Friendship & expectations
Little Mo and the Big News
Everyone knows about Ethan’s new bicycle before Little Mo does. With Mohanji’s guidance, he discovers that friendship can leave room for freedom.
Inspired by Mohanji · Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence.
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Little Mo AND THE BIG NEWS A Seeker in a Sneaker - Guide by the Eternal Presence of Mohanji Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI
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One morning at school, Little Mo’s friends came running to him. “Little Little Mo! Did you see Ethan’s new bicycle?” “It’s blue and super cool!” Little Mo stared at them. Ethan got a new bicycle? Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI
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One friend looked surprised. “Wait… you didn’t know?” Another giggled. “But Ethan is your best friend!” “Looks like we knew before you!” Little Mo tried to smile, but his heart sank. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI
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All day, the same thought bothered him. “Ethan is my best friend. Why didn’t he tell me?” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI
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By evening, Little Mo was still upset. “I tell Ethan everything!” he thought. Then he felt Mohanji’s gentle presence. “Everything, Little Mo?” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI
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“Think about your last birthday. Did you tell Ethan about every gift you received?” Little Mo began rememberin the new storybook, the football, the little racing car… Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI
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Little Mo became quiet. He hadn’t hidden anything from Ethan. He simply hadn’t thought of telling him everything. Maybe Ethan hadn’t either. He hadn’t told Ethan about all of them Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI Ethan
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“Friendship doesn’t mean knowing everything first, Little Mo. When we truly care for someone, we give them freedom without expectations” Little Mo smiled. Mohanji’s gentle thought came again: Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI
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“Little Little Mo! Come! I have something to show you!” There stood a shiny blue bicycle. “Wow, Ethan! It’s amazing!” “Want to try it?” - Ethan, “Of course!” - Little Mo The next morning, Ethan came running Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI
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Little Mo no longer cared about who knew first. He was simply happy for his friend. Because friendship feels lighter when we give each other freedom. And off they went, laughing together. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI
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Have you ever felt left out when you heard something last? What else might explain why a friend hadn’t told you?
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