The Wisdom Of A Child (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

by thebetweenspace

The child, head ceremoniously shaven, took a deep, relaxing breath as millions of people waited impatiently for wisdom. The rumors started a little over five weeks ago when the story first broke. It seemed that for once The National Enquirer might have gotten something right.

Three weeks ago, the talking heads decided it was a hoax, but that was a week before the religious leaders of the world gathered to debate the significance of this special child.

The pope had the first word. “The Vatican is convinced this extraordinary child is indeed the second coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, which means the world is in for a significant paradigm shift, if we are correct.”

“Nonsense, the child is His Holiness the Dalai Lama.”

“He is our prophet Moses.”

“He is the second coming of the one true prophet, Mohammed.”

“The child is most assuredly Shiva.”

Just yesterday the child agreed to speak for the first time publicly. When Sophia simply said, “Shalom,” Pandora’s box opened for the second time.

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  1. The Wisdom Of A Child (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

    KevMullins' Buddy Icon KevMullins

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love the twist at the end of this. :)

  2. The Wisdom Of A Child (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

    PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA)'s Buddy Icon PyroPunk 51 (PPP LoA)

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    right back to square one. very funny twist.

  3. The Wisdom Of A Child (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 3 months ago

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    Funny to picture all the religions trying claim the same special child as their deity. At least she didn’t say Aloha. That would have really thrown them.

  4. The Wisdom Of A Child (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I love the twist.! An unconventional zen master indeed. And I’m inclined to love this story just ‘cause Sophia is my favorite name. ;p Well done!

  5. The Wisdom Of A Child (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Oh, and I forgot to add I love the irony in the line, “millions of people waited impatiently for wisdom.” Brilliant.

  6. The Wisdom Of A Child (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

    Mighty-Joe Young's Buddy Icon Mighty-Joe Young

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    you are trip between. inever know where you are going to end up with these stories but i enjoy looking out the window.

  7. The Wisdom Of A Child (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

    Mistress Elsha Hawk's Buddy Icon Mistress Elsha Hawk

    Posted 3 months ago

    “And the answer to the ultimate question is 42.” Great twisted tale!

  8. The Wisdom Of A Child (Unconventional Zen Master Challenge)

    Ridcully Calvert's Buddy Icon Ridcully Calvert

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great one, TBS . I enjoyed the different religions bickering.

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