The River That Reflected Who You Could Become
Potential, Made Visible
Most rivers reflected who you were. This one showed who you could be. When someone leaned over its surface, they saw versions of themselves—fearless, joyful, curious, compassionate. One girl who felt invisible saw herself laughing among friends she hadn’t met yet. A boy who constantly apologized saw himself standing confidently. The river wasn’t predicting the future; it was reminding people that their story was still unfinished.
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