on_holy_ground | TM - 102 - Write a letter to yourself as a child.

Darius sat at his desk for quite some time, looking down at the blank sheet of paper lying there, and debating on the question at hand. He tried to bring to mind the child that he had been, and wondered what he would say to him, if indeed he could speak to his younger self. After all, how does one go about explaining to a child of a warrior tribe, that he would one day put down his sword and become an advocate of peace?

Darius supposed that he could try and tell the boy to change his ways before that fateful day outside the gates of Paris ever came, and to give up the ways of the sword on his own, without the light quickening to overcome all that he had been. However, assuming that a child with that upbringing would even listen to such talk, the changes it might bring about on the present were far to great for it to be considered. No, the child must do as he was intended, despite the costs to himself and others in his early years.

Perhaps then, a simple note would be best, Darius thought. Something that gives nothing away, and yet says more than it might seem too. Nodding slightly to himself, Darius picked up his pen, and started to write.

My Young Friend,

There are a great many things in this world that you cannot yet understand, but that will one day become clear to you. And when that day comes, and you find yourself standing before the gates, then you will realize that all that you could ever need or want is right there before you. Do not be afraid to take it, and let nothing stand in your way.

Always,
Someone Who Cares