Deep in the Whispering Forest, where the stars twinkle even in the daytime and the trees hum lullabies, Lilly Emberglow was having a BIG feeling.
Someone had said something unkind during Sparkle Circle at the Fairy Ring. It made Lilly’s heart feel like it had a little thundercloud over it.
She stomped her foot. “Why would they say that?!”
Just then, Luna the Unicorn trotted over, her mane shimmering like moonlight.
“Sweet Lilly,” Luna said gently, “Sometimes others say things that aren’t very kind… but what matters most is how you choose to react.”
Lilly blinked. “You mean… I get to choose?”
Velora the Raven swooped down from a nearby tree branch. “Yes, dear one,” she croaked with a wink. “You can’t control what others do. But your reaction? That’s your superpower.”
Lilly sat down on a mossy stone and took a deep breath. She placed a hand on her heart and whispered,
✨ “I can’t control others… but I can choose how I respond.” ✨
Suddenly, the thundercloud in her chest began to dissolve, replaced by a warm golden glow. She realized that by calming her stormy feelings, she was becoming even more powerful.
⸻
🍄 Lilly’s Magical Lesson:
You are not responsible for what others say or do, but you are responsible for how you react. You can breathe, pause, and choose kindness—even when others forget.
⸻
🌟 Try This Magical Exercise:
Next time, someone says something that upsets you:
1. Place a hand on your heart.
2. Take three deep belly breaths.
3. Whisper to yourself:
✨ “I get to choose how I respond.” ✨
Then, imagine yourself glowing with calming light like a lantern in the dark.