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Lilly Rani

Small Story about an aspiring girl

By Harish MuthiahPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Lilly Rani
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Once upon a time, in a small town nestled in the mountains, there lived a young girl named Lily. She was an orphan and had been raised by her grandmother since she was a baby. Lily was a happy child, but she always felt like there was something missing in her life.

One day, Lily's grandmother passed away, leaving her all alone in the world. She felt lost and alone, but she knew that her grandmother would want her to keep going. So, Lily decided to set out on a journey to find her purpose in life.

She packed a small bag with some clothes, a few essentials, and a photo of her grandmother, and set out on foot. Lily had heard that there was a wise old woman who lived in a cave in the mountains, who could help people find their purpose in life.

The journey was long and arduous, but Lily kept pushing forward, driven by her determination to find her purpose. She walked for days, sleeping under the stars at night, and stopping in small towns along the way to rest and ask for directions.

Finally, after several weeks of traveling, Lily arrived at the foot of the mountain where the wise old woman lived. The mountain was steep and treacherous, but Lily was determined to reach the top.

She climbed for hours, her legs aching and her breath labored, but she refused to give up. Finally, she reached the top of the mountain, and there, in a small cave, she found the wise old woman.

The woman was sitting cross-legged on the ground, surrounded by candles and incense. She was old and wrinkled, but her eyes sparkled with wisdom and kindness. Lily felt drawn to her immediately.

The wise old woman greeted her warmly and asked her why she had come. Lily told her about her grandmother's passing and her search for her purpose in life. The wise old woman listened patiently, then smiled and said, "Your purpose in life is to bring joy to others."

Lily was surprised by the simplicity of the answer. "How can I bring joy to others?" she asked.

The wise old woman replied, "You have a gift for music. Share it with others, and you will bring joy to their lives."

Lily was taken aback. She had always loved music, but she had never thought of it as something that could bring joy to others. She thanked the wise old woman and set out on the long journey back home.

When she arrived back in town, she went straight to the local music store and bought a guitar. She had never played before, but she was determined to learn.

Lily practiced every day, playing for hours on end until her fingers were sore and her voice was hoarse. She played on street corners, in parks, and in coffee shops. At first, people didn't pay much attention, but slowly, they began to gather around her, drawn by the beauty of her music and the joy it brought to their lives.

As the weeks passed, Lily became a local celebrity. People came from all over the town to hear her play, and she started getting offers to play at parties and events.

Lily couldn't believe how much joy she was bringing to people's lives. She felt fulfilled and happy, and she knew that she had found her purpose in life.

One day, as Lily was playing in the park, a man approached her. He introduced himself as a talent scout for a record label and said that he had been impressed by her music. He offered her a contract, promising her fame and fortune.

Lily was tempted, but she knew that her purpose in life was not to become a famous musician. Her purpose was to bring joy to others, and she knew that she could do that without the trappings of fame.

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