[Image by Johnnie Shannon from Pixabay]
More than a century later Mandarin D again visited the Tinsukia district of Assam with a colourful cryptic message for all.
The transformed world looked the same everywhere and yet Mandarin D observed it buoyantly. Ripples borrowed orange, purple, green and the floating plants, transfixed, only swayed when Mandarin D swam elegantly.
That change is constant, O believer, do not lose hope, that every action counts, O dreamer, do not stop walking, that life is living in the present, O dear, have faith in yourself… Mandarin D read some lines from the message.
But I know, it is up to us to decipher the tone of the message; I picked the fantastical, the awe-inspiring, and folk-tale-like tone for my message – one that promises to surprise, play mystical rhymes and make the impossible possible – and felt elated.
‘That is beautiful, that is indeed the message for you’, said Mandarin D and left suddenly without bidding adieu.
I wonder which tone you will pick for your message.
How well crafted this story of ours is, we get to share motivations that encourage, no matter, even if it arrives a century later.
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[Image by Cornelia Gatz from Pixabay.]
Check out the news article that inspired me to write this post here.
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Very nice 👌
Thank you so much!
Thank you, Jagriti, for creating this beautiful fable for our times. It’s so good to be reminded of colour and hope, just at this moment.
Also, thanks for the link to the story that inspired you.
I agree, we need colour and hope now more than ever.
Glad you liked the post and the news article.
Thank you so much Cath!
I am so so so glad to have received this message 😊
Happy for you.
Cheers!