Adewola, Mary Adefunke lives in Ota, Ogun. TYWA stories may be slightly edited for grammatical accuracy and to better serve TGF readers. The originality of the story is 100% intact. - TYWA 2025
In a small village, there lived a young girl named Avia. She was known for her kind heart and her ability to find joy in the simplest things. One day, Avia's family fell on hard times, and they struggled to make ends meet. Despite their difficulties, Avia's mother taught her the importance of gratitude.
Avia began to focus on the things she was thankful for, no matter how small they seemed. She would thank her mother for cooking meals, her father for working hard, and even the sun for shining brightly. As she practiced gratitude, Avia noticed that her perspective began to shift. She saw the beauty in the world around her, even in the most mundane tasks.
One day, a severe storm hit the village, causing widespread destruction. Avia's family lost their home, and they were forced to seek shelter elsewhere. But even in the midst of chaos, Avia continued to practice gratitude. She thanked the storm for bringing much-needed rain to the parched earth and for teaching her family the importance of resilience.
As the village began to rebuild, Avia's gratitude inspired others to do the same. Together, they worked to create a stronger, more compassionate community. Avia's story spread, and people from all over came to hear about the power of gratitude. The villagers began to realize that gratitude was not just a feeling, but a choice – a choice that could bring people together and help them overcome even the most daunting challenges.
Avia's family eventually rebuilt their home, and their community became a model for others to follow. People came from far and wide to learn from Avia and her family, and to discover the transformative power of gratitude.