26th Jan 2025
Once upon a time, a boy named Sam sat alone under a big, shady tree. "Why is everyone so happy, and I feel so blue?" he sighed, looking at other kids playing. One day, he spotted a little bird that had fallen from its nest. He gently picked it up and said, "Don’t worry, little one, I will help you." As he cared for the bird, a smile began to grow on his face. Soon, he became friends with the cheerful creature.
As days passed, Sam took the bird to a park where other children played. "Can I join you?" he asked the children, a bit shy. The other kids smiled and nodded, saying, "Of course! We can fly like your bird!" Together, they ran, laughed, and played games, sharing stories and joy. Sam realized that helping others and making friends brought him happiness. A bright day had turned his sadness into joy, and from that day on, he kept the little bird beside him, reminding him of the happiness that comes from kindness.
One bright morning, as Sam and the bird, whom he named Sunny, wandered through the park, they spotted a girl sitting on a bench, her head resting on her knees. 'She looks like she needs a friend,' thought Sam. He approached her gently and said, 'Hi, I'm Sam, and this is Sunny. Would you like to play with us?' The girl looked up, her eyes softening as she saw the little bird. 'I'm Lily,' she replied with a small smile, 'I'd love to join you.'
As they played, Sam shared his story of how Sunny had helped him find happiness, and Lily listened intently. She confessed that she, too, felt lonely sometimes, especially after moving to a new town. 'We can be friends, and you'll never feel alone,' Sam assured her with a warm smile. With Sunny hopping happily in the grass, Sam and Lily discovered that sharing their stories and laughter made their hearts a little lighter.
By the afternoon, the park echoed with the cheerful sounds of children playing, and Sam felt a deep sense of joy knowing he had helped someone else feel happy. As the sun began to set, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink, Sam, Lily, and Sunny sat together, watching the colors change. 'Thank you,' Lily whispered, and Sam knew that his journey from sadness to joy was not just his own, but a shared adventure that brought warmth and friendship to others.
