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Caton was playing outside on day when he ran into another boy named Duran. He too had no memories or knowledge of his mother. Caton invited him over to dinner. Soon they became close friends and never left each others sides. One day they were in their fort that had built in the woods behind their homes. They were in a deep conversation. Both sat there vowing that nothing could separate their friendship. Time, wealth, or status would not become a wedge between them.
Caton and Duran would run home after school to listen to Bhardwaj who was teaching them. They learned how to be genuinely aware of the needs of others and be compassionate towards them. Everyday Caton and Duran spent with him they grew wiser and their hearts capacity for love expanded. Caton and Duran were sure both would succeed in bringing great change in the world. Bhardwaj always could tell there were deep rooted differences in them but he thought that brought them together. Duran was more prideful and loved to be the center of attention for the change. Caton would go off by himself to meditate and reflect.
Time would eventually pass over them as they grew into young men. Fate had split their paths even though they remembered in the back of their mind the vowels they had made in the tree house. Duran had taken his understanding of people and their concerns to become a politician. He was the governor of the state. Around the country, he was widely regarded as a man who had a heart for the people but distanced himself from people not of his status. The people were indifferent because he was a wonderful politician. They all thought of his distance as dedication to his efforts to make their lives better. However, secretly to him he desired to be only in the presence of those on his status.
Caton stayed in his humbles beginnings. Not driven by attention and financial, he drew closer to his inner self. He was able to reach countless people to help them face their inner struggles. He followed Bhardwaj and began a grass roots nonprofit that touched many lives. His work exceeded that of his childhood friend as the changes where deep within those peoples lives.
An investor who had spent his life investing in consumer products that had high return yet little restorative benefits had one last wish. He wanted to bestow his money on those in his community who were making a real difference in the lives of his neighbors. One of those people was Caton. Caton learning of this news was delighted for the people he could help. He took a trip to the capital to visit his childhood friend, Duran. Caton was a simple man thus he was a bit ruff around the edges. The secretary of Duran would not let him see Duran. Luckily, Duran had come out of his office on his way to a lunch meeting with some senators.
Caton exclaimed, "Behold my friend." Yet, Duran was taken back by his childhood friend. Even after Caton stated why he was there to help give some of the money to help Duran's campaign coming up. Duran hastily said, "Do not think that the friendship of youth endures for ever in human hearts; it is weakened by time, and pride plucks it from one's bosom. Friendship can exist only between equals as we two once were, but no longer chance to be. ... Forget the days and the thoughts of the past. I know thee not.".
Caton heard the words that his childhood friend had just said. They hit him like a stab in the heart. He started to muster up a response but fell on an empty breath. Caton knew that Duran had changed. He turned and left the capitol without saying a word. Caton broke a little that day knowing he had lost a dear friend. Yet, this would not stop Caton from continuing his work.
Authors Note:
I wanted to take Drona's story and add an entrepreneurial spin to it. I am trying to find a character who matches up with the path of an entrepreneur who also faces inner struggles. Laura suggested in my reading diary that I look into Drona.
Seeing the two opposing characters was a great stage to take into a modern story. I know that this story is not yet finished. I wanted to help lay the foundation for the stories to come.
Bibliography:
Drona. Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie (1913). [500 words]
Authors Note:
I wanted to take Drona's story and add an entrepreneurial spin to it. I am trying to find a character who matches up with the path of an entrepreneur who also faces inner struggles. Laura suggested in my reading diary that I look into Drona.
Seeing the two opposing characters was a great stage to take into a modern story. I know that this story is not yet finished. I wanted to help lay the foundation for the stories to come.
Bibliography:
Drona. Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie (1913). [500 words]
What a great story! I always appreciate the stories that bring truths from the readings and show us what they look like in a more modern context. To me the layout was great and I was able to easily pace myself and the overall story flowed well. I cannot wait to see what you write in the next couple weeks.
ReplyDeleteJosh, this was an amazing story! Good job! The detail you created with the story helped it flow very well and it was touching in its own way. We can see the clear relationship between Caton and Duran, which improves your story in many aspects! I liked the twist you gave to the original story of Drona.
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