Good morning,
It's Gina here.
Today's story is about a little boy named Leo,
Who lived in a sunny village surrounded by green meadows and tall oak trees.
Every morning,
Just after breakfast,
Leo would walk down a winding path to a very special place,
The Wishing Well.
It was old and covered in moss,
And when the sunlight touched the water,
It sparkled like a thousand tiny stars.
One morning,
Leo held a shiny coin in his hand,
Closed his eyes and whispered,
I wish I could learn to ride a bike all by myself.
He dropped the coin into the water and watched the ripples shimmer.
Then he smiled.
The wish had been made.
That afternoon,
Leo went outside to practice.
At first,
The bike wobbled and he fell a few times.
But each time he got back up,
Brushed himself off and tried again.
And then,
Suddenly,
Something amazing happened.
He was doing it!
He was riding all by himself,
Wind in his hair,
Heart racing with joy.
I did it!
He laughed.
The Wishing Well's magic worked.
He couldn't wait to visit it again and say thank you.
The next morning,
Leo ran back to the meadow.
The Wishing Well shimmered quietly in the light.
He leaned over the edge and whispered,
Thank you,
Magic Wishing Well.
You made my wish come true.
Just then,
He heard a gentle voice behind him.
It was a wise old turtle sitting by the water's edge.
The turtle smiled kindly.
The Wishing Well isn't magic,
Leo,
He said softly.
It didn't make you ride your bike.
You did that.
Because you practiced and you believed in yourself.
Leo blinked in surprise.
Really?
But it felt like magic.
The turtle nodded.
That's because it was magic.
But not from the well.
The magic was already inside you.
Leo felt warm inside,
The kind of warmth that comes from knowing something is true.
He looked at the Wishing Well again and smiled.
Then I guess I don't need to throw any more coins into the Wishing Well,
He said.
I can make things happen myself.
The turtle chuckled softly.
Exactly.
Just remember to be patient,
Kind and keep trying.
That's real magic.
Now,
As you start your own day,
You can take a moment just like Leo did.
Sit up tall,
Take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Breathe in confidence and calm and breathe out any worries or doubts.
Now let's say three gentle affirmations together.
I am brave and capable.
I can learn new things every day.
The magic I need is already inside me.
Take one last deep breath in and as you breathe out,
Imagine the sunlight sparkling on your own Wishing Well inside your heart.
Now you are ready for a brand new day,
Strong,
Kind and full of your very own magic.
