Stories are an integral part of any society. A human being listens to stories from grandparents in childhood. Later, when he goes to school , he reads stories in his syllabus books. And as an adult whether he watches a movie, a TV Serial or reads a novel, they all have a story.

The reason why stories are crucial to survival is that they give us lessons. They make us ponder on our actions and behaviors. Also, they have the power to teach us values and morals of life.

Expressive Himani's short inspiring stories is one such initiative to arise and awaken young minds. The purpose of stories posted here is to inspire the reader for taking positive action which is fruitful for both himself/herself and the society at large.

Also, at the end of every story, one or more thought provoking questions are asked which you can answer willingly in the comment section.

Toto and his shell



Once there was a tortoise, Toto. He lived with his mother near a lake in the jungle. A deer - Dodo also lived in the same jungle who used to come at lake for drinking water. Toto and Dodo became friends. They used to hang out together.

Dodo was very proud of his beauty and fast speed of running. He made fun of Toto's slow speed and peculiar structure.

Toto felt very sad at this. He went to his mother and complained her that because of his shell, he was unable to run fast. Also, it was too heavy to carry.

Toto's mother told him that nature had given him shell to protect him from predators. Because of its rigid structure, no animal can harm him if he hid himself inside it. Toto learned hiding in the shell from his mother. But he was not sure if he liked the stone-like structure or not.

One day, Toto and Dodo were roaming about near the lake. Just then, a lion came there to drink water. Dodo could run very fast. As soon as he saw the lion, he ran with the fastest speed he could, until he found a good hiding place.

On the contrary, Toto's speed was way too slow to escape from lion. That day, he felt really bad about his shell. He thought that he had lost his life and nobody could save him then.

He closed his eyes and missed his mother. He recalled the lessons she had taught to him. He immediately hid himself inside his shell. The lion came near him. He picked him, tossed him and wondered what he was. The lion thought that Toto was a stone. He could not resolve mystery of Toto's shell. He explored it for sometime and then went away.

After some time, Toto came out of his shell and felt relieved. He thanked his mother and Nature for giving him ultimate protection which no predator could break through. He felt blessed to have his shell.

WAS IT TIMID OF TOTO TO TAKE DODO'S COMMENTS TOO SERIOUSLY?
GUIDANCE OF OUR LOVED ONES IS LIKE TOTO'S SHELL WHICH NO ENEMY CAN RESOLVE THE MYSTERY OF. DO YOU AGREE?


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I am Himani Chawla also known as 'Expressive Himani'. Inspirational stories, quotes etc. are written by me with grace of my Spiritual Master. I feel more than happy to inspire people and in the process, I do get inspired and motivation, myself. I have heard somewhere that thoughts are crucial part of our survival. Whatever exists is a result of brain power. As a writer, I want to add value to this world by giving constructive and positive thoughts, stories to make this world more beautiful.

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