Today, Lilly learned something very special about receiving.
It all started when Luna the Unicorn gave Lilly a tiny crystal heart — soft pink and warm to the touch. Lilly held it in her hand, feeling the glow it carried. She smiled and said, “Thank you, Luna.” But Luna tilted her head and said gently, “Can you feel it in your heart, too?”
Lilly paused. She had said thank you, but she hadn’t really let herself receive it — not fully.
So she closed her eyes, breathed in deeply, and imagined the crystal heart’s glow sinking into her chest. A warm swirl of light filled her from the inside out. Suddenly, she felt even more thankful, and even more magical. She wasn’t just saying thank you — she was receiving gratefully.
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Sometimes, it’s easy to give to others — hugs, help, kind words. But receiving can feel tricky. What if someone compliments your drawing, or gives you a gift? Do you rush past it? Do you get shy and change the subject?
Lilly is learning that receiving gratefully means letting kindness into your heart like a warm cup of cocoa on a chilly day. It means saying, “Thank you,” and feeling how good it is to be loved and seen.
When you allow yourself to receive — with softness, with wonder — you fill your heart up with light. And the more light you hold, the more you have to share.
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Here’s what Lilly wants you to remember:
✨ You are worthy of receiving love.
✨ You are allowed to enjoy kindness.
✨ Saying thank you with your whole heart is a kind of magic.
Try this today:
When someone gives you something — a smile, a compliment, a helping hand — pause and let it in. Take a breath. Put your hand on your heart. Say, “Thank you.” Then notice how warm and sparkly you feel inside.
That’s receiving gratefully. And it’s beautiful.
With sparkles and soft hugs,
💗 Lilly Emberglow