The Treasure Within
by Mystiblu

The treasures of the soul are not always seen as diamonds but
perhaps as coal waiting to be discovered.
                       ~Mystiblu

Remember the stories of a great treasure hunt, of finding a
treasure chest filled with gold and jewels? It was something
people dreamed of, finding a fortune, being rich and having their
wants and desires.

Maybe the true story is about what treasure we hold within, about
our dreams, hopes and desires that are deep in our hearts.

Imagine going into yourself, where it may be dark, walking over
to a treasure chest and slowly but expectantly turning the key
and opening it. If it could hold anything you wanted, what would
your treasure chest hold?

Often, people think they know what they want in their lives. They
walk around, wondering why they don't have this and don't have
that. They ask why bad things happen to them, and may not see all
their blessings. Even when we are aware of the good things, and
we share with others, we will all have our times when we wonder
what's in that treasure chest, just waiting to be opened. There
are always changes and new things coming along.

When we peek into that chest, called our hearts, we will see and
feel the light pour from it, awakening us and opening our
"spirit" eyes. With time we may become aware that we can manifest
many things in our lives that we desire, want and need.

What is the key you need to open your own treasure chest?

The key for me was that I had to heal myself.  My spirit had been
hurt, bruised and damaged, almost broken. I was miserable, unable
to find answers, no matter where I looked or whom I asked. My
life almost came to a screeching halt and something changed. I
took a long look at myself, my life and the people around me. I
realized that it was not my body or mind that needed to heal, but
my spirit.

At that very moment, I was able to understand. Just the
realization was astounding. I wept tears of joy to know that many
things that had happened in my life were not my fault, that I was
not a bad person, and that I could be healed and learn to live a
new life, with Spirits help. I also learned, with time, that I am
responsible for my own happiness, not anyone else.

I found my treasure for that moment, which was my awakening. I
have since then taken the opportunity to find my own path and
learn, study, heal, share, teach and reach and attain many of my
hopes and dreams and Spirit helps me every day to know that this
is just the beginning.

Since then, I have had many mountains to climb, but I have also
tasted sweetness when I help others and do what I feel I am here
on this earth to do. With each day, my heart sings, even when
life comes at me from all sides with obstacles.

What's in your treasure chest? Have you taken a peek lately? What
would you like to add to it or toss out?

I bet there are quite a few treasures there just waiting for
you!!
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Fran Hafey (Mystiblu) is a Reiki II Practioner, writer, Spiritual
Counselor and teacher. She provides guidance and inspiration
via her Website, groups and newsletter on the World Wide Web.
To read more of her articles visit the Author's
Website: http://Mystickblue.com or at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SpiritualPathways/
She's currently working on publishing her own books about love,
inspiration, magic and nature stories for Children of all ages.