Dear son;
“Humbaba’s mouth is fire; his roar the floodwater”. Take heed of this my son, the world is full of cruelty and it is only the strongest individuals can survive. My son you must be prepared to handle all the challenges Humbaba (the world) will present to you. It is a race involving tough economic times, strange diseases like the current covid-19 pandemic, and betrayal from your closest friends. You must develop a proper understanding of how the systems and procedures in the world works for you to be able to overcome all these challenges and realize your goals and full potential.
“A person does not grow from the ground like a vine or a tree, one is not part of a plot of land. Mankind has legs so it can wander”. My son embrace the difference in you compared to your peers. You were brought up differently with the sole purpose to empower you and make you be a highly adaptive individual. It is this adaptation that will help you overcome the several challenges that you are yet to face. My son define your unique capabilities and channel them to help you beat the challenges of betrayal, dangerous diseases, and daunting economic times. Remember these unique capabilities are within your personal attributes and level of skills. Please do not abandon them for unethical behaviors that will land you in more trouble.
“I mean, of course, a time will come when Torvald is not as devoted to me, not quite so happy when I dance for him, and dress for him, and play with him”. My son, you will not remain young forever. There will reach a time when you will have to adopt new systems and procedures to fit into society. A time shall come when your skills will no longer be required in the world, only your guidance shall be useful. When this time come please embrace it and take your leave. However, before it gets to that point make sure you work hard enough to raise a nice family, build a nice home, and secure your retirement.
“Believe a fool and you shall rue the day”. Wisdom is essential in constructing a better life in this world. You must carefully choose those whom you trust in helping you make a better judgment. As a grown-up, you must draw the line when to trust your guts and instincts and when to consider a suggestion from your friends. Not all your friends will always be right and not all of them will always be wrong. At the end of the day, it will be your choices that will determine your life. Make sure you have reliable friends who can help you make better decisions when needed for you to steer your life in the right direction.
“The true student will read between the lines and gain wisdom. If the light is in you the light engraved in this tablet will respond”. My son throughout this letter I have shared with you several things. Now the duty hangs on you to clearly define your life and live a peaceful and prosperous life. The manner in which you treat each word in this letter will determine the level of your development and response to the cruel world. You should know that I love you more than you can imagine, take heed of these words and embrace the world for a better future.