“Why doesn’t everyone hear me?”
“Because their heads are already full of judgements and ideas about you.” said Bear. “It’s not that they can’t hear you,
it’s that they don’t want to.”
“Should I try saying things in a different way?” asked Rabbit.
“No.” said Bear. “Say things as you always have. Those who matter hear you loud and clear, even when you say nothing at all.”
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"We often look at clouds, hoping that they'll soon pass," said Bear, "and they will... but before they do, watch them."
"Why?" asked Rabbit.
"Because like everything in nature, in life, they have a story to tell." said Bear. "Stories that are being forgotten."
"Like what?" asked Rabbit.
"The ever changing story of the earth and sky." said Bear. "They reveal their expressions and moods and predict the future."
"Magic..." said Rabbit.
"Yes." said Bear.
"...and when there are no clouds in the sky?" asked Rabbit.
"Look to the sun, moon and stars." said Bear.
"...and if one looks like a balloon?' asked Rabbit.
"Grab hold of its string," said Bear, "and let your imagination soar."
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"My life is so boring and ordinary." said Rabbit.
"How so?" asked Bear.
"It's the same thing every day."
"... You mean you wake up and see the sun rise, eat some clover, watch the birds and butterflies fly about, and fall asleep beneath the moon and stars?" asked Bear.
"Yes." said Rabbit.
"That sounds like no ordinary magic to me." said Bear.
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“What are you doing?” asked Bear.
“Practicing my smile.” said Rabbit.
“A smile can hide a lot of scars...” said Bear, “don’t hide them.”
“Why?” asked Rabbit.
“Our greatest strength comes from our scars,” said Bear, “they let others know it’s possible to heal.”
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“When I sleep,” said Rabbit, “I soar among the stars.”
“Are you following your dreams?” asked Bear.
No…” said Rabbit, “I’m chasing memories.”
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“Sometimes I think I’ll never fit in.” said Rabbit. “Maybe you’re not meant to fit in.” said Bear. “Maybe you’re meant to stand out.” ©Tara Shannon, 2021 |
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