Inse was a young boy who always felt insecure about himself. He would often get nervous about trying new things, worried about what other people might think of him. His sister, Curity, on the other hand, was confident and sure of herself. She always had a positive attitude and was never afraid to take on new challenges.
One day, Inse was feeling particularly down. He had made a mistake at school and was worried about what his classmates would think of him. Curity noticed her brother’s unhappiness and decided to take action.
“Hey Inse, I noticed that you’re feeling a bit down. What’s going on?” Curity asked.
Inse sighed and explained what had happened at school. “I made a mistake, and now everyone is going to think I’m stupid,” he said.
Curity smiled reassuringly. “Making mistakes is a natural part of learning, Inse. We all make them. But it’s important to remember that mistakes are also opportunities for growth.”
Inse looked at his sister skeptically. “What do you mean?”
Curity explained, “When we make mistakes, we learn what doesn’t work. And that knowledge helps us to do better next time. It’s called a growth mindset.”
Inse was intrigued. “How does it work?”
Curity took her brother outside and showed him a garden. “See all these plants? They started out as tiny seeds, but with water and sunshine, they grew into beautiful flowers and vegetables. And just like these plants, we can grow and improve with the right mindset.”
Inse smiled. “I get it now. So instead of feeling bad about my mistake, I should think about how I can do better next time.”
Curity nodded. “Exactly. And remember, you have two inner voices. The voice of insecurity might tell you that you’re not good enough, but the voice of security reminds you that you can grow and learn from your mistakes.”
Inse felt a glimmer of hope. “I’m going to try and think more like you, Curity. I want to have a growth mindset too.”
Over the next few weeks, Curity continued to teach Inse about the benefits of a growth mindset. She showed him how to approach new challenges with a positive attitude and to see mistakes as opportunities for learning.
Inse slowly began to change. He still felt nervous sometimes, but he was learning to ignore the voice of insecurity and to listen to the voice of security instead.
One day, Inse came home from school with a big smile on his face. “I did it!” he exclaimed. “I presented my project in front of the class, and I wasn’t even nervous!”
Curity hugged her brother. “I’m so proud of you, Inse. You’re becoming more confident every day.”
Inse grinned. “Thanks, Curity. I couldn’t have done it without you.”
From that day on, Inse and Curity became even closer. They continued to learn and grow together, using the five transformations to overcome their insecurities and become the best versions of themselves.
