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Little Mo — An Unexpected Chance

For reading together, at every age. Suggested for children ages 5–9 with a grown-up. About 4 minutes to read aloud · 11 illustrated pages

An unexpected place in the school dance competition brings a crowd of what-ifs. Little Mo discovers the freedom of giving his best and leaving the rest.

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Inspired by Mohanji · Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence.

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Little Mo‌ AN UNEXPECTED CHANCE A Seeker in a Sneaker - Guide by the Eternal Presence of Mohanji Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Jack was an amazing dancer. For weeks, Little Mo watched him practise for the school competition. Little Mo loved watching. But dancing himself? Never! Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Next day, Stephan fractured his leg. There was no time to find another dancer. The teacher turned to Little Mo. “Mo, could you take Stephan’s place, you have watched all rehersals?” Little Mo froze. “ME??” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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That evening, Little Mo’s mind filled with worries. What if I forget the steps? What if everyone laughs? And worst of all… “What if the team loses because of me?” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo felt Mohanji’s gentle presence. “Little Mo, who said winning is your responsibility?” Little Mo paused. “But what if I make a mistake?” “Your responsibility is to practise sincerely and give your best. The result is not in your hands.” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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“Don’t carry the whole competition in your mind. Take care of the step in front of you.” Practise when it is time to practise. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence Dance when it is time to dance. “Give your best—and leave the rest.” Little Mo already felt lighter. MOHANJI

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“I don’t need to worry about the result. I only need to practise this step.” And he began again. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence The next morning, Little Mo started practising. Then fear returned. What if I forget everything? Little Mo stopped. MOHANJI

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Whenever another what if appeared, Little Mo returned to the music. Step. Turn. Clap. Smile. Again and again. Slowly, fear had less space in his mind. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo’s heart pounded. What if — He stopped himself and smiled. “Give my best. Leave the rest.” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence Competition day arrived. Backstage, MOHANJI

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Little Mo simply listened to the music… and danced with all his heart. When the music ended, his face was glowing with joy. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo discovered something bigger than winning: Give your best. Leave the rest. And then we become free to enjoy the journey. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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What can you take care of when the result feels uncertain? What is one small step you could practise today?

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