Have you ever felt that the world is too big and you are too small? That there are so many things you want to do and know, but you don't know how to start? That you are missing something to make you happy, but you don't know what it is?
If you feel this way, you are not alone. There are many like you, who dream of knowing the world, but feel trapped in their routine, in their fears, in their limitations. But let me tell you a story that may help you see things differently.
This is the story of a teddy bear, who lived in a toy store. He was a very cute little bear, light brown in color, with a red bow around his neck. He had big, bright eyes and a sweet smile. But despite his adorable appearance, no one wanted to buy him. The children preferred other toys that were more modern, more colorful, more fun. The little bear felt lonely and sad, and wondered if someday someone would choose him.
But the little bear had something that made him special: a great imagination. Every night, when the store closed and all the toys fell asleep, the little bear would escape through a window and go out to explore the world. He would get on a bus, a train, a plane, and travel to faraway and wonderful places. He would see snow-capped mountains, tropical jungles, arid deserts, bright cities. I met people of different cultures, languages and customs. He learned new things, lived incredible adventures, and was filled with joy.
The little bear was happy when he traveled, but he also knew that he had to return to the tent every morning, before anyone noticed him. And every time he returned, he felt an emptiness in his heart. Because no matter how much he saw of the world, he was still a toy without an owner, without a home, without love.
One day, while the little bear was on one of his nightly trips, something unexpected happened. A little girl saw him sitting on a bench in a garden full of flowers. The little girl approached the teddy bear and said:
Hello, what is your name?
I don't have a name," replied the little bear.
You don't have a name? -asked the surprised girl. "And what are you doing here?
I am traveling around the world," said the teddy bear.
Traveling the world? -What fun! And what have you seen?
The teddy bear told the little girl everything he had seen on his travels. He told her about the landscapes, the people, the experiences. The little girl listened with attention and admiration. It seemed incredible to her that such a little bear had seen so much.
I would love to travel with you," said the little girl. May I?
Of course you can," said the little bear. But there's a problem: I'm not a normal teddy bear. I'm a toy from a store. I have to be back before dawn.
Don't worry," said the little girl. I have the solution: I'm going to buy you.
Are you going to buy me? -asked the little bear excitedly.
Yes," said the little girl. I'm going to buy you and take you to my house. I'm going to give you a name and I'm going to love you very much. And we will continue to travel the world together.
Really? -said the little bear excitedly.
Really," said the little girl. Come with me.
The little girl took the teddy bear by the hand and took him to the store. She paid for him with her savings and took him home. She named him Teddy and introduced him to her family. They all welcomed him warmly and gave him a place in their home.
From that day on, the little bear and the little girl were inseparable. They traveled the world together, but also enjoyed the simple things in life. They played, laughed, learned, grew. The little bear was happier than ever. Because he had finally found what he was missing: a name, a home, a love.
And by golly, this story is over.
I hope you liked it, what did you think? 😊