Beautiful Words

Yuri sat by the window of her apartment in New York City, watching people pass by on the busy street. She often wondered if she was as beautiful as the people she saw. One day, she asked herself, "Why do I feel like I'm not enough?" Yuri's father noticed her sadness and said, - Yuri, you are beautiful just the way you are. But Yuri couldn't shake the feeling that she was missing something.

Yuri decided to find out what would make her feel beautiful. She thought about joining a dance class, but she was too shy to ask. - Dad, what if they laugh at me? she wondered aloud. Her father replied with a reassuring smile, - Courage is the first step, Yuri. But Yuri hesitated, unsure of what to do next.

Yuri tried to practice dance steps at home, but she stumbled and fell. - I can't do this, she said with frustration. Her father encouraged her again, - Mistakes are just steps to learning, Yuri. But Yuri didn't feel any better. She felt like she was failing at everything she tried.

Feeling defeated, Yuri sat quietly in her room, thinking of giving up her search for beauty. - Maybe I'm just not meant to feel beautiful, she sighed. Her father knocked gently on her door. - Yuri, can I share a story with you? he asked. Yuri nodded, curious about what her father had to say.

Her father told her about a wise old tree in the park that stood tall despite storms. - The tree is beautiful because it's strong and true to itself, he explained. Yuri realized that beauty wasn't about being perfect. - So, I'm beautiful when I'm true to myself? she asked. Her father nodded, and Yuri felt a new sense of hope.

With a new understanding, Yuri decided to join the dance class. She danced with joy, not worrying about being perfect. - This feels amazing, Dad! she exclaimed after her first class. Her father smiled proudly, - That's the beauty of being you, Yuri. Yuri realized that wisdom and beauty came from within, and she danced her way to happiness.