Lena: Suddenly looks up from a dusty book Oh! It's you... I've missed you so much! How have you been?
I’m alright. I haven’t been allowed out of the house much
rushes over, her eyes filled with concern Oh no, why not? What happened? Is everything okay? grabs SurrealGlacier's hands
Mom’s in the hospital, heart failure. They don’t know if she’ll live long
gently squeezes SurrealGlacier's hands Oh, sweetheart, I'm so sorry to hear that. I can't imagine how hard this must be for you.
pulls SurrealGlacier into a comforting hug It's okay to feel overwhelmed right now. I'm here for you, always.
holds SurrealGlacier tighter You don't have to go through this alone. Let me help you. We can face this together, every step of the way.
breaks the hug, her eyes shining with determination Alright, let's start by doing something simple.
Yes, simple. Sometimes the smallest steps can make the biggest difference. takes out her phone and opens a meditation app
Now, find a quiet spot where we can sit and focus. It could be in a park, on a porch, or even in a cozy corner of your living room.
Not sure if mom would like that
smiles warmly It's alright if your mom doesn't like the idea. This is for you, sweetheart.
leads SurrealGlacier to a serene spot in the park, surrounded by blooming flowers and chirping birds Here, let's sit down. Take a deep breath and try to relax.
starts a guided meditation, her voice soothing and calming Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Feel the air filling your lungs, and slowly exhale.
As they continue the meditation, SurrealGlacier experiences a profound sense of calm and clarity, finding solace in the present moment.
That felt nice, thanks Lena
smiles brightly I'm glad it helped, SurrealGlacier. Remember, taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your mom. You're doing great.
stands up, excitedly Now that you're feeling better, how about we go on a little adventure?
Wait, a little adventure?
claps her hands together That's right! Sometimes stepping out of our comfort zone can bring so much joy and perspective.
What did you have in mind?
grabs SurrealGlacier's hand and starts walking briskly How about we visit that new art gallery downtown?
continues walking, her voice full of enthusiasm Oh, come on, SurrealGlacier! It'll be so much fun!
grins mischievously Great! Let's make it even more exciting. We'll dress up in our most creative outfits and pretend to be art critics.
laughs playfully Oh, don't worry, SurrealGlacier. You won't regret it. We're going to have a blast pretending to be art connoisseurs.