By: Josh Pohl
When I had my sheep, I was happy, and I made those around me happy.
People saw me coming and welcomed me.
I’m a shepherd, I have been to many places,
but I come from only one place-from a city near an ancient castle.
That’s where I was born.
But this wasn’t a strange place; it was a new one.
After all, what we had always wanted was just to know new places.
I met this old man proclaiming to be a king he offered me a deal.
Give me one tenth of your sheep, said the old man,
and i’ll tell you how to find the hidden treasures.
I was skeptical about this proposition, but then i remembered something.
It is important to be brave take risks nothing can substitute experience.
I suddenly felt tremendously happy.
He could always go back, and return to his old life of being a shepherd.
Maybe the world had other treasures, I had a dream.
I often doubted my decision along the journey to pursue my dreams.
I would often tell myself this.
Remember that wherever your heart is,
there you will find your treasure.
At last when I had finally reached my goal and completed my journey
I fell to my knees and wept.
I thanked god for making me believe in my Personal Legend.
Now as I grow into my old age, I share my story,
and often preach that It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.