With perseverance you can do anything - keep at it!

With perseverance you can do anything - keep at it! A story from the Neflental valley

There are many secret places in the Neflental valley, but few are as magical as the Bernblütenhain. On a warm spring day, when the golden-yellow blossoms exude their scent of honey and summer rain, Rosa Immergrün sets off. She has set herself a goal: she wants to find the secret path to the violet glade. Many have already tried, but no one has ever seen the ancient statue with their own eyes.

The Bernblütenhain and a grand plan

Rosa Immergrün enters the Bernblütenhain very early in the morning. Everything glows in sunny yellow. Bees dance from flower to flower. The scent gives her courage, because she doesn't want to give up today. Some animals accompany Rosa Periwinkle for a while, but the path to the violet glade is difficult. Branches block the path, thorns pinch her feet and sometimes Rosa Periwinkle loses interest. She doubts and wants to turn back. But then she remembers: with perseverance you can do anything - keep at it!

She puts one foot in front of the other. Again and again she encourages herself. The leaves rustle softly and the sun casts green shadows on the ground. She walks like this for many hours until she finally sees something purple shimmering through the green leaves.

The violet glade is calling

The path opens up and Rosa Periwinkle stands in amazement in the violet glade. A carpet of violets and crocuses covers the ground. The violet colour of the flowers competes with the sunny yellow of the spring sun. She discovers the statue in the centre. It is covered in moss and its colour is pearl grey. Rosa Periwinkle feels the warm light falling on her face. Small rays of sunlight hit the statue's eyes - as if it were awakening.

Rosa Immergrün immediately realises how proud she is of herself. She made it because she persevered. She had many doubts, but she persevered. Now she can marvel at this secret, magical place. The flowers smell sweet and buzzing insects dance through the air. The colours of the violets, the green of the leaves and the pearl grey of the statue look like a painting. Rosa Periwinkle stays seated for a long time and keeps looking at the statue.

A gift for all those who persevere

Suddenly something sparkles in the grass. Rosa Periwinkle discovers a small feather that shimmers in all colours. She picks it up. The feather feels warm. At this moment, Rosa Periwinkle realises that the statue will give everyone who perseveres to find it a memory of this special day. Pride and joy fill her heart. She knows immediately: once again, her efforts have paid off.

As Rosa Periwinkle wanders back through the amber blossom grove, she feels light. The sun tickles her nose and the birds whistle songs of adventure. She thinks of everyone else who might also have doubts. Rosa Immergrün would love to shout to them: With perseverance, you can do anything - keep at it! Because then you too can discover the most beautiful places!

What do we learn from this?

It doesn't matter if you get tired or make mistakes. The important thing is that you don't give up. Those who persevere in difficult times often experience the most wonderful moments. With perseverance, you can do anything - keep at it! The Neflental shows us that there is courage and strength in all of us if we just persevere.

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