MID WINTER MYSTERY PART IV ANOTHER CHOICE
Well we have explored the possible outcomes of choosing the map and the water. There were of course some advantages and in the end some drawbacks. So let’s see what happens next...
CHOICE III
You have lived a tough life and really never had any breaks. You work hard yet any time you seem to get your head above water something comes along to beat you down again. On this table there is a glistening diamond that would change your lot in life forever. You have dreamed of a get-rich-quick option since you were in your youth and here it sits....
surely this is a reward that you deserve and the great. Spirit/ universe put this here for you. This would be the only fair thing, the only reason chance brought you here. You know you have been out in the desert a couple days, but since your fortunes have changed the risk of your body shutting down doesn’t really seem that high. So you snatch the magnificent diamond from the table and head forward in the sand. Now as it happens about eight hours later a gaunt prince comes lumbering up behind you on a camel. The prince wears a suit made of diamonds and other jewels and you wonder if this is one of his. You keep moving until the prince pulls the camel in front of you. Out of self-defense you say, “I’m sorry if this. Is your diamond, however, having so many diamonds would it hurt to let me go forth with just this one? The prince laughs with a weak and weary laugh...”Truly that is a beautiful. Diamond and a person who has a stone like this belongs in the company of the rich like me...Please climb aboard my camel and we shall find our way to a better land.
Now you are so grateful to. Be riding the camel and to have been accepted by the wealthy that you just don’t think about mentioning. You need water soon. In fact between your glee and your shame you sort of forgot and then feel a bit of shame. After all you don’t want to be laughed out of the rich man’s club because you weren’t smart enough to keep yourself alive with out help. So you ride along till the next day and the sun is now really scalding the sand, the prince, and the camel...and of course. You. The prince suggests. You all stop and take a rest. After sitting an hour or so the prince raises his head and says “ You know this is a bit embarrassing, however, my camel and I have been out in the desert for quite a while.... and well. You know my friend...it’s diamonds I have but water I need —and the camel is dried out too... may we borrow but a sip of yours?—
Well.... it goes without saying—-yet you say it.... “how can someone with your fortunes...your riches...your wealth not have enough water? The Prince cries a tear and says...”you see when we come across people in. This land we ask just for a bit of water and give them a beautiful diamond... and well maybe some other prince gave you a diamond in exchange for the water- hmmm?
You look at the camel who is taking his last breath. You look at the prince who puts his head down and takes his last breath and you hold the diamond tight as you take your last breath.
Maybe seeking what others have and thinking so much about. What you lack will drive you to get something and yet... maybe we can learn from others who have things and yet don’t seem quite whole?
Choice IV
Well this leaves the mirror. It could be the right choice—- or—this could be one of those strange twilight zone mysteries... after all I never promised a happy ending because life isn’t that way—
I’ll sleep on it and give you an answer in the morning ....wait am I quoting a Meatloaf song?
How about I add a few lines from a Todd Snyder song as well..
Life’s too short to worry—life’s to long. To wait
Life’s too short. Not to love. One another —Life’s too long to hate
I know some people who haggle for a nickel and try to save a dime
But no sir—eee that’s not for me... I don’t have the time.
More tomorrow.
Loved this one.
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