The Enchanted Brass Mirror - -- A Story of Embracing Who You Are!

 “ Sunday Stories: The Success Secrets of Extraordinary”

In the vibrant village of Devgad, where the scent of blooming jasmine filled the air and children raced paper boats through rain puddles, lived a bright yet doubtful girl named Anaya. She was kind and curious but often compared herself to others.

"I wish I were as graceful as Mayuri Didi, as smart as Om Bhaiya, or as brave as Pranav," she would sigh, watching her friends shine in different ways.

Though Anaya loved to paint, help others, and tell wonderful stories, she never felt special enough. She would often stare at her reflection in the village pond and wish she could change something about herself.  

                     

The Discovery of the Mirror

One monsoon afternoon, as raindrops drummed against the clay-tiled roofs, Anaya helped her Daadi (grandmother) clean the storeroom. Hidden beneath an old wooden trunk, she found a silk-wrapped object. Curiously, she unwrapped it and gasped—it was an intricately carved brass mirror with beautiful peacock and lotus designs. The mirror’s surface shone, untouched by time.

"Ah," Daadi said, smiling as she wiped the dust away. "This mirror belonged to your great-grandmother. They say it has a secret—it shows you not just who you are, but who you can become."

                 

The Mirror’s Secret
That night, unable to resist her curiosity, Anaya lit a small diya and gazed into the mirror. The reflection shimmered, and suddenly, she didn’t see her usual self. Instead, she saw a radiant, confident version of herself—her eyes sparkled like stars, her shoulders stood tall, and a warm golden glow surrounded her.   

       

A soft yet powerful voice echoed from the mirror,

"Anaya, you are more powerful than you know. Your kindness, your dreams, and your efforts make you special. You don’t need to be like anyone else—believe in yourself, and the world will see your light."

The words sent a warmth through her heart. Could it be true? Was she truly special just as she was?

A New Perspective

The next morning, as Anaya walked through the village, she noticed things she had never before—how her friends laughed at her jokes, how her little brother looked up to her, and how her teacher appreciated her thoughtful answers. She realized that her kindness made others feel valued, her creativity made the world more colorful, and her determination helped her learn new things.

Slowly, she stopped comparing herself to others. Instead of wishing to be like someone else, she started embracing her own strengths—her imagination, her kindness, her perseverance.

When she looked in the pond again, she no longer wished to change anything. She smiled at her reflection and whispered,
"I am enough, just as I am."

The True Magic

Anaya still kept the enchanted brass mirror, but she no longer needed it to remind her of her worth. She had found its magic within herself—and once she did, no one could ever take it away.  

A positive self-image comes from believing in yourself. Your true beauty and strength lie in embracing who you are. 

Moral:
You don’t need to be like anyone else—you are already special!