Don’t Try to be the Moon, Be the Sun Instead
Once upon a time in a tiny, beautiful village in a valley, there was a kind woman named Sarah. Everyone in the village knew her for being helpful and caring. She always helped people in need and never felt jealous of others.
Sarah helped old folks with their chores, took care of sick people, and taught kids at the local school. She loved making people’s lives better.
As time passed, Sarah began to feel something was missing. While she was busy helping others, she had forgotten her own dreams. Her own goals had become unclear, and she felt like she had lost touch with herself.
One day, while watching the sunrise, Sarah had a realization. The sun shines with its own light, not needing help from anyone. The moon, on the other hand, only glows because it reflects the sun’s light.
Sarah decided she wanted to be like the sun, to shine with her own light. She knew it was okay to be a bit selfish, to have her own dreams, and to be true to herself.
With this newfound clarity, Sarah started pursuing her forgotten dreams. She took art classes, started a garden, and even began a small business. She found joy in these activities, and the village noticed her newfound happiness.
Sarah’s transformation inspired others to follow their dreams too. The village became a vibrant place where people embraced their true selves.
In the end, the village learned an important lesson from Sarah: it’s good to be like the sun, shining with your own unique light. When you’re true to yourself, you inspire others to do the same. The village, once lit by borrowed moonlight, now shone with the energy of countless suns.
-Aman Sadiura
