The Golden Rule
    By Rob Larck
    Created on 12 May, 2024
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    Lily lived in a small, peaceful town. She loved playing in the park with her friends, swinging on the swing set and chasing butterflies.

    Painting your imagination...

    One sunny afternoon, Lily was playing with her friend, Molly. They were making sandcastles, their laughter echoing through the park.
    two girls are standing in a garden holding hands and looking at each other with a house in the background, Brothers Hildebrandt, danube school, a storybook illustration, official art
    Their play was interrupted by Tommy, a boy from their school. He knocked down their sandcastle, laughing as he ran away.
    three children running down a path in a park with a tree and flowers in the background and a building in the background, Diego Gisbert Llorens, danube school, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration
    Molly was upset, but Lily comforted her, saying, 'We can always build another one, don't let Tommy ruin our fun.'
    two children walking down a path with a dog and a house in the background, with a dog on the other side of the path, Diego Gisbert Llorens, lyco art, a storybook illustration, official art
    At dinner, Lily told her mother about the incident. Mrs. Bennett reminded Lily of the Golden Rule, 'Treat others how you want to be treated.'
    a painting of a woman and a child sitting at a table eating food together, with a window in the background, Chen Hong, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art
    'But what about Tommy, Mom? He was mean to us,' Lily asked. Her mother responded, 'Even more reason to be kind, Lily. Kindness can change hearts.'
    a cartoon girl in a blue dress standing in a living room with a couch and a table with a vase of flowers, Eileen Aldridge, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, kinkade
    The next day at school, Lily saw Tommy struggling to tie his shoelaces. Remembering her mother's words, she decided to help him.
    a boy is playing with a frisbee in a park with other children in the background and a fence, Cliff Childs, vancouver school, a storybook illustration, comic cover art
    Tommy was surprised by Lily's kindness, but he thanked her. Lily smiled and said, 'That's what friends do, Tommy.'
    a couple of kids holding hands while standing on a basketball court with a basketball in hand and a basketball hoop in the background, Bob Byerley, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art
    After school, Lily, Molly and Tommy went to the park. This time, instead of causing trouble, Tommy helped them build the biggest sandcastle ever.

    Painting your imagination...

    They all laughed and played together, learning that kindness indeed changes hearts. The Golden Rule had brought them closer, turning a foe into a friend.
    two children walking down a path in a park holding hands and smiling at the camera, with flowers in the background, Diego Gisbert Llorens, paris school, a storybook illustration, official art
    That night, Lily told her mom about her day. Mrs. Bennett was proud of Lily and said, 'Remember, living a godly life means showing love and kindness.'
    a painting of a mother and daughter reading a book together in bed with a teddy bear nearby on the bed, Artgerm, lyco art, a storybook illustration, comic cover art
    As Lily drifted off to sleep, she thought about the day. She realized that treating others kindly not only made them happy but also filled her with joy.
    a girl sitting on a bed with stuffed animals in a bedroom with a window and a teddy bear on the bed, Clarice Beckett, naive art, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration

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