Children’s Story: Lila and the Healing Nap

 Children’s Story: Lila and the Healing Nap

Lila was a bright girl with a curious heart. She loved puzzles, stories, and solving problems—big ones and small ones. But one cloudy afternoon, her day felt upside down. She had forgotten her lines in a school play, her best friend was grumpy, and even her shoelaces didn’t want to stay tied.

When she came home, she threw herself on the couch and sighed. “Nothing is working today!” she mumbled.

Her grandmother, Nana Rose, peeked from the kitchen and smiled gently. “Come here, Lila,” she said. “Let me tell you a secret the world often forgets.”

Lila sat beside her, curious.

“There is a magic place inside every person,” Nana whispered. “It’s called quietude. It’s where your heart can rest, and your mind can take a break.”

“Like when I go to sleep?” Lila asked.

“Yes,” Nana nodded. “But even before sleep, if you sit quietly and breathe gently, that magic can begin. And when you sleep with calm thoughts, your spirit does a special kind of cleaning—it untangles your worries and polishes your courage.”

Lila thought about it. “So… I don’t have to figure everything out right now?”

“No, sweetheart,” said Nana. “Sometimes, the best thing you can do is rest and let your deeper self do the work. Trust the quiet. Trust the nap.”

Lila giggled. “Okay. I’ll take a healing nap.”

She curled up on her bed, listened to the soft hum of the rain outside, and let go of the noisy day. As she drifted into sleep, she felt like a leaf floating down a gentle stream.

And when she woke up—oh! Her mind felt clear, her heart felt light, and her shoelaces tied on the very first try.