The Fire That Led Us

This story began long before anyone was watching. More than four years ago,

a young man was told something simple, something powerful. "One day,

you will lead. You are different. I believe in you." Not long after,

that voice was gone, and the fire was left alone. He stayed,

he worked, he believed. But belief isn't always welcomed. They told him

to follow, to stay quiet, to stop dreaming. They clipped his wings.

They tried to dim his fire. And when he spoke, they laughed.

"He'll never make it. He's not that smart. He's not special."