After the Universe created the world and settled humans there, it called together all the animals and said:

“I want to hide the truth somewhere for humans to find—but not before they’ve looked for it, themselves.”

The animals discussed.

The Eagle said, “Hide it at the top of the highest mountain!”

But they quickly realized humans would climb the highest mountain soon enough.

“The bottom of the deepest ocean!” offered The Whale. But, the same concern arose.

Then The Wind whispered,
“What if you hide it inside each and every one of them? They won’t look there for a very long time.”

And so it was.

— Adapted from a traditional story of unknown origin, often cited in spiritual and indigenous storytelling