Kingdom of the Blossoms

By Stella Anthony

KINGDOM OF THE BLOSSOMS is an eternally triumphant saga about human striving for happiness and truth. The book is a living conglomerate of prose, poetry and visualization, waiting to be discovered by the reader of any age.
GLORY! PEACE! LOVE! UNBOUND RESOURCES!
These are in constant, feverish demand--the quest and search by every human soul that has lived since humanity first existed. Their domain is called with different names by different people: a parallel reality, a field of Intention, The Promised Land. The Holy Bible--the book of my life, calls it God's Kingdom; I know its presence from experience.
"Kingdom of the Blossoms" emanates from the story of God's Kingdom--its reality and energy. It doesn't matter how often one reads the book--the Kingdom's magnetism is always there!
Princess Little Star had the Kingdom and lost it. This is how the great journey began. Did she finally discover the Kingdom again?

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Nov 16, 2012
• ISBN: 9781449768959

Stella Anthony

Stella Anthony has been a disciple of Jesus Christ for almost 60 years, an experience offering constant inspiration and beautiful insights. "Kingdom of the Blossoms" is a continuation of previous writings in several Christian magazines in her home country of Bulgaria, as well as of unpublished poetry and prose written throughout the last decade. The  book is a result of the author's approach to personally explored spiritual depths of God's Kingdom and her irresistible urge to write about them. "Kingdom of the Blossoms" is also a legacy to her grandson Daniel. Born in Burgas, Bulgaria, Stella has lived in Nashville, Tennessee, for the past thirteen years with her husband and two children. She works in the medical field as a nurse.

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ISBN: 978-1-4497-6894-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4497-6895-9 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012918204

WestBow Press rev. date: 11/14/2012

Contents

I N V I T A T I O N

Drama In The Kingdom

In Need Of A Shelter

Messenger Of Faith

Everybody Needs Some Comfort

Help In Bitterness

How To Know What Is Right

When Boldness Fades

The Temptation Comes Suddenly

Just Do What Father Says

Fight The Fear!

Why Can’t I See You, Daddy?

When Will The Veil Be Over

Immanuel Is Here!

The Battle

Free From Any Veil!

A Thank-You Note

E P I L O G U E

To my blue-eyed grandson, Daniel

As a legacy from the Beauty in my life!

Stella Anthony

Dear Readers,

My precious friends!

Here and now, you have in your hands an

I N V I T A T I O N

To travel on the real journey of a princess—Princess Little Star!

She is a beautiful girl—smart, often confused, maybe spoiled, I would say, but has something very important; she has a goal in her life—like you and me, I sup-pose—that she will pursue and fight for, to the end! (By the way, my name is Stella, and it means Star.)

In her amazing story, Princess has fascinating encounters with people from human history who had the unique chance to make remarkable differences through the messages of their lives—not only to Princess but, perhaps, even to us in our daily journeys.

The story is presented in the style of opera because music has a lot to say, too, without words. Music surrounds us all the time, though we are not always able to hear it.

Finally, some of the illustrations reveal a theatrical setting. Don’t be surprised! Life actually is a great stage. Somebody once said that we should play well on the stage of life. I would add: Play real!

At least, this is what Princess’ story is all about: real heroes and real life!

However, by the time you are finished reading Princess’ story, I am convinced that you will discover a treasure for yourself that is worthy to be known.

Let us start now, by hearing her remarkable story!

Excited, and sincerely yours,

Star

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Drama in the Kingdom

Once upon a time,

In a land so far away—

In the Kingdom of the Blossoms,

This would take us centuries to travel

From South, as from North,

From East as from the West—

There lived a Princess called Little Star,

Beloved daughter of

Her Father!

Quiet, please!

Have you ever readied for takeoff in a big jet, or bungee jumped? This experience I’ve never had, but maybe it is similar to how one feels when jumping off into the air of expectation, deep within. Expecting what? Of course—to unfold with wings of flight and experience its many breathtaking surprises!

The music now begins, and it is our wings.

The overture of the Kingdom of the Blossoms reminds me of a whisper of the silk rustling between one’s fingers in the air—or like many jingling, silver bells on Christmas Eve. Its wings bring us far, far away…in front of a stunning Garden, full of flowers mingling in unspeakable Beauty.

I see, we are not allowed to enter here. The Garden looks very close to us, and at the same time, unreachable. We are able to look inside, though—through a hidden little corner, big enough to see a gorgeous girl, Princess Little Star, playing among the blossoming flowers. We see:

Princess in the Kingdom of the Blossoms!

What a name for a country! My mind is flooded with images, full of might, mystery and Beauty, of past and future. And, Princess Little Star sings so happily.

Princess: Oh, my delight!

And, what bliss!

I’m so happy here, to be me—

Princess Little Star,

In the Kingdom of the Blossoms!

Beauty reigns,

Love—it fills the senses—

And Daddy cares for all

In the Kingdom of the Blossoms!

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Princess is singing. The circle presents a view from her country.

Ahh, how pretty is the Princess! Such a radiating charm! She looks exactly as the prettiest girl in your class. If you are a graduate, do you still remember her and how often you dreamed to look like her, to be around her and to get her attention?

I like how Princess says Daddy. As she pronounces Ded’-dee, it shows such closeness and love for her Father at her side!

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Here, you will see an attempt to capture Princess’ face on paper.

You will meet similar illustrations of Princess throughout the book. She will be pictured always with the crown on her head. Regardless of what happens with her, she always remains the Princess.

And, how delightful is her song! It is like singing birds in blossoming trees at springtime. Yes, it is! Listen:

Princess: The Light, it shines;

The breeze, it blows,

And I am free to live,

To love,

To taste,

And to explore everything around me—

Except:

The Rose!

But, what if I do not obey,

And touch it just once,

One time only—this forbidden Rose?

And, why not? Why not touch it

And play for a while?

Why must Daddy be so strict,

And what will happen if I do not submit?

I remember, though,

Daddy said:

"Don’t touch the Rose!

It will bring us pain and separation!

It will bring you Death!"

What does it