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The Little Caterpillar
Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar who lived on a leafy branch. He was very hungry and ate all the leaves he could find. But he was also very lonely and had no friends. He wished he could fly like the butterflies and birds and see the world.
One day, he saw a beautiful butterfly fluttering by. He asked her, “How did you become so pretty and free? Can you teach me how to fly?”
The butterfly smiled and said, “You have to go through a change first. You have to make a cocoon and stay inside for a while. Then you will emerge as a butterfly like me.”
The caterpillar was curious and excited. He asked, “How do I make a cocoon?”
The butterfly said, “You have to spin silk around yourself until you are completely covered. Then you have to wait patiently until the time is right.”
The caterpillar nodded and thanked the butterfly. He decided to try it out. He spun silk around himself until he was wrapped in a tight cocoon. He felt warm and cozy inside.
He waited and waited for days and weeks. He wondered what was happening to him. He felt strange sensations in his body. He felt bored and restless. He missed the sun and the breeze and the leaves. He wanted to get out of the cocoon.
But he remembered what the butterfly said. He had to wait patiently until the time was right. He trusted her words and hoped for the best.
One day, he felt a strong urge to break free from the cocoon. He pushed and pushed with all his might. He made a small hole in the cocoon and peeked outside.
He saw a bright light and a blue sky. He saw flowers and trees and birds. He saw other butterflies flying around.
He felt a new sensation in his back. He had wings! They were colorful and delicate and beautiful. He flapped them gently and felt a breeze lift him up.
He flew out of the cocoon and into the air. He felt joy and wonder and freedom. He had become a butterfly!
He saw the same butterfly who had helped him before. She recognized him and greeted him warmly.
She said, “You did it! You went through the change and became a butterfly! How do you feel?”
He said, “I feel amazing! Thank you for showing me the way! I can fly now! I can see the world!”
She said, “You’re welcome! I’m happy for you! Come on, let’s explore together!”
They flew away happily, enjoying their new lives.
The End
Lesson: Sometimes we have to go through hard times or changes to grow and become better versions of ourselves. We should not give up or lose hope, but trust that something good will come out of it in the end.
