Achieve your dream with determination: how to do it all!

With determination to the dream: a story from the Neflental valley

The glorious high begins in the Neflental valley. The sun sparkles in rich gold and amber over the wide meadows. The rivers glisten like dancing sparks of fire. Many friends sit on the banks of the lakes. They celebrate the glorious high with cheerful songs. Lanterns float softly through the balmy evening air. Everything is colourful: sapphire blue, coral red and emerald green shine in the summer splendour.

Rosa Periwinkle sits at the edge of the party. She dreams of going through the Shadow Gate one day. The Shadow Gate is a mysterious arch made of black basalt. It looks as if it was made by a giant hand. But only at sunrise does a single ray of golden light shine through it. The ray draws a luminous trail on the ground. Whoever follows it will find a hidden treasure.

The big wish

Many say that it is impossible to reach the Shadow Gate. The path leads through dense fern forest and past rocky gorges. But Rosa Periwinkle does not give up. She wants to see the golden path of light. She knows that determination makes you strong. So she decides to give it a try the next morning.

She can hardly sleep that night. Her thoughts are racing. Maybe the journey is too far? Maybe fear is hiding in the shade of the big trees? But then she thinks of her dream again. She says to herself: "I can make it if I take one step at a time."

The courageous departure

As the first rays of sunshine caress the valley, Rosa Periwinkle sets off. Her friends wave to her on the lakeshore. They shout: "Good luck! Don't give up!" This makes her cheerful and brave. She runs off towards the sun. All around her, the day begins in splendour and light.

The woods are full of shimmering gold and cheerful birds. Sometimes Rosa Periwinkle stops and listens. Then she walks on, even if the path looks stony and difficult. She thinks: "I'll get further with determination!"

The magical light

Hour after hour, Rosa Periwinkle runs towards the dream. The sun rises higher. Soon she discovers the Shadow Gate. The black basalt arch looks huge and mysterious. A golden ray of light has yet to shine through. Rosa Periwinkle is tired, but she waits patiently. Her determination won't let her give up.

Suddenly the sun breaks through. A single golden ray of light hits the ground. It paints a glowing trail. Rosa Periwinkle bravely follows this light. On the other side, she finds a small, sparkling crystal. It sparkles like the sun in the water. The treasure is small, but significant. It is the treasure of her own strength.

With determination to the dream

Rosa Periwinkle returns happily to the valley. The friends cheer and listen to her story with excitement. They understand: With determination, everyone can achieve their dream. It's important not to give up along the way. Obstacles are part of it, but step by step you reach your goal.

What do we learn from this?

In Neflental, Rosa Immergrün shows us how important determination is. If you believe in your dream, you can achieve anything - even if the path sometimes seems difficult. With courage, patience and friends at your side, goals become reality. The glamour high in the Neflental shines for everyone who pursues their dream.

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