Helpfulness: How to become an everyday hero!

Helpfulness in Neflental: Rosa Periwinkle's adventures on the starry meadow

Spring is just beginning in the Neflental valley. The grass is growing green and soft, and violets, crocuses and ferns are sprouting everywhere. The sun shines warmly on the forests, mountains and rivers. And at this special time of year, the inhabitants repeatedly experience adventures that test their courage and willingness to help.

The starry meadow awakens

One morning, Rosa Periwinkle runs off happily. Today she is going to the starry meadow! Flowers grow there that glow in the dark so that the meadow looks as if little stars are dancing on the ground. Rosa's friends are already excited. Because today they want to celebrate the beginning of spring together.

As the sun slowly sets, everyone gathers at the edge of the starry meadow. Soon the little flowers begin to shimmer in soft purple and sunny yellow. The little hearts of the flowers are so bright that they dispel the darkness. It smells of spring and fresh grass.

The call from the violet glade

Suddenly someone hears a soft shout. It sounds like someone needs help! Rosa Periwinkle pricks up her ears and recognises the voice of Finley, the little Flossian. He has gone on a discovery tour to the violet glade and has lost his way. In Neflental, it's important not to be left alone in tricky situations.

Rosa doesn't hesitate for long. She tells her friends about Finley's situation. Together they decide to help Finley. After all, helpfulness is very important in Neflental. They take a few bright flowers from the starry meadow as lanterns.

On the way to the violet glade

With the bright flowers in hand, they set off. The path winds through the thicket of the forest, past beech trees, moss and ferns. On the way, one of Rosa's friends tells her that she has often helped others out of difficulties. She says: "Anyone can be an everyday hero if they help others!" Rosa nods. She senses that they are doing the right thing.

Soon they reach the secret violet glade. It glows everywhere in the most beautiful colours: violet, sunny yellow, leaf green, pearl grey. In the centre of the clearing stands an old statue, moss-covered and mysterious. Its eyes sparkle in the light of the rising stars.

The joy of helping

There they discover Finley, who looks a little sad. But when he sees Rosa and her friends, his face brightens. They've found him! Everyone cheers, dances and laughs. Finley says that he will never forget them. He has learnt that everyone in the valley can count on each other.

But the adventure doesn't end there. Before they head back, they have a picnic in the violet glade. They share their provisions: juicy berries, bread and sweet honey. The statue seems to smile at them as the sun's rays fall on their mossy eyes.

What makes you an everyday hero?

On the way home, the friends talk about what it means to be helpful. It's not always big deeds. Sometimes all it takes is a kind word, a helping hand or a joint search to help someone out of a difficult situation. Everyone in Neflental knows this. Anyone who helps is an everyday hero.

What do we learn from this?

In Neflental, the most beautiful flowers don't just grow in the meadow of stars or the violet glade. The true splendour comes from friendship, helping and sharing. Everyone can be a hero in everyday life - be brave and helpful. Rosa Periwinkle and her friends show us that together, even the darkest meadow is full of light.

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