The Whimsical Divine

Postmark May 8th, 1909

On this path of searching and finding at times I become a bit bewildered, or even, in shadow moments, doubtful that the call I am heeding is real. When my feet encounter rocky spots that hinder my step and bruise my soles I fret that this is all for naught. Then I will stumble upon something so co-aligned with the purpose my soul speaks of that I know deep within my being that I am being led. 

At a recent gathering of the mama-tribe I am a part of we had a vintage postcard exchange. I must admit, I spaced out a bit, became wrapped up balancing Arlo-care and making a treat to bring to the gathering… I totally forgot the exchange and didn’t bring a postcard. Blessedly, a couple lovely mamas brought extras and every one in attendance got to pick a postcard. When it was my turn I picked one that appealed to me without much thought as to what was written on the back. The handwriting was delicate, fanciful, and I doubted I would be able to read what was written.

Last night I picked up my card from the kitchen table intrigued by what was written on the back. I decided to try to decipher the message. This is what it said:

5-8-9
Ha Ha Rosa yours was a good one. How do you like this one? Its getting awful dry out here. Got a letter from Frances sometime ago so I am feeling better now. Expect to leave here next week. Perhaps will go back to Hutchinson. Well I have just recently finished reading another grand book of the New Though kind, “Be Good” all the world is ours. H.S.

The statement concerning the New Thought book stuck out to me… Having attended a few Unity services my mind recalled that term, “New Thought,” so of course, wanting to know more I googled it. Wikipedia gave me a brief history of New Thought.

After absorbing this finding I couldn’t help but smile at the whimsy of this divine finding. Over a hundred years ago there was a woman much like myself, seeking and finding, opening her being up to new possibilities of spirituality, truth, and wisdom. Over a hundred years ago, and now I have a piece of that same spirit to look at and be reminded that this path is good and true. All the world is ours.