Self-care: How to become your own superhero!

Stories from the Neflental: The path to self-care with Rosa Immergrün

In the Neflental, every day begins with a secret. Especially in the morning, when mist still hangs between the ferns and the birds sing softly, the magic can be clearly felt. Rosa Immergrün wakes up on a cool autumn morning. The cold tingles on her skin and the scent of damp earth hangs in the air. Soon her path leads her to the maple glade.

Rosa's special morning in the Neflental

Today, Rosa Periwinkle wants to be the hero for herself. Yesterday was exhausting because she helped the periwinkles gather supplies for the long winter. She realised that she is often only there for others. She comforted friends and helped collect wood until she was so tired that her legs trembled. She asks herself: "Who is actually looking after me?"

So she decides: Today will be her day! She walks to the maple glade. There, the maple trees burn like red and orange flames that morning. The leaves fall softly to the ground. The light is golden. In the midst of this autumn magic, she sits down on a soft mound of moss and takes a deep breath.

The journey to the time mirror

As Rosa Periwinkle closes her eyes, she thinks. What does she need to feel good today? She decides to walk on to the time mirror glade. On the way, dewdrops glisten on the emerald-green ferns. A few rays of sunlight bathe the mist in golden colours. Birds with vermilion plumage accompany them. On the horizon, the Dragon's Tooth Mountains appear blue-grey and mysterious.

Finally, she arrives at her favourite place. The time mirror light is a special place. Small mirrors float in the air here. Mirrors in which the different seasons can be seen simultaneously like little pictures. Spring flowers bloom in one mirror, snow glistens in the next, autumn leaves dance next to it and the sun shines on a summer meadow in the last one.

Rosa Immergrün discovers the power of self-care

In this place, Rosa Periwinkle realises something very important. She realises that sometimes she has to look after herself. Only if she listens to her own wishes can she be strong for others. She looks in the winter mirror and thinks: "Sometimes I need to rest, even if I want to help." In the spring mirror, she sees flowers growing. She smiles and says to herself: "Just as flowers need nurturing, I need love and care."

With the golden rays of sunshine on her cheeks, she makes herself comfortable. She eats a few berries she picked in the morning. Birds dance around her. Rosa Periwinkle makes up her mind: Now she wants to be a hero for herself more often! She feels her energy returning.

How to become your own superhero!

In the evening, Rosa Periwinkle leaves the time mirror light. The colours of the day have invigorated her: emerald, gold, vermilion and blue-grey light up once more. She thinks: "If I take care of myself, I can also do great deeds for others." Enthusiastic, she sets off on her way home, ready for new adventures. In her heart she carries the knowledge that self-care is not a sign of weakness, but a real superhero power.

What do we learn from this?

Those who are good to themselves become strong for others. Everyone in the Neflental has special powers because they look after themselves and take their own wishes and needs seriously. And if you ever forget to look after yourself, visit the time mirror in Neflental in your thoughts. There, Rosa Periwinkle will remind you: you are your own superhero!

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