Lillie and the Village of Despair

Kristopher Keyes
3 min readMay 26, 2023

There are no outcomes without action

a village in a valley with towering snow-capped mountains
Photo by Yura Lytkin on Unsplash

In a long-lost village nestled in a valley of despair, there lived a young dreamer named Lillie. From a very young age, Lillie carried in her heart hopes and dreams that danced like fireflies in a glass jar.

She was eager to give dreams life, but the path ahead seemed daunting, like staring up at the peak of a mountain from the bowels of the valley.

Wisdom and the Way Forward

One day, an old sage crossed paths with Lillie and noticed the gleam of determination in her eyes. The sage, known for his wisdom and enchanting storytelling, called her closer for a brief word.

“Dear Lillie,” he said, “I see the flames of curiosity burning bright within you. But remember, great accomplishments are achieved by taking small, and manageable steps.”

Intrigued, Lillie leaned in, eager to absorb every ounce of advice the sage offered. He continued, “Imagine your dreams as a big castle. You cannot build it all in one day. Instead, start with laying the foundation, brick by brick. Break down your goals into smaller, achievable steps. Each brick represents a task or action that moves you closer to your dreams.”

Lillie’s gears turned as she grasped every word. “And most importantly, waste no thought…

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Kristopher Keyes

I write to be free and share to help others. Enjoying the journey one day at a time.