MW continues to celebrate its 10th Anniversary Year! Way back in February 2012, I created my website Mysterious Writings. One of my first posts was on the Maranatha treasure hunt which I enjoyed working on from 2005 to 2011. The hunt ended, with the solution never being completely shared. It was around then that I began writing on topics in relation to the hunt, and adding more information about other armchair treasure hunts, to this website.
I’ve been looking through the numerous posts over the years and sharing one each month. I then host a free drawing based on that article in celebration of the last TEN years with you all!
The favorite posts I’ve shared so far (for a variety of reasons) are: Howard Carter’s Prized Treasure (from King Tut’s Tomb), The Five-Sided Crown, Tamerlane: A Lost Treasure- Do you have one?, and The Philosopher’s Game.
This month’s highlighted post is really the Six Questions series in general.
The Six Question series has became a favorite for many readers of the site. The interview like discussions often introduce new treasure hunts to the community. Creators of the hunts share a bit about their background and goal for their hunts. This helps us all get to ‘know’ (and trust) the persons behind the treasure hunts and learn more about them. The Six Q’s also have congratulated many a searchers on finding treasures! Their stories and how they solved a hunt are inspiring. Each one is different and a joy to hear. Although there are Six Questions referring to other topics, of which I plan to focus more on in the Six Questions series in the months to come, I never get tired of sharing information on treasures!
Today, however, to pick just one, I’d have to choose my very first Six Questions to highlight – as it set me on the path. I love sharing Six Questions. I feel we all learn a lot from the ANSWERS. I appreciate all who have participated in them over the years – and who will do so in the future.
One of my favorite parts from my first ever Six Questions – which was on the Maranatha hunt with Duncan Burden (the creator)- was a story he shared about how some things in life must be experienced in order to appreciate and how this becomes the key value in the search for the GRAIL. He stated:
“Is this lesson not echoed in the legends of the grail-questing knights? The treasure didn’t fall to their feet, some accounts speak of decades of suffering and searching? How greater would the reward be if you actually lifted the veil to the Holy Grail, rather than someone simply holding it in procession? How could you feel the deep awesome sensation if it was passed to you as easily as a cup of coffee? Would you treasure it as much?”
The thought is similar to the quote – “A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials”. A Quest, by overcoming challenges, strengthens and builds appreciation. The value of the Quest is found in the journey. A greater value found in something fought for or earned.
The historical background for the Maranatha hunt and project are still a passion of mine. Reminiscing the posts brings these subjects back in focus. I can feel myself being pulled back in!
But for now, and for this month’s celebration, please answer the following question based on that first six questions to be entered into a Free Drawing for a signed copy of my Introduction to Codes and Ciphers book.
Question: What is the subtitle of the Maranatha book? (image shown in post link (4 words))
Submit your answer to treasure@mysteriouswritings.com by end of 6/30/22 EST (with Subject Heading: MW 10 JUNE) to be entered into a free drawing from all other correct submissions for a free copy of – Introduction to Codes and Ciphers !
Thank you for being part of the MW community – and as always – Treasure the Adventure!
