The Underwater Mirror

One day, while exploring new areas at the ocean floor, Mila noticed an unusual spot. There, under the gentle play of sunlight filtering through the water, was a pool with crystal-clear water. Its surface was perfectly still, resembling a large mirror that reflected not only the ocean’s depths but everything she had ever dreamed of seeing.

Mila swam closer, and the nearer she got, the more mesmerizing the reflection became. She saw herself, but there was something unusual about her reflection — in it, Mila was holding a shell emitting light, as though it embodied her deepest wishes.

— How strange... — Mila whispered. — Could this place truly show dreams?

Her friend Lumia, a glowing jellyfish, appeared beside her, equally enchanted by what she saw.

— This is the underwater mirror, — Lumia murmured, lifting her tentacles. — They say it reflects the deepest desires of everyone who looks into it.

Mila gazed at her reflection, captivated by how her dream appeared so vividly. Her deepest wish was to become the wisest and bravest little mermaid, someone who could help anyone in need. She saw herself glowing and strong, with a smile that reflected her confidence.

— I’d love for this to come true, — Mila whispered, gently touching the water's surface.

But as soon as she touched the water, her reflection started to change. She saw herself looking less confident, struggling with difficult situations. It showed her that her dream would only become reality if she learned to face challenges.

Mila felt a small pang of doubt. Suddenly, the wise old octopus, Oscar, appeared from the depths. He often offered advice to those who ventured into his underwater domain.

— Mila, I see you’ve encountered the underwater mirror, — he spoke gently, nodding towards the pool. — It’s more than just a mirror. It shows not only your desires but also the path to achieving them. Dreams aren’t magic. They come true through hard work and believing in yourself.

Mila listened closely to Oscar’s wise words, feeling as if she was starting to understand what she needed to do. She began thinking of ways she could grow wiser and braver. Perhaps she needed to help her friends more, learn from her elders, and not shy away from new challenges.

The next day, Mila put her plan into action. She decided to start small by helping the creatures of her underwater world, learning from wise ones, and embracing challenges. Slowly, she began noticing that in difficult moments, she felt more confident, and her dream began to feel closer.

Each day when she returned to the mirror, Mila noticed her reflection growing stronger and more assured. She realized that every effort she made brought her closer to fulfilling her wish.

This is how Mila learned that great dreams require work, patience, and the will to keep going. The underwater mirror became a place that reminded her of the importance of effort, and she came here each day to remember why she was striving to grow wiser and stronger.

From that time on, the underwater mirror became her favorite spot, where she could always see how her efforts were helping her get closer to her cherished goal.