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In a magical, vibrant valley filled with whispering leaves, blooming wildflowers, and shimmering streams, lives Thistle, a small dragon who is unlike the others because she cannot breathe fire. While her kin display dazzling flames that light up the sky in brilliant colors and shapes, Thistle's breath remains a gentle warm puff, leaving her feeling uncertain and different. Despite her delicate moss-green scales and quiet nature, Thistle carries a deep hope in her heart that one day she will discover her own unique flame, a fire born not just from magic, but from courage and kindness within herself.
As the other dragons practice their fiery displays with confidence and joy, Thistle watches with longing, dreaming of the moment she can join them in lighting up the valley. Though she struggles to find her spark, the kindness of her friends and the magic woven throughout the valley inspire her to keep searching. Thistle's journey is just beginning-one that will teach her that true strength and light come from within, and that her flame, when it finally ignites, will be as special and radiant as the valley itself.
Kelly Johnson, author of Being Brave, is a counselor, coach, writer, speaker, retreat leader, and human rights advocate. A blogger since 2005, Kelly maintains a following of readers on her monthly contributions to The Glorious Table and her church blog, Today I Saw God. She is a regular contributor to The Huffington Post, The Mighty, and Today Parenting. Follow her online at KellyIveyJohnson.com.
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