Goa, the Gazelle and the Snow Leopard

Have you ever felt torn between the safety of your familiar surroundings and the pull of a quest of personal discovery into the unknown? Join us as we explore the moving story of Goa, a young boy from the village of the Himalayan Mountains, whose life is colored by both profound loss and unwavering community support. Goa grapples with his duty to his family and an inner calling to a Buddhist monastery.  As Goa reflects on his life experiences, he delves into spiritual practices that connect him with the memories of times gone by. The mantra of Om Muni Muni becomes a bridge between worlds, blurring the lines of past, present, and future. In this contemplative space, Goa examines the cycles of karmic lives and the lessons they impart, symbolized by the haunting vision of a snow leopard's eyes. As we prowl with this feline, alongside we explore a tale of a gazelle's quest for purpose, and explore themes of resilience, tradition, abandonment and the search for deeper meaning. Through this rich tapestry of storytelling, we unravel the mysteries of identity, rebirth, and the eternal longing for belonging and fulfillment. Tune in for an evocative narrative that celebrates the power of community, the innate wisdom of the animal kingdom, and the unbreakable bonds of karmic cycles, as they carry us through the ages.  I dedicate this story to Juan Pablo Hernandez - the Snow Leopard.Support the showvoice-within.covoicewithin_anthologyvoicewithin_publications