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Stockham, Alice Bunker - Karezza - A testimonial letter
Identifier
013821
Type of Spiritual Experience
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A description of the experience
Karezza – Ethics of Marriage 1903 second edition – Dr Alice B Stockham
From a letter
Since my husband became acquainted with the philosophy of [Karezza], he has endeared himself to me a hundredfold, and although our so called 'honeymoon' was passed five years ago, it was no more real, and far less lasting, than the ecstatic, the unspeakable happiness which is now continually mine.
My prosaic and sometimes indifferent husband has changed by a heavenly magic into an ardent and entrancing lover, for whose coming I watch with all the tender raptures of a schoolgirl. His very step sends a thrill through me, for I know that my beloved will grasp me and clasp me and cover me with kisses such as only the most enthusiastic lover could give.
And though the years lapse, I cannot see or feel any change in the way he cherishes me. To each other we are continual objects of deepest reverence and the most sacred mystery. Our affection deepens, our romance seems as sure and enduring as the stars.
My lover! my hero! my knight! my husband!
I date my marriage from the time when he became a disciple of [Karezza], for that was the beginning of our assured happiness.
But it is not alone as a cherishing lover that my husband has become my crown of happiness. He has grown perceptibly nobler in character, in purpose; in strength, in all the qualities that make a man God-like, so that beside a lover I have a strong friend and wise counselor, and my happiness is complete.
L.S.