With courage you are unbeatable! Dare, you can do it!

With courage you are unbeatable - A story from the Neflental valley

A new spring day begins in the Neflental valley. The sun carefully pushes the last mists from the gentle fern meadows of Immergrün. The wind rustles softly through the giant bracken fern that stands high above the small wooden houses. The roofs bloom colourfully as herbs grow everywhere, smelling of mint, chives and violets. The meadow gnomes scurry barefoot between the stems, laughing and playing with the curious goats and excited chickens. A feeling of new beginnings hangs over everything.

A day full of courage in the Neflental

Pink periwinkle wakes up early. Outside, dewdrops glisten like little stars in the grass. Today she is to go to the violet glade alone for the first time, far behind the tallest ferns. Many say the glade is enchanted. Some even claim that at night the old statue in the centre whispers quiet secrets. Rosa Periwinkle is curious, but also a little afraid. But she remembers the words she heard last night: "With courage you are unbeatable! Dare, you can do it!"

After breakfast, Rosa Periwinkle packs a small loaf of bread, an apple and her lucky find in a basket. She quietly says "See you later" to her family in the periwinkle fern meadows. She knows the first part of the path well. The fern stalks sway in the wind and whisper encouragement to her. At every bend, she meets someone who smiles at her. In the distance, the goats bark in a friendly manner. Everything feels like a great adventure.

The violet glade awaits

Rosa Immergrün soon leaves the familiar meadows and enters unknown paths. The bracken grows thicker and taller. Suddenly a cloud pushes itself in front of the sun. Rosa Periwinkle hesitates. But then she thinks of the violet glade, now glowing in violet, sunshine yellow and leaf green. She plucks up all her courage and walks on. The path becomes narrow, but she remains brave.

The clearing opens up behind a particularly large fern arch. Thousands of violets and fresh crocuses bloom there, their colours glowing in the sunshine. In the centre of the violet glade stands a moss-covered statue, ancient and mysterious. Tiny rays of sunlight hit the grey stones right on the statue's eyes. It looks as if it is smiling.

A bold step for Rosa Immergrün

Rosa Periwinkle feels her heart beat faster. She sits down in front of the statue, eats her bread and simply looks around in amazement. The wind caresses the flowering violet glade and carries her name. Suddenly, a small bird flies out of the fern and flutters anxiously around her. Its wing is injured. Rosa Periwinkle is afraid of hurting it, but she remembers: With courage you are unbeatable!

She carefully gathers all her courage and helps the bird. She speaks soft words of encouragement. Finally, it can fly on again. At this moment, Rosa Periwinkle feels a deep sense of joy. She knows now: Those who are brave can rise above themselves.

What do we learn from this?

Sometimes a new path is full of worries. But when you dare, you realise how strong you are. Rosa Immergrün has shown how courage makes the heart bigger. You are not alone, because on your journey you will always find friends in Neflental - and in your own life. With courage, you too are unbeatable!

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