Little Mia loved waking up early and watching the birds outside her window.
One morning, she found her mother placing a warm breakfast on the table—her favorite idlis with chutney!
Mia smiled and ate happily, but she didn’t say anything.
At school, her friend Aarav shared his color pencils with her.
At playtime, her teacher helped her tie her shoelaces.
At home, her father read her a bedtime story.
So many people did nice things for her every day… but she realized she rarely said “thank you.”
That night, Mia’s grandma gave her a tiny glass jar and said,
“This is your Gratitude Jar. Every time someone helps you, write it on a small paper, drop it in, and say thank you.”
The next day, Mia tried it.
She thanked her mother for breakfast, her teacher for helping her, and even her little brother for giving her a sticker.
With every “thank you,” her heart felt lighter and happier.
Soon, her jar began to fill up with tiny notes of love.
Her parents smiled, her friends felt appreciated, and Mia felt like sunshine all day.
One evening, she hugged Grandma and said,
“Now I know—gratitude makes small moments big and hearts happy.”
And from that day on, Mia’s Thankful Heart made her and everyone around her feel extra special.
Moral: Gratitude turns ordinary moments into wonderful blessings.