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The Gift of Empowerment

The universe is a unique creation with no beginning or end in sight. Always radiating energy, Father Universe is the giver of all life, motion, and existence. He created planets, minor planets, stars, and moons all orbiting in space. He bestowed upon them seven spiritual gifts: wisdom, fortitude, justice, equality, understanding, resilience, and prudence. His countless blessings, authority, and heavenly-sent cosmic energy were all working in perfect eternal harmony.

His favorite creations, however, were the planets. The young planets were named Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. By their father, each one was created with its own spirit and character. They differentiated themselves by color and size and thus each planet remained unique in the universe.

One planet stood out the most to Father Universe. In fact, he was very proud of this creation that was Earth. Father Universe always knew deep down that she was special to him. After all, he had created her to be different from the rest. The great spirit blew life unto Earth and with one exhalation he gave her a voice; no other planet had.

Father Universe and Earth had a deep friendship. They were bound by an intimate connection like that of a father and a child, with a love so pure nothing could escape Father Universe’s notice. He always knew how to identify Earth’s innermost feelings and thoughts. One day, Father Universe sensed something troubled Earth. He asked her, “Daughter, is something wrong?”

Earth replied hesitantly. “I am … confused, my great spirit.” So much was running through her mind, and for so long she had wanted to share her feelings. Struggling to contain them, she raged. “Why am I here alone?”

With love Father Universe answered patiently, “You are not alone. You have me. You and I will always be together. Though, I have sensed your unhappy spirit, but I do not know why you feel so. Please help me understand.”

“You are correct. I am unhappy and unsatisfied. I am grateful for all the love you have given me, but I wish to create and provide the same love you have so selflessly offered me.”

Lost, Father Universe replied, “Am I not enough for you? I have devoted all my energy to you and all the cosmos.”

Earth responded with gratitude. “I cherish you and everything you have done for us with the utmost respect. For this reason, I ask for your compassion. Within my inner core there is a burning desire to give life. I have so much love to offer. Like you, I ha