Every story I can think of that involves our Prince finds him conspicuously absent. In fact, most of the story progresseses without him. When considering Prince Charming we have to begin with some speculation. Where is our hero while we are unravelling the tale of the princess? One would think that the Prince would be more valuable at the beginning...right when the story begins. That way the princess could avoid all conflict and suffering. There would be no evil queen mothers, wicked stepsisters, or vengeful witches - happily ever after could begin early and without scars.
We will talk more about the scars in the next chapter...but here we are considering Charming.
I think there is a truth worth considering. Princes who are true princes are not born - they are created. Dolly Parton is famous for saying "it takes a lot of money to look this cheap." I'd say it takes a lot of miles to produce Prince Charming. Without charecter, power and privilage have the tendency to corrupt and spoil. Without training, a sword becomes as dangerous to he who wields it as it does to the enemy. Without practice, an unseasoned prince will find himself thrown to the ground by the most trusty of steeds. Without honor, placed in his heart by worthy men who came before him, princesses are in danger of deeper scars than threatened by trolls or treachery.
Prince Charming's story is visible in his actions. His hours have been spent in the vital practice of becoming. He has been training his body, mind, and soul through discipline and a willingness to seek out the greatness that laid the path before him. He is not the sort of man to miss an opportunity to become more than he is.
The princess' story is running at the same time. Charming hasn't met her...but that doesn't matter. He prepares for her and what the journey will bring because he wants to be ready to give his best. He can hear her song in the distance.
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