Journey Beyond the Sun🔊

Once upon a time, in a small, sleepy town named Glennsville, lived a young boy named Sam. Sam was a cheerful, curious boy with a vibrant imagination. He had an immense fascination with the cosmos. His dreams were always filled with twinkling stars, mesmerizing constellations, fiery meteors, and enigmatic galaxies.

There was a hill near his house that had the clearest view of the night skies. The people in Glennsville called it Cosmic Hill; a place where the moon seems larger and stars appeared just an arm's reach away. Sam would sprint up to the hill every evening with his telescope, charting constellations and chasing comets in the deep celestial realm.

Sam’s fascination wasn't limited to stargazing alone. He was a dedicated reader and had consumed almost all the astronomy books available at the town's library. He had a particular interest in the mysteries of the sun. The more he read about the sun and its burning mysteries, the more intrigued he became. However, Sam’s curiosity wasn’t satiated yet. 'What's beyond the sun?' he would often wonder, 'Where does the sun vanish after setting?'

One clear night, while Sam was on his usual stargazing mission atop Cosmic Hill, he noticed something unusual. Amidst the cosmic dance of celestial bodies, the largest star started to grow brighter and brighter. The star expanded, covering the entire night sky with its radiance. Then, he heard a voice echo out, 'It's time, Sam. The universe is calling for you. Are you ready to go beyond?'

With a shiver of excitement, fear, and wonder, Sam responded, 'I am ready.' Suddenly, a celestial chariot descended from the dazzling star, landed in front of Sam. Sam, filled with exhilaration, got onto the stellar chariot, and they darted into the cosmos.

His journey was nothing short of beautiful. He flew past delightful planets and brilliant comets, enjoying the mesmerizing cosmic panorama. Then, the chariot neared the glowing sun; a sight so blinding that Sam had to shield his eyes. As Sam and his celestial chariot moved past the sun, it felt as if they were emerging into another realm, something utterly unknown, completely uncharted.

There, Sam saw something he had always dreamed of, a world teeming with inexplicable beauty beyond the sun. Glowing plants illuminated the landscape. Crystal-clear water flowed in rivers, and trees bore fruit of sparkling gems. It was filled with rich color and music that seemed to emanate from everything around him, and ethereal beings glided around the sky in a dense dance of harmony.

The celestial voice sounded again, 'Sam, the place you can see is called Illumiara, the world beyond the sun. Here, we live in harmony with the cosmos in an eternal cosmic dance.'

Overwhelmed, Sam said, 'It's more beautiful than anything I had ever imagined, but I'm just a boy from Glennsville. Why was I chosen to see this?'

The voice responded, 'Every millennium, a child whose heart beats in rhythm with the universe is chosen to visit Illumiara. You, Sam, with your curiosity and compassion are that child.'

Filled with gratitude and surprise, Sam spent time there learning about their ways, about their connection with the cosmos, and about the true beauty of life. As time came for him to bid farewell to Illumiara, the voice echoed, 'Remember, Sam, whenever you feel lost or disheartened, look at the stars. The cosmos is always with you.'

When Sam returned to Glennsville, he had changed. He carried in his heart the music, colors, and wisdom of Illumiara. He went on to share his experience; the young boy from a small town became the revered Star-Sage of Glennsville, inspiring future generations to look heavenward and listen to the tales from the cosmos.