Once upon a time in the land of Spirit,
A raindrop splashed happily in its puddle.
And suddenly it heard the call of the Spirit-wind.
"Come, come with me. I want to transform you.
I want to take you on a journey that will change you."
And the raindrop splashed and laughed and continued to play.

"I am fine here. I do not wish to go."
But the Spirit-wind persisted.
"Come, let go of your comfort.
Come with me and I will change you."

So strong was the urging that the raindrop let go and followed.
And the Spirit-wind surrounded it with its very breath
and carried it close to Spirit's heart
And the drop turned round and round,
and was shaped in Spirit's hands. . . .
shaped with arms that reached out,
shaped with a center so strong.
It was transformed uniquely and beautifully,
and it began to fall gently toward the ground.

It swirled and floated
and finally landed upon the face of a child,
who squealed in delight,
"Oooh, a snowflake."
And the Spirit-wind whispered,
"You have become who you are meant to be."