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The Tale of Eye Contact

Once upon a time, in a land not too far away, there lived a young girl named Lily. Lily had a special gift - she could understand people's emotions just by looking into their eyes. She believed that eye contact was the key to empathy and connection.

The story begins in a quaint village, with Lily as the main character. The setting is a peaceful and picturesque town, with colorful houses and friendly neighbors.

Every day, Lily would walk through the village, making eye contact with everyone she met. She would smile warmly and look into their eyes, trying to understand their feelings. Some people would shyly look away, while others would meet her gaze with curiosity.

Lily is shown walking through the village, making eye contact with different villagers. The illustrations depict her smiling and looking into their eyes, showcasing her empathetic nature.

One day, Lily noticed a boy sitting alone on a bench, looking sad. She approached him and gently asked, 'Are you okay?' The boy looked up, surprised that someone noticed his sadness. Lily's kind eyes made him feel safe, and he opened up about his troubles.

Lily discovers a boy sitting alone on a bench, looking sad. She approaches him with a concerned expression, showing her empathy. The boy's body language and facial expression convey his sadness.

As Lily listened to the boy's story, she maintained eye contact, showing him that she truly cared. The boy felt understood and supported, and a friendship blossomed between them. Lily's gift of empathy brought comfort to many people in the village.

Lily and the boy engage in a heartfelt conversation, with Lily maintaining eye contact to show her genuine interest. The illustrations depict their growing friendship and the positive impact of Lily's empathy on the village.

From that day forward, Lily continued to spread empathy through eye contact. She taught others the power of truly seeing someone and understanding their emotions. The village became a place of compassion and connection, all because of Lily's belief in the magic of eye contact.

The story concludes with Lily inspiring others to practice empathy through eye contact. The illustrations showcase the village filled with happy and connected people, symbolizing the positive transformation brought about by Lily's actions.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Lily use eye contact to understand people's emotions?
  • Why do you think maintaining eye contact is important for empathy?
  • How can you practice empathy through eye contact in your own life?

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