By Ruby Bonham
Tia and Gema flitted along a path in the park. They were giddy with joy since sprouting their wings. Rounding a curve in the path, they encountered Boi, the guardian wolf like elemental in the park. Boi was mostly invisible except to a few with mystical abilities. His job was to patrol the outer perimeters of the park. He rarely ever found a problem because the park was now under a protective sphere of light. All living within were peaceful and had learned to work and live in harmony. Boi still patrolled out of habit though it was no longer necessary. Disruptive elementals trying to enter and cause mischief were given a mind suggestion that caused them to turn away. Before getting her wings, Tia often rode on Boi’s back as he made his rounds. She especially related to Boi’s gentle nature as he checked on the mystical inhabitants of the park.
Today Tia chose to ride on Boi and listen to his report of park activity. Gema flew away to attend to other matters. All was well. The park fairly hummed as humans worked together for the good of the park. As Tia and Boi neared the creek, they saw Tobi, a little gnome. He was munching on black berries that grew along the creek. Because he loved the berries so much, he had failed to control their growth and now they grew all around the park. True they were healthy and vibrant, just overly plentiful. Tobi looked up at Tia and tried to hide his purple stained fingers behind his back. He forgot that the purple stains in his beard gave him away. Tobi blushed as he realized he was found out. Tia laughed at him as she picked her own berries and matched her own purple finger to his. Boi just shook his head. He knew that Tobi was a devoted worker and had spent many years with the “blue man” of the park. Together they had developed rich organic soil that grew bountiful vegetables. These he shared with his neighbors. The “blue man” was gone now having transitioned into the light. Ari had crossed him over. Ari appeared to most humans as a hospice worker. She ministered to many in the park. As more and more chose to stay in their little homes on wheels, she stayed busy. More often friends and family were seeing the beauty of the passing even as they grieved the loss of the physical. Only a few like the music lady and the story lady knew her true identity and were able to see her angel wings. Tia and Boi saw her entering yet another home. Lately there had been many portals open to the light as Ari took them home.
Having finished her berries, Tia flew along beside Boi as they continued around the park. They passed the fig trees where members were picking the lush fruit. Tia and Boi made their way past the clubhouse where they could hear the joyful sounds of members attending a Celebration of Life for a beloved member who had passed. Laughter pealed through the air as members spoke of favorite memories of the one being honored. Now they approached the dog park. As they neared, several dogs stopped and faced toward them. They could see Boi and respected him with their attention to his presence. Their humans continue to chat with no awareness of Tia and Boi. On they went past the community garden to the front entrance to the park. There they observed the new bark around the park sign and the colorful flowers. Tia settled in the shade of the sign while she sniffed the sweet aroma of the flowers. Tia and Boi reminisced about how this park had come to this glorious way of being. It was a testament of how humans could create a safe sanctuary when they chose to work together as they awakened to a better way of living. The park was a welcome refuge for those of like mind. Old and new members lived in peace. More and more they were aware of the mystical beings who enhanced the quality of life within the park. As members left and returned to the park, they could feel the difference in the energy. The park seemed infused with light that was not noticeable outside. Tia was content with the progress of the humans and had heard that other communities around the country were evolving too. Sister parks like this one were leading the way. Mother Earth was healing. Humanity was awakening.
Gema flew up to Tia and Boi and joined in the happy reflections. Several birds joined in with an impromptu song that sounded like a version of the “Joy” song.
Ruby Bonham
8-3-2026
