Melchizedek: Universal Language Of The World

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Melchizedek taught me about omens, that they will help me pursue my personal legend. Throughout my journey I came across several omens, I slowly began to become better at interpreting what they mean. The omens taught me that everything in this world is connected, from soil to the pyramids. I learned that omens are linked to the Universal Language of the World and will always aid you during rough times. After being able to interpret many omens, I came across a strange omen, where two hawks were flying and suddenly one attacked the other, causing me to have a dream of an army marching onto the oasis. This omen allowed me to alert the chiefs and save the oasis from a severe attack. I learned how to understand myself, my surroundings, environment,

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