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Little Mo and Grandpa

Grandpa comes to stay, and Little Mo is delighted — until sharing his room feels different. Mohanji helps him see another side of the story.

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Inspired by Mohanji · Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence.

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Little Mo‌ AND GRANDPA A Seeker in a Sneaker - Guide by the Eternal Presence of Mohanji Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo was overjoyed! Grandpa had come to stay with them. “Grandpa is going to sleep in your room,” Mom said. Little Mo jumped with excitement. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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You can sleep right here beside me!”. He showed him his toys, his books and all his favourite things. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Grandpa told funny stories from his childhood and taught Little Mo old games. Little Mo loved having Grandpa around. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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But after a while, things began to feel… different. Grandpa woke up very early. He liked the room warmer. He folded things differently & reminded Little Mo to keep his toys tidy. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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One evening, Little Mo thought “I wish Grandpa had his own room…” “I miss having my room to myself.” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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The next day, Little Mo hardly spoke to Grandpa. Grandpa noticed. But he didn’t complain. He simply smiled gently and continued reading his book. Little Little Mo sat quietly away from him. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo went for a walk. As the warm Sun touched his face, everything inside him became quiet. He felt Mohanji’s loving presence. A gentle thought arose within him Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo… what made you so happy when Grandpa first arrived?” “I loved spending time with him.” Then what changed?” Little Mo became quiet. Mohanji asks Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Mohanji’s gentle presence spoke within him: “That was your expectation. You wanted Grandpa to fit into your life without anything changing for you.” “I want everything to be the way I liked it. My room. My toys. My bedtime.” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo’s eyes widened. He had never thought about it that way. “Remember, Grandpa left his own home, his own bed and many of his comforts to stay with your family.” “Do you think he is adjusting too?“ Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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That night, Little Mo quietly put his toys away and made some space. Then he climbed into bed beside Grandpa. “Grandpa… will you tell me another story?” Grandpa’s face lit up. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Little Mo finally understood— sharing a room also meant making a little space in his heart. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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When you share a space, what changes for you — and for the other person? How can you make room for both people’s needs?

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