The Happy Place

Finished at last, Molly and Brin sat down to admire their work. The sun was shining brightly, so they closed their eyes and were very proud of themselves, thinking about all the work they’d done to create this fine clubhouse. “I feel so happy, Brin! We have done a great job!” said Molly, still with her eyes shut. “Happiness is created when a goal is reached,” said a voice from out of nowhere. “What?” asked Molly. “What?” asked Brin. “What did you say, Molly?” asked Brin again. Molly looked at Brin with wide eyes. “I didn’t say anything Brin---I thought it was YOU!” “Happiness is created when a goal is reached.” came the voice again. “Who said that?” cried Brin, jumping to his feet. Molly jumped up, too, and held on to Brin’s arm. “Yeah! Who said that?” she echoed. “Look inside, for I am here.” said the voice. Looking instead at each other with questioning eyes, Molly and Brin were unable to move for a moment, but the voice said, “Do not be afraid. You asked for an adventure, did you not? Come inside and you will see.” Slowly, holding hands, Molly and Brin went through the blanketdoor, and stepped inside. There they saw the most spectacular thing they had ever seen! A small fairylike being was fluttering around inside their clubhouse! They both gasped in surprise! “Brin, it’s a butterfly!” exclaimed Molly. Brin was just staring, no words coming out of his mouth. “Brin, DO something!” Molly almost yelled. Now Brin was very protective of Molly, because she was his best friend. He grabbed a small stick and held it high. But the little being laughed, and her laughter sounded like bells or chimes, and Brin was so surprised, he dropped the stick. “Who are you?” he asked in his bravest voice. “You can call me Divinity.” said the fairy-like being. “What are you doing in our clubhouse?” asked Brin, still trying to be brave. “Well, you asked for a special adventure, did you not?” “Yes.” said Molly and Brin together. “Well, you asked, and here I am!” Well, Molly and Brin didn’t know what to say, so they just stared at Divinity. She was so beautiful, and she seemed so nice that the children were no longer afraid. “I am here to help you,” said Divinity. “There are many things I can teach you, if you are willing to learn.” “Okay,” replied Molly, “but WHAT are you, and where did you come from?” “I am your inner Light, your imagination, and your friend, all in one.” said Divinity. “I know of the ways of life, and I can help you to be better people, if you will but listen, and learn.” As Molly and Brin were too stunned to respond, Divinity went on. “I am your inner knowing that will help you when you are scared, angry or confused. Everyone has a special friend like me, if only they wish to see. I can show you a better way of seeing any situation, because I am a part of Love.” Well, Molly and Brin didn’t know what to say! Finally Brin asked a question. “Why did you come to our clubhouse, Divinity?” Divinity smiled and laughed her musical laugh. “I wanted you to see that when you set out to DO something, and you work together and cooperate, the job is well done, and you should feel proud. You asked for a special summer, and so that is what you shall have, if you still want it!” “Oh yes!” the children replied together. “So what do we do next?” asked Molly. “Well, let’s get to know each other,” said Divinity, and so they did.