Hello Snugglebugs,
It's your friend Serenity the Snowy Owl here to share another special story with you.
This story is about self-love and how important it is to be kind to ourselves.
Are you ready?
Let's begin.
In our magical forest there lives a little bear named Bella.
Bella is a kind and gentle bear with a heart as big as the moon,
But she sometimes struggles with feeling good about herself.
One sunny morning,
Bella decided to join her friends by the crystal clear lake.
She saw her friends,
Lily the Bunny and Max the Squirrel,
Playing and having fun.
But when Bella looked at her reflection in the lake,
She felt sad.
Her fur was not as shiny as Lily's,
And her ears were not as perky as Max's.
Feeling down,
Bella wandered deeper into the forest and sat on a soft patch of moss.
I wish I could be different,
She thought.
Then maybe I would feel special.
Just then,
A wise old tortoise named Tessa came slowly walking by.
Tessa had a shell covered in beautiful colourful patterns.
Seeing Bella's sad face,
She stopped and asked,
Why so glum,
Bella?
Bella sighed and said,
I don't feel special,
Tessa.
Everyone else seems so perfect and I wish I could be like them.
Tessa smiled kindly and said,
Come with me,
Bella.
I want to show you something.
Curious,
Bella followed Tessa to a quiet hidden part of the forest where a beautiful garden grew.
The garden was filled with all kinds of flowers,
Big ones,
Small ones,
Bright ones and pale ones.
Each flower was different,
But together they made the garden look magical.
Tessa said,
Do you see how each flower is different?
They all have their own colours and shapes,
But each one is special and makes the garden beautiful.
Imagine if all the flowers were the same,
The garden wouldn't be as wonderful,
Would it?
Bella looked at the garden and began to understand.
So you're saying that being different makes us special,
Just like the flowers?
Tessa nodded.
Exactly,
Bella.
Just like each flower has its own beauty.
You have your own special light inside you.
It's your self-love.
You just need to see it and let it shine.
Bella felt a warm glow in her heart as she thought about Tessa's words.
She realised she didn't need to be like anyone else to feel special.
She just needed to love herself for who she was.
Now,
Snugglebugs,
Let's take a moment to find our own special light,
Just like Bella did.
Sit comfortably,
Close your eyes if you like.
And take a deep breath in.
And let it out slowly.
Imagine a warm,
Glowing light inside your heart.
This light is your self-love and it's always with you.
Think about things you love about yourself.
Maybe it's your kindness,
Your creativity,
Or the way you make others smile.
Feel this warm light grow brighter with each thought,
Filling you with love and happiness.
Remember,
Whenever you feel down or unsure,
You can always come back to this light inside you.
It's your own special glow and it makes you who you are.
Good night,
Snugglebugs.
May your dreams be filled with magic and peace.
Remember to always shine your special light brightly because you are unique and wonderful just the way you are.
Sleep tight,
My dear ones,
And always know that you are loved just as you are.
Until next time,
Sweet dreams.
