Uncovering the Truth Beyond Appearances
Dear parents, in this story your little ones will learn about the importance of seeing beyond appearances and not judging others. It's a valuable lesson that will help them have happier friendships and create a kinder world.
You can use this story to talk to her about how to treat others well and look for the good in each person. It's a fun teaching you can practice every day!
Amaya and the new neighbors
Once upon a time there was a mare named Amaya who lived in a very beautiful meadow. One day, new neighbors arrived: a family of piglets. Amaya saw them and thought, "How dirty they are! I'm sure they're going to dirty our entire meadow."
Amaya decided not to talk to them and walked away. But her friend the wise owl saw her and asked:
"Amaya, why don't you say hello to your new neighbors?"
"They are pigs and they are going to dirty everything," Amaya replied.
The owl smiled and said, "Amaya, don't you think you should meet them before you think like that?"
A new way of seeing
The owl taught Amaya a new way of looking at others, using his heart instead of their eyes .
"Try to see beyond what you see on the outside," the owl explained.
Amaya closed her eyes and tried to feel with her heart. When he opened them, everything looked different! He saw that the little pigs were clearing the meadow and planting flowers.
"Oh! They are not dirty, they are very clean and they take care of the meadow!" exclaimed Amaya surprised.
Making new friends
Amaya approached the little pigs and said: "Hello, I'm Amaya. Can I help them plant flowers?"
The little pigs smiled and said, "Of course! We would love to."
While planting together, Amaya found the little pigs to be so funny and friendly. They became very good friends.
Amaya's lesson
At the end of the day, Amaya thanked the owl for his advice.
"I learned to see with my heart," Amaya said. "Now I know that I shouldn't judge others without knowing them."
The owl smiled and said, "Very well, Amaya. Always remember to look for the good in every person you meet."
Sharing what we have learned
The next day, Amaya saw that other animals in the meadow looked at the pigs with suspicion. He decided to talk to them.
"Folks," Amaya said, "I know little pigs look different, but they're so good and kind. Why don't we know them better?"
Gradually, all the animals in the meadow began to talk to the little pigs and discovered how wonderful they were.
One day, the owl gathered all the animals and told them, "Amaya has taught us a very important lesson. Now, what if we all practice seeing with our hearts?"
Everyone agreed and decided to make a game. Each animal had to say something good about another animal that it didn't like before.
The rabbit said, "I thought the fox was bad, but now I see that it is very brave and protects us all."
The squirrel said, "I thought the bear was grumpy, but it's very sweet and shares its honey with everyone."
Thus, one by one, all the animals learned to see the good in others.
Amaya was very happy. "How beautiful it is to see with the heart!" she thought.
From that day on, the meadow was filled with laughter and joy. Everyone played together and helped each other, no matter how they looked on the outside.
And Amaya, every night before going to sleep, closed her eyes and thought of something good about each of her friends. She knew that this was the best way to keep her heart full of love and always see the best in others.
You too can learn to see with your heart like Amaya. Here are a few things you can do:
- Smile at new people you meet.
- Ask them how they are doing and listen to what they tell you.
- Look for something good in every person you meet.
- Don't think badly of someone just because of how they look.
- Treat everyone with kindness, even if they are different from you.
Remember that you can make the world happier if you see the good in others!
2. Guide for parents:
Dear Fathers and Mothers,
This story is based on Chapter 4 of the Text of A Course in Miracles , which is about "The illusions of the ego". The key concepts addressed are:
- Seeing Beyond Appearances
- Not judging others
- The importance of loving perception
- Overcoming prejudice
As you read this story with your children, you can emphasize these points:
- It's important not to judge others by their appearance.
- We must know people before forming an opinion about them.
- We all have something good to offer.
- Seeing with love helps us make friends and be happier.
3. Practical activities:
3.1 Playing with the heart
Blindfold your child and ask him or her to identify objects or people using his or her other senses. Talk about how we can "see" without using our eyes.
3.2 Drawing new friends
Ask your child to draw a picture of a new friend who is very different from him or her and to imagine good things about that friend.
3.3 Role-playing
Act out situations with your son or daughter where they have to see beyond appearances to make new friends.
3.4 Book of Good Things
Help your son or daughter make a small book where every day he or she draws or writes something good that he or she has seen in someone.
4. Final thoughts:
This story reminds us of the importance of not judging others by their appearance and of looking for the good in each person. By practicing seeing with love, we not only make more friends, but we also create a kinder, happier world for everyone.
Encourage your son or daughter to be like Amaya, always looking for the best in each person they meet. With practice and patience, you'll see your world fill with more smiles and friendships.
Find out how to teach children not to judge with a story about Amaya the mare. Includes hands-on activities and a parent's guide.
