Helpfulness makes you strong - the right way to help!

Helpfulness makes you strong - an adventure in the Neflental valley

The Neflental valley is full of magic in the colourful autumn. The sun shines golden from the sky and the forests glow in warm colours. On a clear morning, Rosa Immergrün wakes up under the shelter of the giant bracken leaves. She stretches, breathes in the fresh air and marvels at the sparkle of the dewdrops.

Today, Rosa Periwinkle has a special idea. She wants to visit the hidden heart of the violet glade. This clearing lies deep in the forest, between light-flooded beeches and ferns. Violets and crocuses bloom everywhere in the most beautiful colours: violet, sunny yellow, leaf green and pearl grey. An old statue stands in the centre, surrounded by soft moss. In the morning, rays of sunlight hit its eyes and give it a mysterious glow.

The call from the flame bush grove

On the way to the violet glade, Rosa Periwinkle passes the flame bush grove. The bushes there are not really on fire, but they glow fiery red. It looks as if someone has painted flames on the bushes. While Rosa Periwinkle is marvelling, she suddenly hears a soft whimper.

Behind one of the glowing bushes, Rosa Periwinkle discovers the little Flossian Finn. He is sitting there because he has hurt his foot and can't go home alone. Finn has tears in his eyes and doesn't know what to do. Rosa Periwinkle doesn't think twice but sits down with him.

This is the right way to help!

Sometimes someone needs help on days like this. Rosa Periwinkle asks Finn what has happened and listens to him carefully. She takes a clean cloth from her bag, cools Finn's foot with a damp leaf and bravely talks to him. This makes Finn feel a little better.

Because it would be too dangerous to leave Finn alone, Rosa Immergrün calls loudly for help. After a short time, Edda Buchianer comes rushing over. Together they build a small stretcher from strong branches. Meanwhile, they talk to each other in a friendly manner and Finn realises that he can rely on the others.

Together they take Finn slowly and carefully through the glowing grove of flame bushes. The leaves rustle softly and the colours of the forest accompany them. Rosa Immergrün is always careful to calm Finn down. Edda holds the stretcher so that everything remains safe.

At the end, they reach the edge of the violet glade. Finn's mum is already waiting here. She thanks Rosa Periwinkle and Edda warmly for their help. Finn can smile again, because now he is safe.

Helpfulness makes you strong

Helpfulness makes you strong because you are not only doing good to others, but also to yourself. Rosa Periwinkle feels happy and proud after her adventure. Without her help, Finn would not have found his way back home so quickly. But together they managed to overcome obstacles and gave each other courage.

In Neflental, helpfulness is not a magic word, but a normal part of everyday life. Everyone helps everyone because it makes life better. You too can help by being attentive and supporting others. It doesn't need to be a big adventure - sometimes a kind word or a helping hand is enough.

If you ever wander into the flame bush grove or the violet glade, think of Rosa Periwinkle. It shows you that helpfulness makes you strong because it connects hearts. And it often leads to wonderful friendships that last a lifetime.

What do we learn from this?

Helpfulness makes you strong. Those who help others are never alone. In Neflental, you can see how valuable it is to be attentive, listen and find solutions together. With helpfulness, you grow in yourself and make life brighter - for yourself and others.

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