For the Memories contest hosted by

Memories for me to choose from was hard. I have so little of my childhood pictures anymore to use as reference. I had a rough bringing up really.. a child lost in his own world of art, writing, and imagination to hide from the cold truths of life that at some point or another kills the inner child in us all. I'm 34 years old, and I still refuse to grow up because of which. Though married with four daughters and three step grandchildren I still seem to have a knack for dreaming.

One memory that stands out in my childhood is between the ages of seven and nine was when I gained my spirituality. I was living in Germany at the time and was visiting the many forests and old castles. I was fascinated so much by the stories of King Arthur, the Fae, and all the legends of old I would often pretend I was one of the knights of the round table. I would tell my parents oneday I would change the world..naturally they would laugh.

But I remember once I ventured too far into the forest while lost in my mock battles of defending my imaginary realm and I suddenly was scared. I wandered too far away from the old roman watchtower I made to be my castle where my parents were. But I suddenly realized I wasn't alone. I saw fast movements within the trees, there was an enlightening feeling to it. Then a voice told me to put down my sword (which was real, my father bought it for me to encourage my imagination) I had no need to fear.. no harm would come to me. I walked on, a little girl walked out and pointed down the path. I walked on..turned to look.. the little girl was gone but there was a strong feminine presence still with me as she told me to keep going. After being lost in the woods for a couple hours I finally came to a clearing that led back to the watchtower. Naturally my parents were furious but relieved I was okay. When I told them my story.. again..naturally they laughed. This was just the first occurance that led me to being the pagan I am today

Resources:

Little Boy :Myself
Little Girl: Christina Curtis (my childhood sweetheart)
The Fae: from

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