why. She was different and felt uncomfortable around others because she couldn't conform to their ways. Now she would be grateful for her differences.

Aja had been quiet for some time but Whisper could feel the energy shifting and knew he was about to give her his insights for the day. She loved Aja, she always had. She told him so and Pegue frowned and asked if he was chopped liver. Whisper burst out laughing. "Chopped liver? Where did you hear that?"

"Humans use it often. I like it because it always makes me laugh. It seemed appropriate to say right now."

Whisper reached out to touch Pegue's hand and whispered that she loved him too.

"I know you do little one," he said softly.

Aja began to explain to Whisper that they had walked many lifetimes together. "We are once again walking our paths side by side." He continued to explain that Carroll had been right about Four Winds—Native Americans, fairies, angels, space beings and divas resided there. He continued.

Four Winds is holding energy for one hundred miles surrounding Carroll's property. As a core group you hold energy and the land energy builds. We then send the energy throughout the planet. This is important and we thank you for your part. As Carroll works with her animals, she is also working on the animals within those hundred miles. For now, Four Winds is a stepping stone for you and all that surround you. Both you and Carroll are instruments for the future. Four Winds will become a holding ground for change. The two of you will understand what that means as you get closer to your destination. We will speak more of this later.

Whisper knew not to question Aja because he would only reveal what she needed to know that day.

Aja's and Pegue's energy began to fade and she told them goodbye. I'm the luckiest girl in the world, she thought.

#  Chapter Thirty-Six  
Tying the Shoes

The news of Nelson Mandela's passing had been internationally televised the previous year. At that time, Carroll had called Whisper saying that she had no sad feelings over his death. Whisper was surprised as she knew Carroll was very fond of the nationally renowned leader. Carroll continued to express her love for him and how she felt joyous because he would now be available to individuals, not just the masses. He would be of aid with an even greater capacity because he was no longer in human form. She told Whisper that she had asked him to teach her the ways of his heart. She had also watched an interview with him a month before his passing in which he stated he had no fear of death. Carroll said the interview assured her that he was at peace with his transition.

Today, Whisper suggested to Carroll that they go see the movie about Nelson Mandela's life that had hit the theaters just the day before. Carroll quickly agreed.

Lunch was first on their schedule so they ate at a small restaurant that served great hamburgers. They had fun sharing new insights and their pleasure that pieces of the puzzle were now fitting together. Whisper had always loved hamburgers but she decided this just might be her last one. The hamburger was good but it sat like cement in her stomach. Her body had been reveling in new foods while old choices reacted violently with her. Her food choices would definitely have to change.

They arrived at the movie energized and not expecting the horrible violence they would witness. Nelson Mandela had spent such a small amount of his life being free and happy. He was strong and never seemed afraid, and yet Whisper knew he was at times. He was so comfortable in his own skin and always stood his truth. Even when his heart was breaking he held on and was there for others. When he spoke it was with few words and yet the words were profound.

In the movie, a man stopped and dropped down to tie Nelson Mandela's shoe. As far as the movie was concerned there was no purpose for this event. There wasn't a single word spoken about it. He simply tied the shoe, stood back up, and they continued walking.

This scene in the movie was a pivotal moment for Whisper. It was validation that what had happened in the valley was real. The moment the man tied Nelson Mandela's shoe, Whisper heard a quiet voice in her head, "Did you see that?"

While Carroll and Whisper had been in the valley and walking one of the paths Carroll had stopped because Whisper's shoelace was untied. Carroll had quickly dropped down to tie it. Still embarrassed because of the ceremony for her that day, Whisper had told Carroll she could tie her own shoelace. Carroll had just smiled and said it was her pleasure.

That small scene in the movie would become part of a huge change in Whisper's life. She had always believed in the sign of three because it validated she was on track. First, Carroll had decided to bring tennis shoes for their trip at the last moment; Whisper had taken her tennis shoes out of her suitcase at the last moment. Second, Carroll had bent down to tie Whisper's shoelace, and third, a man in the movie had done the same for Nelson Mandela.

Whisper knew without a doubt Nelson Mandela would continue to walk by her side. The next question was, "Why?" It felt important, but the picture wasn't clear yet. The following morning with coffee cup in hand she asked him.

President Mandela replied.

Whisper, your heart is much like mine. You love humanity as I do. You do not see differences between people; they are all the same to you. You hate violence and abuse. Even my movie caused great discomfort within your body, and I know that feeling. Yet, with all you have experienced, you still choose to smile.

I have left the physical plane because there is so much to do. I spoke for peace; you speak about unconditional love in the new world. Many are still asleep to what is now occurring. You and Carroll will show others how to live within their hearts. You are stepping into your mantle. Your books will make a huge impact on the world as your words ripple out and weave their tapestry, as you describe it.

Whisper still did not understand what all that meant but she knew that the pieces would soon fit together. They always did. Another shift? Probably. More excitement coming? She was sure of it. She had been ready to leave the planet but Carroll had kept her right where she was, and now she was beginning to understand why her soul would not give her permission to leave. Her time was not up. Her work was not done. Her fun was just beginning and her soul didn't want her to miss out on it.

Suddenly, a new presence appeared and introduced herself as Little Soul. She said she was Whisper's Higher-Self. She explained that when everyone comes to Earth they leave an aspect of their soul on their home planet to act as protector and guide. Little Soul also said that everyone's Higher-Self placed signposts along the way to help them remember their blueprint and keep them from veering off their path.

Now, instead of Little Soul remaining on the faraway planet, she had merged back into Whisper's soul. They would once again be great friends.

#  Chapter Thirty-Seven  
Recap

As the weeks passed, new revelations kept coming to Whisper. She began to see what each person in the valley represented. Because of them, the story fit into a beautiful tapestry that she would treasure forever.

Cattree was the first person Whisper and Carroll had met upon their arrival in the valley. She had greeted them with a huge smile and hugs and had been immediately concerned that they had not eaten lunch. She was the perfect hostess making sure they were fed. Then she guided them to their beautiful rooms. Her smiles often brought back memories of Whisper's life in Atlantis. She showed Whisper how their alternate lives slipped in and out of each others', and how much they didn't see when they were sleeping in their illusions. She showed Whisper that when we look at others we see humans with personalities and egos, and miss the angel within that serves and loves them. Cattree also made sure that Pepper understood there was important etheric work to be done while Carroll and Whisper were in the valley and that it had to be completed before the ceremony the following morning.

Pepper was the next person Whisper met. As Whisper entered the office in the valley, Pepper had been there in all of her magnificence and with a smile that enveloped everyone. During the next twenty-four hours she would make Whisper aware of how the star beings were currently working in their lives. Pepper's laughter released stress and negativity. "Humans do not laugh enough," she'd said. Watching Pepper, Whisper was sure she was witnessing a Star Being in human form. At night Pepper walked the grounds spreading love and flowers around the cabins, keeping everyone safe and protected. She did things with the land that Whisper wasn't sure anyone could understand or realize the importance of. When Whisper had read Pepper's aura she'd discovered that she was truly a blessing to the universe, to the planet, and to the very land under her feet. Her love radiated throughout the planet helping humanity understand their part in the universe.

Whisper knew that soon Pepper would use an energetic laser to return human bodies to their original crystalline blueprint, and at some point, she would be allowed to take those who understood to Pegue's ship to heal their bodies. For now, however, she held energy to protect the human form.

Lily was the next person Whisper and Carroll met. She was a guest at the valley from Hungary. As soon as they were introduced, Whisper knew she was part of her soul group. She stood quietly watching and listening as they walked their journey. She had been walking this new path for less than a year. However, as Whisper pointed out beings or spoke the messages she was downloading, Lily absorbed it all. Not once did she run or call Whisper a quack. She showed Whisper that others were waking up and beginning to listen and understand what was being said in this New Age. Lily's soul truly saw Carroll's soul, and vice versa, and everyone began calling them twins. Lily had a gentle heart and walked the earth with a quiet wisdom that would teach many.

Sri had then entered their lives and become the fourth member who would walk the grounds the next day. His quiet, gentle and wise soul would teach them great things on their walks. The star beings showed themselves to Whisper and gave Sri a message that would heal his heart. They appeared to him as an awakening and made it known that they were there to work with him in teaching others that star beings were there to help humanity, not to harm them. They seemed more like curious and loving children rather than the hateful creatures the media would have everyone believe.

Next, the dragon appeared so that Sri would begin to play with him. Then, the power lines in the ground began to surge so he would be aware of the energy that pulsed though the land.

Uriel appeared so that Sri would begin to understand the roles of Twin Souls and how they were now re-merging with their other halves.

As the four stood on the rainbow bridge, Sri had shown them how gentle their new relationships would be. There was no competition in their discussions, no egos in their interactions, no manipulations in trying to outdo each other. The love pouring from each of them was pure.

As Whisper had experienced that day with Sri she'd come to realize that they were already in the fifth dimension with the third dimension co-existing alongside. Every human had a choice of where to stand. They could choose how high they wanted to vibrate and what they wanted to design in their new world.

When Whisper had first walked the land in the valley, she had thought the valley was resonating in the fifth dimension, but she was wrong. She would soon learn that it was resonating in the seventh dimension. At home Whisper walked the fifth and sixth, but now she felt the seventh. The magic in the valley had revealed its peace, love, playful dragons, talking rocks, and humans who were sometimes angels or star beings. Beyond a doubt, she knew she never wanted a third dimensional relationship again.

Pegue and Aja had walked with her. They were star beings teaching and loving her beyond her wildest imaginings. She had been on Pegue's ship and she knew that she could go there anytime. She also knew that he had much to teach her and she loved him for that.

The loving spirit who had stood on the bridge welcoming her and Carroll when they first arrived with a wink and wave, had taught Whisper that angels slip in and out of our lives. In just a few seconds he'd had an important impact on her. Upon leaving, another wink was a message that would take Whisper some time to understand.

Everything they had seen and experienced was not really in that valley. They had slipped into another dimension. Later, when the five of them had stood on the Rainbow Bridge, she realized she was in the exact location as the Rainbow Man, both on the day of their arrival, and their departure. She would forever call him the Rainbow Man. His miracles were in the rainbows.

The Labyrinth reassured Whisper that she had walked blind her whole life but that the universe had always been there to guide, teach, and protect her.

The Heart Path taught her how her body slips in and out of dimensions and what it feels like to be an etheric being.

The Century Plant showed Whisper that she had walked hundreds of lives and how its one precious bloom reveals our own re-seeding for continued growth.

The chef showed her how important it is to allow the universe to create recipes and to grow food with love and faith so it would become pure breath for the soul.

Whisper had three power animals that had walked beside her for many years. On her left was a gorgeous and powerful polar bear. She called him Snow and he protected her. Behind her was a wolf named Wolf. He was white and he was her interpreter and teacher. Eagle flew in front of her and showed her how and when to soar. She could step inside Eagle's body and fly to new adventures, seeing through Eagles eyes.

Whisper had always been told to keep the animals invisible to the world. Now her guides instructed her to make them known to those who can see into the etheric realm. Doing so would reveal the power of animals and teach others how to trust their own power animals.

Whisper now understood that we all have numerous angels, guides, animals, star beings, plants, and stone and mineral spirits that are always with us. Hers slept at the foot of her bed every night, walked beside her during the day, and sat at her feet when she was working or resting. It was now time for humanity to awaken these beings and allow them to be seen. It was time to listen and learn from them. The new world of higher dimensions allowed for that, even demanded it. The world was changing and Whisper would continue to change with it.

Every step, every word, every sighting, every hug, had led her into another vibration, another frequency, another world.

#  Chapter Thirty-Eight  
Embracing the Pain

Whisper had been home almost a month. She was still in awe when she looked back and reviewed everything that had occurred in such a short time. The weather in her home state had been terribly cold and snowy and she experienced what she thought could have been a heart attack, along with extreme fatigue. She'd also had the most powerful toothache ever.

Storms! What do they really mean? Had Whisper understand their purpose before her magical twenty-four hours? No, she had not. She was confused. How could she vibrate so high and yet her body feel so awful, with one pain right after the other?

Altair appeared, handsome in his tight black leather pants, his white flowing silk shirt, and his black hair blowing in the wind. He sat beside Whisper and she told him about her confusion.

Whisper, there are many things you need to understand when it comes to storms, challenges, and the pains you experience. First, you have taught for years that you and your soul council planned each of your Earth lives, and your soul group agreed to the parts they would play in your drama. You then came to Earth, plan in hand, excited to play out your story. You have all done such a great job that you forgot it was just a play. You are now coming to the end of that play. The only thing left is to complete your check list. This includes experiencing that which you have caused others to experience and have yet to pay back. You cannot take any of that into your New World.

Whisper agreed that she now remembered her plan and felt that it was coming to an end.

Altair continued.

The feeling of having a heart attack was your feeling of what it was like when you caused another to have a heart attack in another lifetime. Your painful toothache was settling your karma for causing another great pain. It no longer matters when, where, or to whom you did these things; it only matters that you are crossing these issues off your list.

When humans experience illness or pain they try to eradicate it. Now is the time to understand that they are loving messengers. Embrace the pain. Hold it close as you would a small child who has been hurt and is crying. Understand that you are now reaching the end of your third dimensional road and as soon as you have checked everything off your list, you will step into your New World; the world you saw in the valley, but even greater than that. You only had a glimpse. We have so many wonderful surprises for each of you and we cannot wait to give them to you.

Humans have always imagined what they wanted and then tried to shape it, plan it, or beg for it. That is not how the higher dimensions manifest. That is how you create in the third dimension which causes you to walk in duality, separation, and loneliness.

I can now reveal the newest piece of the puzzle. Your only job in manifesting is to raise your frequency to its highest level. It is our job to take your desires and, according to your frequency, form them so they fit that vibration. You create the frequency and we create the form. You don't have to even think about what the form will look like. It will be perfect for your frequency. The higher you raise your vibrations, the better the form we can provide. When you declare a picture of what you want, it is giving us direction. Just don't be too specific because we always have a much broader picture and can usually give you something better than what you imagined.

Imagine placing your desire in a four by four box with a red bow. For every desire there are infinite possibilities. We take the possibility that fits your vibration. If you hold tightly to your tiny box, you miss out on something much greater.

None of you can see the whole picture, but we can. We know just what will bring you the most joy and we are happy to offer it to you, if only you will allow it. We will never give you less than your desire unless you tie our hands.

The new way is to not put a face to a person, or see the car you want, or describe it in a specific form. Just choose love, fun, joy, perfect home, perfect job, and raise your vibration as high as you can. And the way you raise your vibration is by filling your heart with unconditional love. We will manifest the perfect form and hand it to you on a silver platter.

Everyone would begin receiving the most amazing miracles if they allowed us to weave our magic. The only thing we ask is that you love each other, leaving no one out. It may not look right to you, but that is none of your business. Everyone walks according to their own contract. Their contract this time around might be to manifest the bad guy so the rest of us can choose to live in peace and love no matter what occurs around us.

Whisper, become the purest vessel you can and know that we are here to serve and love you always. Humans are the most amazing beings that have ever walked the earth and we are honored to now walk beside you.

Whisper always loved listening to Altair's loving and kind voice and he seemed to have all the time in the world to visit with her. He patiently listened to her and never judged. She always hated when it was time for him to leave. That time soon came and he hugged her and disappeared from her living room, leaving her with her coffee cup in hand and a great deal to think about.

#  Epilogue

It was a bright sunny day and Whisper was enjoying watching deer chase each other up and down the hill behind her home.

The phone rang. She placed her coffee on the table beside her chair as she hurried to answer it. It was Carroll. Once again, excitement rang through the phone. "There's a class we have to take and guess where it is!" Before Whisper had time to guess, Carroll exclaimed, "Sedona! I've made reservations. We go in February."

#  About the Author

I live an ordinary life with my family. I work and face everyday challenges. However, my mind dances with stories, characters, and magic. My greatest joy comes when others are inspired to pause and wonder if, perhaps, there really is another way to think or believe.

Each day we witness life in all of its drama and chaos, making it difficult to see the magic that is always swirling around us.

This story has not been written to change your mind, your beliefs, or your perceptions. But if I can distract you from your daily grind and switch your gaze to something that makes you smile, or takes you into a daydream, or helps you to see the fairies dancing in your garden, then I have fulfilled the desire of my heart.

The birthplace of this book was Sedona, Arizona. Is it fact or fiction? Sometimes I am not even sure myself.

Wisdom held with an iron grip within our minds is like water held stagnant in a pond.

It is forgotten, putrefies, and is lost forever.

Wisdom that is allowed to flow across our lips is like water that rushes downhill eagerly greeting humanity.

It is held within our hearts, nestled safely forever within our souls.

Whisper

