The Bright Light

A young artist walks through the town. He is beautiful. He is rich. He is intelligent. He is creative. And yet around him there seems to be no joy; he seems cloaked in swirling shadows, clouds that never let the sunshine in and endlessly rain upon his soul.

A wise magician sees him, takes pity upon him, steps into his path and hands him a small orb of pure, clear glass.

The young man takes it, surprised, holds it to his heart - and then a flash of brightest light explodes and in an instant, the dark clouds have gone; the young artist takes a deep breath, a beautiful sunrise smile comes to his face - he bows his head and joyously, goes on his way.