The Fish and the Magic Light

Author’s Note


Using allegory and a few simple words, a pathway to the understanding of one’s own reality is

drawn with pictures and verse.

If read to a child, where the flame is still bright, the flame will be sustained.

For the young adult, the flame will be rekindled.

As for the adult, perhaps the flame may be relit so that the REAL QUESTIONS—WHO AM I?

WHY AM I HERE?—will hopefully find a place in their daily lives.








The pathless path is hard to find.

It climbs above the heart and mind.

It goes so high that ONE can SEE

That I AM I and “he” is “he”.



R. B. Schron and I. M. Heer, “The Pathless Path”
Copyright © 2001



For the Reader


Are you like this fish who wants to climb

To higher heights where all’s sublime?

Where joy awaits along the way,

Life’s meaning clearer everyday.

The time to start is always now.

Real teachers need to show you how.

To know yourself, to see your role

For peace on earth to be your goal.




Fish Reviewers from the Ocean Deep



A wonderful allegory for seekers in all age groups. Told simply and movingly.

— Justin Water


A fish armed with real questions and a strong inner wish finds a guide who leads him to a
purposeful journey of discovery.

— Barry Kuda


Looking for meaning, a fish follows a pathway to knowledge and understanding.

— Holly Mackerel


This is a story for fish of all races, religions, and ethnic backgrounds regardless of whether they
swim in oceans, rivers, or lakes.

— Orel Sturgeon


Stimulating wonder in the older child. Inspirational for the young adult. A wake up call for all of us.

— Sam Munn