Self-care: How to become your own superhero!

Self-care in Neflental: How to become your own superhero!

The story begins in the heart of the Neflental valley on a very special morning. The sun peeks through the branches and a gentle breeze caresses the fern meadows. Birds are singing. Rosa Periwinkle wakes up early and decides to go on an excursion. The day promises adventure!

Spring has just begun. Flowers are sprouting everywhere and the grass is as green as an emerald. But Rosa Periwinkle suddenly feels strangely weak. She is often there for others, helping to pick mushrooms or comforting her friends. But today she realises: "I'm tired."

She takes a deep breath and thinks about the big goal of the day - today she wants to take care of herself. This is very important in Neflental, because if you don't look after yourself, you can't help others. Rosa Periwinkle resolves: "I'm going to be my own superhero today."

Glutsteinterrassen: A special place for courage and warmth

Their path leads them to the glutstone terraces. Glutsteinterrassen are terraces of reddish-brown rock that radiate warmth even in the depths of winter. Old stories say that dragons once laid their eggs here. The stones glow like liquid embers at sunset. Rosa Immergrün loves the Glutsteinterrassen because she feels safe there and can feel the warmth deep in her heart.

As Rosa Periwinkle sits down on the stones, she realises how good the warmth feels. She closes her eyes and thinks of all the wonderful moments she has already experienced in Neflental. She smiles and now realises that feeling good is not selfish, but as important as sunlight for plants. The Neflental lives from the fact that everyone looks after each other - including themselves.

Time reflection: spring, summer, autumn and winter all at once

Suddenly Rosa Periwinkle has an idea. She sets off for the Time Mirror Glade. This is a mysterious clearing where many floating mirrors can be seen. Each mirror shows a different season. In one it is snowing, in another flowers are blooming, in the third colourful leaves are dancing and another shows sparkling ice.

Rosa Periwinkle looks closely at her reflection in each of the seasonal mirrors. In spring she laughs at the many flowers, in summer she rests in the warm sunlight. Autumn reminds her how important it is to retreat sometimes, and winter whispers: "Rest also gives you strength."

How to become your own superhero in Neflental!

Rosa Periwinkle realises that she can only help others if she takes herself seriously. She takes a sip of water, breathes in the fresh air and says to herself: "I take good care of myself, just like I take care of Neflental." It's like a superpower!

Rosa Periwinkle leaves the time mirror clearing with renewed energy. She waves to the periwinkles and calls out a friendly "Hello!" to the water gnomes from the crystal lake. Her friends are amazed at how cheerful she looks. Only those who look after themselves can beam with joy and help. Rosa Periwinkle knows: self-care makes you strong - in Neflental and everywhere.

What do we learn from this?

In Neflental, everyone is only happy if they are kind to themselves. Everyone, including you, can become a superhero for themselves. All you have to do is look after your own needs and allow yourself breaks. That way, you'll shine like the Glutsteinterrassen at sunset and find a little happiness in all seasons.

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