Written by Urvi Shah

In a field, on a midsummer’s day is born Keertana, a being of light. It is said she will awaken the spirits of the young and the old and create a world of joy and greater heights. But, the news of her birth also reaches the witches who live hidden, deep in the woods cavorting with powers, old and dark. They emerge out of their caves and when no one is looking pull her into their lair. She is to grow up with them, within the dark grey walls, soon forgetting who she is and where she comes from. However, will the angels abandon this child of Grace?

One day, a witch leaving the lair leaves the door ajar and Keertana manages to escape. Years of living with the witches has hardened her heart and filled her mind with fears that are not her own. Yet, something in her awakens as the light of the sun touches her and the birds’ song reaches her ears. She continues to walk farther away from the caves and the witches despite the voice in her head that keeps whispering, “Come back to the caves. Only here will you be safe.”

As Keertana journeys on, the Earth, the Waters and the Flowers help her heal the harshness and the pain of the past till she truly remembers who she is – a Being of Light.

FOR WHOM?
The story is for children (age 9+) and adults.

WHAT DOES THE STORY HELP WITH?
-Releasing false identities, old value systems, fears and voices in our head
-Opening to the healing power of the natural world (Earth, waters and flowers)
-Reconnecting to the light and joy of our own beings and developing a understanding of how it brings about a change internally and externally