The Mirror in the Garden

Once upon a time, in a peaceful garden full of colorful flowers, soft grass, and singing birds, there lay an old but shiny mirror in one corner. It wasn’t just any mirror — it was magical. But no one knew that. One sunny morning, a little girl named Anvi was walking through the garden. She was kind, curious, and often quiet. As she explored the garden, stopping to smell flowers and follow butterflies, she noticed something shiny hidden under a bush. It was the mirror. It had silver edges with beautiful carvings. It looked like it had once belonged in a royal palace. Anvi gently brushed the leaves off it and looked into it. She saw her reflection — but something felt… different. In the mirror, her eyes looked brighter, her face more confident, and behind her, the world seemed like a dream — peaceful, strong, and full of possibilities. It didn’t just show her face… it showed her how strong and beautiful she could be. Curious and amazed, Anvi touched the mirror. A soft glow appeared, and a calm voice whispered: "You are what you see in yourself. If you see strength, kindness, and courage, that is who you will become." Anvi blinked. Was the mirror really talking to her? It didn’t speak again, but something inside her felt different. Every day after that, Anvi returned to the garden to look into the mirror. Whenever she felt scared or sad, the mirror showed her a braver, kinder version of herself. Slowly, she began to feel those things for real. The mirror was helping her believe in herself. One day, when her friends teased her during a game, Anvi didn’t run away or cry. Instead, she smiled and spoke kindly, with calm strength. Her friends stopped and looked at her in surprise. She wasn’t afraid anymore. She believed in herself now. From that day on, Anvi didn’t need the mirror anymore. And just like that, the mirror disappeared. No one could ever find it again. But Anvi knew — it was never just glass. It was a mirror to her soul, a magical gift to help her discover her true self.