Kyode's Parables and Ollie's Choice
by
Ahgaddes Haynes
A story about Ollie a newly transitioned soul finds himself at the crossroads that leads to his soul either choosing to be recycled back into back into the physical world or to the Astral Plane where its appears to be a void of the unknown. Ollie has to decide which direction he wants to take. Kyode's parables help Ollie decide on which direction to go.
for your 4th Grader.
Once upon a time, in a space between worlds, Ollie found himself standing at a mystical crossroads. To his left was a road that led back to the physical world he'd known, filled with the laughter and joys of everyday life. To his right, lay an unknown Path that led into the Astral Plane, a place of mystery and spiritual growth.
Ollie was overwhelmed with uncertainty. He didn't know which path to take. Then, from a glowing portal emerged a wise older man, Kyode. With a warm smile, he approached Ollie, carrying an old, leather-bound book.
As Ollie saw Kyode and his book, he felt a sense of solace. 'I have been waiting for you, Ollie.' Kyode said. 'Life is filled with choices and it's okay to feel confused. Let my parables guide you.'
Kyode and Ollie sat at the crossroads, the old man opening his book. He read aloud a parable about a bird who was afraid to fly but found the courage to do so when she found the right wind current.
Ollie pondered the parable. 'Does the bird represent me? Am I afraid to fly into the unknown?' He asked Kyode. With a gentle nod, Kyode smiled, 'What do you think, Ollie?'
Kyode then read another parable. This one about a seed that chose not to germinate because it was too cozy in the soil, unaware of the tree it could become. Ollie felt a jolt of understanding.
Ollie looked at both paths. He was beginning to comprehend. But still, fear held him back. Kyode looked at him understandingly, and read another parable.
This parable was of a brightly glowing star, who chose to hide its light out of fear. However, when it finally shone bright, it illuminated the path for countless others in the darkness.