Chapter 30: Abundance- Maddy and the Mountain of More
In the town of Sunnyvale, a curious girl named Maddy loved collecting stories. She believed every person, every place, and every moment had something wonderful to share. One bright morning, Maddy heard the villagers talking about a mysterious mountain called “The Mountain of More.”
“Legend says it’s full of treasures,” said Mr. Puddle, the baker. “But only those who believe there’s enough for everyone can find them.”
Maddy’s eyes sparkled. “Enough for everyone?” she asked. “That sounds amazing! I’ll climb the mountain and see for myself.”
Her best friend, Benny the bunny, twitched his nose. “Be careful, Maddy. What if someone else takes all the treasures before you get there?”
Maddy thought for a moment and smiled. “What if the treasures are endless? What if there’s enough for me, you, and everyone in Sunnyvale?”
Benny looked doubtful, but Maddy tied her boots, grabbed her backpack, and set off toward the mountain.
The Climb Begins
As Maddy climbed, she met a squirrel named Sally, carrying an acorn almost as big as her head. “Why are you climbing the mountain?” Sally asked.
“To see the treasures,” Maddy said. “Why don’t you come with me?”
Sally hesitated. “What if there’s not enough for both of us?”
Maddy laughed. “What if there’s so much we could share it with everyone?”
Sally’s eyes widened. “I never thought of it that way.” She scampered up the path alongside Maddy.
The Magic of Giving
Further up, the pair met a grumpy crow named Charlie. “Don’t bother,” Charlie cawed. “I’ve been here before. It’s not worth it. The mountain only has little trinkets, and everyone fights over them.”
Maddy tilted her head. “What if we didn’t fight? What if we shared everything we found?”
Charlie blinked. “Share? Why would anyone do that?”
“Because when you share,” Maddy explained, “you don’t lose anything. You gain friendships and happiness.”
Charlie wasn’t sure, but he followed anyway, curious to see if Maddy was right.
As they reached the top, the mountain began to hum softly. A golden light shimmered around them, and treasures of all kinds appeared—glistening gems, sparkling fruits, and glowing flowers. But the most magical part? No matter how much Maddy, Sally, and Charlie gathered, the treasures never ran out.
“It’s true!” Sally exclaimed. “There really is enough for everyone!”
Charlie, who had taken a glowing flower, smiled for the first time. “I guess sharing isn’t so bad.”
Maddy nodded. “This is what an abundance mindset means. It’s believing there’s always enough to go around—enough kindness, enough joy, enough opportunities for everyone.”
The Lesson of the Mountain
When the three friends returned to Sunnyvale, they didn’t keep the treasures to themselves. They gave them to the villagers, who used the glowing flowers to light their homes, the sparkling fruits to feed their families, and the gems to decorate the town.
“See?” Maddy said to Benny, who was now hopping excitedly. “When we believe there’s enough for everyone, amazing things happen.”
From that day on, Sunnyvale became a town of abundance. The villagers learned to celebrate each other’s successes, share what they had, and see challenges as chances to grow.
And Maddy? She kept climbing new mountains, spreading the magic of “more” wherever she went.