Once upon a time, in a small little town, between two hills, there lived a girl named Laura who was 12 years old. She was as pretty as a delicate flower, with eyes like the a hidden gem. But behind her gentle face, Laura had a secret. A sectet that made her fearful in public. She was so shy and terrified of approaching anyone outside of her house.
Laura's shyness was a trait that shed her from the world. Each morning, she would look out her bedroom window, watching her peers play outside. Laura wanted to connext with her peers, however she was afraid to approach them because she was afraid of being rejected. Every morning from Monday to Friday, Laura had to go to school. Her heart pounded with fear. But she knew she had to go and make her appearance. During school, the teacher works with her students to become more social through fun, educational activities and group discussion. One day, during group discussion, the teacher decided to call on each of her students to discuss their hobbies. After calling the first 3 students who shared their hobbies, the teacher decided to call on Laura. Laura was so embarrassed that her face turned bright red as tears were dripping from her face. The teacher noticed how uncomfortable she became and immediately changed her topic of discussion. She realized how shy Laura was and therefore, she thought of ways that Laura can participate in a more comfortable setting. Then she had an idea. She introduced one peer to Laura to play a game of cards with her. The peer agreed and started talking to her and engaged her in conversation. As Laura continued to play cards with her peer, she began to become more comfortable.
It wasn't that Laura was ashamed of her appearance; rather, it was the fear of being seen, of being judged by others. She feared being teased and bullied more than anything.
Despite her fears, Laura found peace in her inner self. Most of the time, she spent her days reading books and looking at paintings. Yet, as more time passed, a quiet, calming heart began to stir within her - a connection, for a chance to step beyond her comfort zone. and embrace the beauty of the world outside her town.
One hot summer morning, when school was over, a gentle breeze came through Laura's window. There was a soft melody of laughter and music from across the street. Unable to resist,, Laura found herself drawn to the window once more, her heart fluttering like the wings of birds flocked together.
Laura finally made a decision - a decision that would change her life. She decided to face her fear, to step out from the shadows and into the light. She promised herself that no matter what, she would create a mental shield to protect her fragile spirit and face the world around her.
With each step she took, Laura felt the weight of her fear begin to lift, like stacks of bricks pulling off her and lifting up her soul. As she wondered into the heart of her town, she discovered a world of positivity and joyfullness - a world where she was not defined by her fears, but by the strength of her spirit and the kindness in her heart.
And as the people looked upon that shy girl, they saw a pretty soul, a soul seeking to be understood - a soul just like their own. With open arms and gentle smiles, they welcomed Laura into the town of their community with acceptance and love.
From that day on, Laura became a symbol not of hiding, but of courage - a reminder that even the shyest of people can find their place in the world, if only they dare to step into the light and let their true beauty shine. Laura knew that she had found her place in the world - a place where she was free to be herself, unafraid and unashamed.
The End