Chapter 44
The High Priestess is connected to her divine guidance and sacred wisdom.
CAL
Imiss Danny. Or do I? Maybe I miss the man I thought he was.
“See, Marci, this is exactly the reason why I avoid dating and relationships. The men my age have too much baggage.”
“Why not date someone younger? Gen X men don’t have all the hang ups of Baby Boomers.”
“I have nothing in common with a man who was not born when the Beatles debuted on Ed Sullivan.”
“Is it really such a bad thing that he didn’t tell you he was technically married? He’s in the midst of a divorce. The ex-wife won’t budge. It’s kind of legit that he didn’t tell you right away.”
We are sitting at my kitchen table. She has brought over healthy zucchini muffins from Serendipity. I am slathering them with cream cheese icing.
“How can you take his side in this?”
“There are no sides. Take your emotions out of it. What would you counsel a client to do in the same situation?”
Marci is right. I can’t think straight about the situation because I am too emotionally involved.
After Marci leaves, I go upstairs to the little sanctuary I created in my closet. It is my holy and sacred space.
The depression I’ve experienced while awaiting trial has robbed me of the desire to do anything but binge eat and be a couch potato. I should know better. Prayer and meditation keep me grounded and centered.
I light a candle and choose stones for meditation. Sunstone. It is a beautiful shimmery peach-colored stone that carries the energy of empowerment. And carnelian. A deep orange-red stone with the energy of passion, joy, and vitality.
Everyone has their own sacred prayer rituals. This is mine.
I sit for a while listening, connected through intuition to a divine power. The answers come. I open my eyes. I know what I need to do.
I hear my phone ringing downstairs. I pick it up just as Laura is leaving me a voice message.
“Cal, can you come to the office? There have been some new developments. Danny and I need to meet with you immediately.”
Perfect.