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Voln for Dummies(tm) Visions Demystified

Contrary to popular belief, the Voln Visions are not random.  However, they do "overlap" by a few percentage points, which is why you may see the next or previous vision sometimes when praying.  However, you will NEVER see a vision that's two steps or more in either direction.  What follows is the exact order of the visions.  Consider each one a percentage of the whole plus or minus 5%.

After a few moments of prayer and reflection you see a vision of a baby eagle barely hatched from its egg.

After a few moments of prayer and reflection you see a vision of a flower that has not yet begun to open.

After a few moments of prayer and reflection you see a vision of a butterfly drying its wings on a leaf.

After a few moments of prayer and reflection you see a vision of the headwaters of a mighty river. Here it has joined with several other streams and is growing quickly.

After a few moments of prayer and reflection you see a vision of a weaver on a loom, nearly half way in the creation of an intricate tapestry.

After a few moments of prayer and reflection you see a brief vision of twin bowls of wine. You reach out and empty the contents of one into the other filling it up. You have a sudden desire to fill up the empty bowl too.

After a few moments of prayer and reflection you see a vision of a hiker as he clears the peak of a hill and begins to descend the other side.

After a few moments of prayer and reflection you see a vision of a lute, finely crafted, but missing a third of its strings.

After a few moments of prayer and reflection you see a vision of a path as it winds its way through a forest and to the edge of a clear pool. You have a sudden desire to jump in but cannot.

After a few moments of prayer and reflection you see a vision of a rainbow forming as a thunder storm begins to abate.

After a few moments of prayer and reflection you see a vision of a pool of clear water. You dive in and swim to the bottom where you find a gold coin engraved with the image of Voln. An overwhelming feeling makes you realize that you are indeed ready to take the next step along the Path to Enlightenment.