Deep in the heart of the forest, where sunlight trickled through the tall trees and birds chirped gently, Mommy Monkey sat quietly on a mossy rock. Her eyes were closed, her breathing slow and calm. Every morning, she practiced meditation here — a special time to listen to the whispers of the wind, feel the earth beneath her, and find peace in the stillness.
That day, Pupu and Poki woke up early and noticed their mother was gone. Curious, the two little monkeys followed the soft rustling of leaves and the faint scent of wildflowers. Soon, they spotted her sitting still and silent like a statue.
“Mommy?” whispered Poki, tilting his head.
Mom gently opened her eyes and smiled. “Come, little ones,” she said softly. “Today, you will learn something very special.”
Pupu and Poki tiptoed closer and sat beside her. “We want to learn!” they said in unison.
“Close your eyes,” Mom said kindly, “and take a deep breath. In…and out.”
At first, the little monkeys found it hard. Pupu peeked. Poki scratched his ear. But soon, the forest sounds wrapped around them—the gentle breeze, the songs of distant birds, the rustling leaves overhead. They breathed slowly, just like Mom.
As they sat quietly, they began to feel something new. Their hearts slowed. Their minds felt lighter. They weren’t thinking about snacks or games or mischief. They just were — peaceful, calm, connected to everything around them.
When they opened their eyes, the forest seemed even more beautiful.
“That,” Mom said with a smile, “is the power of stillness. Meditation helps us grow strong inside, like tall trees with deep roots.”
Pupu and Poki hugged their mother tightly. From that day on, every morning, the three of them returned to the same spot to sit, breathe, and listen. The forest wasn’t just their home—it was their peaceful classroom.
And in the heart of that quiet grove, the monkey family grew wiser, closer, and calmer, one peaceful breath at a time.
