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7- Self love

With his voice resonating like a soft echo, he continued exploring fraternal love.

—This love, Jade, manifests between brothers and sisters, a connection that flourishes in diversity and complementarity. It is a bond that transcends differences and strengthens the social fabric in the depths of the ocean—.

The underwater images revealed groups of sibling fish swimming in circles united by an invisible yet strong bond.

—Through mutual support and collaboration, fraternal love fosters harmony in the aquatic community—, he emphasized while observing the fraternal dance in the underwater world.

In the silent underwater ballet, as the voice narrated stories of filial and fraternal love, Jade's thoughts intertwined with images from her childhood. Among the dance of the fish and the words of the wise turtle, a distant echo brought to Jade’s mind the loving and wise figure of her grandmother.

She remembered the days of her childhood when her grandmother wove stories like magical nets, wrapping her in the warmth of her love. Her grandmother was like a beacon of wisdom in her little world, an inexhaustible source of tales that awakened Jade’s imagination. Every word spoken by her grandmother was a spell that wove the very essence of her childhood.

With her eyes closed, Jade immersed herself in memory, reliving moments when her grandmother taught her to explore the world through the perspective of stories and legends. The echo of her grandmother's laughter resonated in her mind, a laughter that was music to her soul and that rang like the soft murmur of the ocean.

The divine turtle watched with compassionate eyes as Jade lost herself in memories. The current carried with it nostalgia for sunny days on the beach, where her grandmother taught her to collect seashells and listen to the stories whispered by the sea.

In the dance of images, Jade recalled the afternoons when her grandmother wove dreams into tales of mermaids and treasures hidden in the depths of the ocean. Her grandmother’s love was a lighthouse guiding her childhood ship through unknown waters, infusing courage and wisdom into every adventure.

The memories intertwined with his words about filial and fraternal love, reminding Jade that her grandmother's love was a fundamental pillar in her own network of emotional connections. The loving figure of her grandmother materialized in the images of fish swimming together, in the warm embrace of the underwater family.

In the depth of the ocean, Jade, wrapped in the magical dance of sea creatures, shared her innermost thoughts about her grandmother with him.

—Mysterious voice—, she began with a trembling voice,

—My grandmother is a beacon of love in my life, but I fear losing her—.

He, with wise eyes, understood the anxiety that afflicted Jade.

—The fear of loss is a shadow we all face, Jade. But you must remember that love transcends the boundaries of time and space. Your grandmother is with you in every heartbeat of your heart—.

Jade, with tears in her eyes, continued expressing her fears and longings.

—I worry that one day I won't be able to hear her stories, that her laughter will fade into the wind like a forgotten song—.

He, with comforting serenity, replied:

—Your grandmother's love is an eternal melody that resonates within you. Though time may change the forms, her essence will endure in your heart. Do not fear losing what will always be yours—.

With words that seemed to weave together with the underwater currents, he reminded Jade of the eternal nature of her bond with her grandmother.

—Love transcends physical limitations, and your grandmother will continue to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration, even when the waves of change caress the shores of your life—.

In that magical corner of the ocean, he guided Jade through the waters of acceptance and understanding. He reminded her that, even amid the uncertainty of the future, her grandmother's love would be a constant beacon, guiding her through the unknown waters of life.

With these teachings deeply rooted in her heart, Jade emerged from her encounter with the divine turtle with a renewed perspective. Although the fear of losing her grandmother still lingered, she also carried within her the certainty that love transcends the barriers of time and space.

As Jade absorbed the wise words of the turtle, the light of the ocean seemed to intensify, creating flashes that danced around the divine turtle. The flashes, like underwater shooting stars, painted a magical scene as, with an elegant movement, he transformed into a radiant fish.

Austounded, Jade watched as his shape changed, yet his essence endured. The turtle became a radiant fish, its body reflecting the bright hues of the ocean. This transformation seemed a reminder of the fluidity of existence, a metamorphosis that celebrated diversity and continuity in the vast underwater realm.

Recalling his teachings, Jade felt comforted witnessing the transformation of the divine being. The figure of the fish, with undulating fins, reminded her of the connection between all forms of life in the ocean. It was as if in his shape-changing, he were weaving an invisible thread that united every sea creature in a net of harmony.

The radiant fish approached Jade gracefully, emitting a light that illuminated the path ahead. Feeling a deeper connection with the mysterious being, Jade immersed herself even further into the experience, letting the light and magic of the ocean envelop her.

In that moment of communion with marine life, Jade experienced a sense of unity with the ocean, her grandmother, and all the wonders surrounding her. The magical flashes guided her path, reminding her that, just as he had changed form without losing his essence, she too could adapt and grow throughout her journey.

Further on, under the radiant light of the ocean, the luminous fish, which was once he in turtle form, approached Jade with an aura of serenity. The waters seemed to vibrate with a special energy as the fish spoke.

—Jade—, resounded the now transformed harmonious voice,

—There is a love that transcends all others, and that is self-love. It is the foundation that supports all other.

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