Addie and the Castle

This is a short story I wrote the other night just for the sake of writing. It has some metaphorical meaning to it. If you look hard enough I'm sure you could find them! :)

Once upon a land in a time not so far away a sweet little girl named Addie was talking to her dad. In their conversation the topic of being special came up. Addie asked, "Daddy what makes me special?" Her dad took her in his arms, looked into those bright, beautiful eyes and said, "Addie, you are special because you like to smile, you are adorable, you are determined, but Addie, you are the most special because you are a princess." Addie smiled real big and gave her daddy a hug. Then her daddy looked at her and said, "Addie, I'm going to send you away for a little bit now. It's time you learned some lessons and this is the plan for you to do learn those and be the best person you can be. It might not be the easiest plan and there may be times where you feel as if you are completely alone, but you must always remember you are a princess."
   
Addie was afraid and excited to follow this plan and learn these lessons. she didn't really know what to expect but as she went away she was optimistic. As her journey progressed and it got a bit harder, she met wonderful people. There were also a lot of bad things that happened. Addie began to forget who she was and the things her father told her. Every once in a while she did remember and the wonderful people helped her a lot too. The thing that helped her remember the most was the building that looked like a castle. She often went to the castle to be reminded of her identity of princess, but before entering the castle she had to meet some requirements and reach a certain point where she was ready. Addie worked hard to be able to enter. Finally the day came.

Some of those wonderful people were there with her. They continued to support and encourage her. She entered the castle and was amazed at the beauty of it. She felt so happy and felt peace about everything that she had questioned. She was also told that she would be able to meet the king. As she continued further into the castle she was filled with excitement a bit of nerves. Finally it was time. She stepped into where the king was and tears filled her eyes. Standing in front of her was her father. She ran to hug him and continued to cry remembering all that he had told her. He softly pushed her back and looked into her eyes and said with love that only a father can, "I knew you could make it. I am so proud of you, my princess."

Addie remained in the castle with her father from then on. She loved being able to always remember the princess that she is and she was SO happy to be in the place where she was meant to be. Even though she was truly happy in the castle, she didn't forget the struggles. The things she learned helped her. They lead her to appreciate the beauty of the castle. Addie spent her time from then on reminding everyone she came in contact with that they too could be a princess. She was often seen helping those around her who were having a hard time, lifting them up knowing that one day, they might have the opportunity to enter into this castle and feel the way she feels. Addie's journey was tough, but the lessons she learned were worth it.

Never forget who you are. Never forget where you come from. Just like Addie you too are royalty. Life is meant to be tough. There are things all around that cause us to forget who we are and what our end goal is, but when we remember- when we truly are able to be reminded of this divine nature, that is when we are happiest.

Always remember who you are. No matter where you are in life right now, someone out there loves you. Remember that and everything else will fall into place. And, as always, keep smiling. :)