Brite Star Critter Village
The Magic of Forgiveness with Doctor Owl
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“I can’t believe you broke my favorite bracelet,” Ava said angrily. Her friend looked down, saying, “I’m really sorry.”
That evening at Camp Brite Star, Ava stared at the broken bracelet. “I don’t know if I can forgive her,” she thought.
Ava wandered into Critter Village, where Doctor Owl greeted her. “Hello,
young one,” he said gently. “What’s troubling you tonight?”
“My friend broke something special to me,” Ava explained. “She said she’s sorry, but I’m still mad.” Doctor Owl nodded. “Forgiveness can be hard, but it’s magical,” he said.
Doctor Owl flew to a tree and pointed to its bark. “This tree was hurt once, but it healed,” he said. “Forgiveness is like healing
—it makes you stronger.”
“When you forgive, you let go of anger and make room for peace,” Doctor Owl said. “It’s a gift you give to yourself as much as to others.”
Ava joined a group of critters. When one spilled water on her drawing, she took a deep breath and said, “It’s okay. I forgive you.”
The critter smiled. “Thank you, Ava,” they said. “You’re very kind.” Ava realized how good it felt to let go of her anger.
The next day, Ava approached her friend. “I was upset, but I forgive you,” she said. Her friend’s face lit up. “Thank you, Ava! I’ll be more careful next time.”
Ava and her friend worked together to make a new bracelet. “Forgiveness makes everything better,” Ava said, smiling.
That night, Ava thought about her family. “I’ll practice forgiveness at home too,” she said. “It feels good to let go of anger.”
Think About:
1. How did Doctor Owl teach Ava about forgiveness?
2. Why is forgiving someone important for both you and the other person?
3. How can forgiving others help make your relationships stronger?
Let's Work Together: By practicing forgiveness, we can heal our hearts and build stronger, happier relationships.
I Will: I will forgive others when they make mistakes, knowing that forgiveness brings peace and understanding.
The Importance of Knowing: Knowing how to forgive teaches us compassion and helps us let go of anger, making room for kindness and healing in our lives.
