Easter Eggs: X Marks the Spot

“Is that it?”

"It is.”

"All of it?”

"Every bit.”

"It's beautiful.”

"It's dangerous.”

"It's valuable.”

"No. It's invaluable. It's worth more than all the diamonds and gold and silver in the world combined. There is nothing to compare it to."

“So, now what?"

“Now, now we hide it."

“Hide it? But, why?"

“Because, it is dangerous. The contents of this capsule will radically transform the world and the lives of everyone who finds it and partakes of it."

“So, we're going to make sure it's never found? Bury the danger deep in a cave somewhere? It seems like such a shame that such great beauty and value will be hid away for eternity.”

"On the contrary. We hope it is found. That's the point. If it were to remain hidden forever we would have failed. The contents of this capsule will change the world, and the world needs changing, don't you think?“

“Indeed. So who are we going to tell about it?"

"Everyone.”

"Everyone? I don't understand. Why hide it? If it's meant to be found, and we're going to tell everyone where it is, why not just give it to them?”

“Everything hidden is meant to be found, at the right time, but the search is part of what gives it its value. The pursuit proves the beauty. People don't desire ugliness, at least not knowingly.

"We will draw up a map, write out directions to the capsule. The map will be available to everyone, but only some will understand it. Only some will have the discernment to decipher the map, the wisdom to grasp the magnitude of the treasure and the fortitude to do what is necessary to obtain it.

"The capsule, and its contents, will be available to everyone, but there will be many who fail to obtain it. Oh, but for those that do…”

"What about the danger? You said it was dangerous.”

"Extremely, but only to those who don't partake in the contents. Transformation is dangerous. It requires destruction. People balk at the idea of tearing down what is to create what is meant to be, but that's only because they're blind to what truly is. Life has never been free of danger. The egg is no exception. Like Pandora's Box, opening it will turn the world upside down. However, for those who partake, it will provide answers and safety and peace."

“The egg?"

“That's what we'll call it, the Easter Egg. Aside from the obvious association with its appearance, it's hidden. People will search for it, and when they find it, it contains secrets and ‘bonuses’ to enhance their lives.”

"Ok. Easter Egg it is. How will people find it?”

"How does anyone ever find a buried treasure? X marks the spot.”