Sammy the Squirrel & Free template. 

Are you feeling unhappy, disconnected from others?  Perhaps you know that you are loved, but at times feel unloved?   

There is power in  recognizing and celebrating the unseen contributions .... acts of love that shape our lives.

Every day, acts of kindness, service, and support surround us—yet they often go unnoticed. These quiet gestures are the unsung heroes of our communities, our relationships, and even our personal well-being. When we pause to acknowledge these efforts, we uncover their profound impact on our lives.

Story to Inspire:

Once upon a time, in a small forest, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to run around the trees, gather acorns, and play with his friends. But Sammy had a special gift—he noticed things that other animals didn’t. While his friends were busy running and jumping, Sammy would stop and pay attention to the little things around him.

One chilly morning, Sammy was out for a walk when he noticed something. On the ground, under a big oak tree, there was a tiny, delicate flower blooming all by itself. The flower wasn’t big or bright like the others. It was small, with soft petals and a quiet color. It looked a little lonely in the big, busy forest.

Sammy stopped and looked at the flower for a long time. He thought to himself, "Even though it’s small and quiet, this flower is here, bringing beauty to the forest. It may not get noticed much, but it's important."

Sammy felt a little sad for the flower. He knew that sometimes, things like this flower could get forgotten—no one would pay much attention to it. So, Sammy had an idea. He gently picked up a few fallen leaves from around the forest and made a small, cozy spot around the flower. He stood back, smiling, and said, “There. Now you have a little space to shine, even if you’re quiet.”

The next day, Sammy came back to check on the flower. To his surprise, more animals had come to see it! A rabbit stopped to sniff the petals, a bird landed on the branch nearby, and even a butterfly fluttered by. Sammy realized something important—by noticing the flower and giving it a little attention, he had helped others see its beauty, too.

And from that day on, every time Sammy passed by, he would smile and wave at the flower, knowing that even the smallest things can make a big difference in the world.

Just like Sammy the squirrel noticed the little flower and gave it attention, we can practice noticing the small, quiet acts of kindness around us. These moments might not always be loud or big, but they bring beauty and goodness into our lives, just like the little flower did in the forest.

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