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Chapter 1 – Mysterious Encounters

     Mysterious Encounters   Jesse lived with his Mom and Dad in a wooden chalet perched over the slopes of green meadows. His small village was nestled at the foot of the majestic mountains of the French Alps. Jesse loved these high peaks crested with brilliant snow. He loved exploring the woods and fields […] Continue reading

Chapter 2 – Fears and Warnings

               Fears and Warnings   Next morning Jesse went to join his playmates in the village. They played for hours in the snow. Some of the boys decided to take a walk to the river. As they all trudged down the snowy pathway, Jesse’s thoughts turned back to the […] Continue reading

Chapter 3 – Accessing the Door of the Heart

Chapter 3                             Accessing the Door of the Heart   One night Jesse had a dream within a dream. In his dream he saw that he was wandering through many forests, over high hills and through large valleys. He was looking for his true home, the Land of the Worlds of Light. He was tired, hungry […] Continue reading

Chapter 4 – Voyages in Worlds of Light

Chapter 4                              Voyages in Worlds of Light   Now gentle hands are lifting him up through the opening, and he can see many children smiling at him, laughing and cheering.   “He is here! Jesse has arrived! He’s home . . .”   These children are riding on amazing, shining flying ships that […] Continue reading

Chapter 5 – A Rough Landing

Chapter 5                               A Rough Landing     With a painful shock Jesse realized he was leaning against his tree above the lake. The sun was now high in the sky.  The lake was a still mirror reflecting the blue of the sky.   His body felt heavy.  So heavy in fact that he […] Continue reading

Chapter 6 – Blissful Soaring and Discovering

Chapter 6                     Blissful Soaring and Discovering   Sunday morning was bright and clear, Jesse was given the whole afternoon free.  He ran far into the meadows, leaping and tumbling in the tall soft grass. He splashed in the waters of a gurgling brook that seemed to sing for him.  At last, he stretched out […] Continue reading

Chapter 7 – Visitation of a Star

Chapter 7                              Visitation of a Star   Sitting on fragrant, green meadows, the children are chatting happily together like the best of friends can.  Jesse’s attention is now becoming drawn toward something in the sky above. He looks, and thinks, and looks again.   “Daniel,” he says at last, “I have been wondering about those […] Continue reading

Chapter 8 – Help Will Come Through “The Lady of Light”

                     Help Will Come Through “The Lady of Light”   Hand in hand, Jesse and Daniel are wandering further through open golden fields. They are picking ripe fruits from the trees and feasting on their exquisite taste. Gentle forest animals are trustingly approaching, watching them curiously. […] Continue reading

Chapter 9 – Yearning to know the secret

Chapter 9           Yearning to know the secret   Jesse and Daniel can now hear from the distance their friends squealing with delight.  They walk toward them and discover them leaping down with the water falls, bouncing like balls over the rocks, plunging into the water, and meeting with each other under the waves.   “Would […] Continue reading

Chapter 10 – Awesome Revelations

Chapter 10                            Awesome Revelations Again Jesse is overwhelmed by her presence.  Her radiance envelops him, a radiance of blissful love, blissful peace.  Her face is beaming as she speaks:   “Jesse, beloved child, your visit here brings us great joy!  We have always been watching over you.  You ascended the steps, alone, in the […] Continue reading

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Once there was a Yeshiva student going out on his first date. He went to his friend for advice. “What do I talk about with the girl?”

His friend said, “It’s as easy as pie. First you talk about love. Then you talk about family. And then you talk about philosophy.”

OK, the great moment arrives. They sit down and first he says, “Tell me honestly, do you love lokshen (noodles)?”

She says, “No, I hate lokshen.”

OK, let’s try family. “Does your brother like lokshen?”

“I don’t have a brother.”

Oh, no, this is not so simple. Let’s try philosophy. “If you would have a brother, do you think he would like lokshen?”