The Chosen One

—Use the torch to read it; there must be something in his message that gives us instructions on how to win this battle —said Usminia, whose tears continued to flow despite her effort to hold them back. Pochi took the torch and unfolded the paper, beginning to read the message in a low voice: Pochi, this is the first time I have written a letter, and it fills me with pride, but also with humility. I know I will make mistakes in expressing myself this way, so I ask you to focus on the content of my words and not on how they are written. Since your arrival in the village, you have radiated a fighting spirit that has infected everyone. You have won the heart of Usminia, and together we have shared deep conversations, discovering that, despite belonging to different cultures, human souls are astonishingly similar. In this short time, you have become not just a friend, but a brother to me. Our ancestors aspired to build a solid, enlightened, and peaceful nation, centered on its people, their quality of life, and their well-being. However, the arrival of the white skinned men has shaken our reality, abruptly waking us from a long and beautiful dream. It is essential that the passage of time does not erase our history, nor can we allow the wisdom of our ancestors to fade into obscurity. —You frequently asked me about the dreams in which I foresaw your arrival at the sacred village. Although those dreams were initially enigmatic and difficult to decipher, through meditation and conversations with the shaman, I came to understand their essence. I concluded that the appearance of the white-skinned men signaled the decline of our Muisca nation as we know it. You have also asked me, time and again, why you are “The Chosen One.” I decided to remain silent, fearing that my answer might influence your destiny. But now is the right time to reveal the truth. Although your bravery and skills in our arts of war are remarkable, I discovered that you are not the chosen one for those reasons. You possess a talent you might underestimate: an innate gift for language. Your ability to express yourself is unparalleled, and you handle words with a mastery and creativity that no one else in our sacred village could match. My dreams revealed that the chosen one was not simply destined to fight in battles. His true mission was to use this exceptional gift of language to preserve and transmit to future generations the foundations of success and happiness, the principles of the Cross of the Andes. The grandeur and isolation of these majestic mountains have kept us secluded from other tribes and civilizations, who could have benefited from the principles that have sustained the fulfillment and joy of our nation for so long. Pochi, you have been chosen to put on paper the principles of personal transformation, the secrets to fulfilling dreams, achieving inner peace, and finding happiness, allowing this ancient wisdom to guide many. I urge you to combine your remarkable writing ability with the lessons your mentors have lovingly passed on to you, so that this message may resonate in different places and among different peoples when the time comes. Most people live lives overshadowed by silent frustration, trapped in uninspiring routines, without a clear purpose to make them dream. That apathy and monotony lead to lives without excitement, without design and lacking moments of happiness. It is heartbreaking to witness, at the end of their days, the regret for missed opportunities, challenges not faced, journeys not taken, love not shared, family and friends neglected, and a life that passed without color, without shape, and without passion. Success and happiness do not come from indecipherable mysteries or complex concepts; they are the result of applying these principles with awareness and discipline until one day you wake up and realize that you have forged powerful habits—habits of success—and that life is rewarding you with everything you dream of. Your mission, as the chosen one, is to spread this philosophy to those who aspire to design a fulfilling and memorable life. Success and happiness do not come from indecipherable mysteries or complex concepts; they are the result of applying these principles with awareness and discipline until one day you wake up and realize that you have forged powerful habits—habits of success—and that life is rewarding you with everything you have dreamed of. Your mission, as the chosen one, is to spread this philosophy to those who aspire to design a full and memorable life. —The wisdom we have passed on to you is simple, yet transformative; it is applicable to anyone, regardless of their past, noble titles, wealth, or place of origin. The principles behind success and happiness are eternal; they have stood the test of time and will remain relevant in any era. Pochi, you are in the process of rewriting the story of your life, and I ask you now, are you willing to immortalize the precepts of our ancestors in your writings? I invite you to document these life principles in a way that will help impact the lives of many. This could be the great legacy of the chosen one! Every individual is called to give their life for a cause they believe in fervently, with all their soul. We have only one life, and not fighting for your convictions would be a fate worse than death in battle. If you are reading this letter, it is likely that several of your mentors and friends are no longer with you, having given their lives in defense of our nation, our traditions, and our people. This means that our paths in this earthly world have diverged. There will be no more conversations, no more sunset walks through the sacred gardens, no more serene meditations on the mountain. But this farewell should not be a reason for sadness. On the contrary, it should be a celebration of the moments we shared and the learnings we had in fullness. Be assured that I will remain by your side, and by Usminia's, always accompanying you from the spiritual dimension.