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Follow Your Heart

A Story of Pursuing Your Passion

By Muhammad FasihPublished 3 years ago 2 min read
Follow Your Heart
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Once upon a time, in a small village nestled between the mountains, there lived a young girl named Lila. She was known throughout the village for her beautiful voice and would often be asked to sing at weddings and other festivities.

One day, a traveling merchant came to the village and heard Lila singing. He was amazed by her voice and offered to take her with him to the city to become a famous singer. Lila was hesitant at first, as she had never been outside of the village and didn't know what to expect in the city. However, she couldn't resist the opportunity to pursue her passion and agreed to go with the merchant.

Upon arriving in the city, Lila was overwhelmed by the crowds and the noise. The merchant took her to a theater where she was given the opportunity to audition for a famous producer. She sang a traditional folk song from her village and the producer was impressed with her voice. He offered her a contract to perform in his theater, and Lila was overjoyed.

However, Lila soon found out that the producer was not the kind man he had appeared to be. He made her sing songs she didn't like and forced her to wear revealing outfits on stage. Lila felt uncomfortable and unhappy, but she didn't know what to do.

One day, while walking through the city, Lila met a kind old woman who noticed that something was wrong. Lila confided in her about the situation and the old woman told her that she must follow her heart and do what makes her happy. She also gave her a small stone and told her that it had the power to grant wishes.

Lila didn't believe in magic, but she took the stone anyway and wished to find a way out of her situation. That night, she had a dream where she was singing a song she had written herself, wearing a simple dress and singing from her heart. When she woke up, she realized that she wanted to pursue her own style of music, even if it meant leaving the producer and the theater.

Lila went to the producer and told him that she wanted to sing her own songs and wear the clothes she felt comfortable in. The producer was angry at first, but when he saw how determined Lila was, he eventually agreed to let her do what she wanted.

Lila started writing her own songs and singing them in the theater. The audiences loved her unique style and soon she became a sensation. People came from all over the city to hear her sing, and Lila was finally happy.

One day, the old woman appeared again and asked Lila how she was doing. Lila thanked her for the stone and told her that she had followed her heart and was now doing what she loved. The old woman smiled and told her that the stone had no power, that it was Lila who had the power all along.

From that day on, Lila knew that she could achieve anything she wanted if she just followed her heart and never gave up on her dreams. She continued to sing her own songs and inspire others to do the same, and her voice echoed throughout the city, bringing joy to everyone who heard it.

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About the Creator

Muhammad Fasih

I am a writer and content creator with a passion for storytelling. Born and raised in Pakistan, My name has always been drawn to the power of words and their ability to transport readers to different worlds and perspectives.

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