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All have participated in my awakening. She sits before me. Holding her cup with two hands, she offers me a sip. Her eyes say, "Thank you." The others nod, "Yes. This is how it is. You are one of us."

I look around to my friends who share this table with me. The kitchen is gone. We are in a very large tent. The light is from candles or lanterns, very warm. Everyone is decked in beads and jewels. The scent is strong, perhaps frankincense. There is wine in golden cups.

"We are here in your heart, Wren. This is a most beautiful place you have created for us by your sharing. Do you remember? You were telling us of your Dance of Awakening and the love that passed between you and Shae. You brought us here into your sacred space by sharing your story. Thank you."

"Thank you," I say. "Can we stay here in this place?" I ask.

"For as long as you wish. Though there is a sacred place in each of us. You may want to visit as we take you into our hearts with our own stories."

"I want very much to visit each of your sacred places, but let us just be here for this night. I want to spend this time with Shae."

"Of course, my brother."