Title: “Inse Breaks the Silence”
Inse stared at the math problem on the board. He didn’t get it. At all.
His hand twitched, wanting to rise. But then…
“What if I get it wrong?”
“What if they laugh?”
“Just stay quiet and figure it out later.”
The voice of insecurity wrapped around him like a heavy blanket.
Just then, Curity’s words echoed in his mind:
“Courage isn’t about waiting until you’re not scared. It’s about acting anyway.”
Inse took a deep breath. His heart still pounded, but he straightened his back.
“I feel nervous. But I can still do this.”
His hand shot up.
The teacher called on him. “Yes, Inse?”
His throat felt dry, but he pushed forward. “I don’t understand the last step. Could you explain it again?”
The teacher nodded. “Great question, Inse. Let’s go through it together.”
As the teacher explained, Inse felt the tension melt from his shoulders. His classmates didn’t laugh. In fact, a few nodded, looking relieved that someone had asked.
After class, Curity was waiting for him. “You did it!”
Inse smiled. “Yeah… I was still nervous, but I acted anyway.”
“That’s 4 TFM – Act Despite the Voice of Insecurity!” Curity grinned. “The more you practice, the easier it gets.”
Inse nodded. Next time, he wouldn’t hesitate so much.
The End.
This story helps kids understand that they don’t have to wait for fear to disappear to take action—they can move forward despite it! Perfect for Day 1 of the challenge! 🚀
