The River of Constellations

 

The River of Constellations

At the Portal of the Sun, beyond the garden, a serene river stretches out, reflecting the stars as if they were celestial seeds. The young ones, their faces still glowing with joy, approach the riverbank guided by the mentor. The water murmurs like an ancient song, reminding them that every habit must learn to flow in order to grow.

The mentor speaks calmly:

—Just as the river never stops, our habits must learn to move with life. It’s not enough to plant them—we must let the current teach us to adapt, to transform each challenge into opportunity.

One of the youths shares how he learned to listen before responding, turning patience into a bridge toward others. Another tells how he now spends time each afternoon contemplating the sky, realizing that gratitude also lives in what cannot be touched. A young woman smiles and confesses that she has begun writing down her dreams, discovering that each word is a map toward her future.

The circle expands: some begin to sing, others to dance, and the river becomes a mirror of their enthusiasm. The constellation of habits draws itself upon the water, as if each star reflected a shared commitment.

The mentor concludes:

—When our habits flow like the river and shine like the stars, we discover we are not alone. We are constellation, we are current, we are community. And every gesture we cultivate becomes a light that guides others.

The young ones hold hands and release small flowers into the river. The flowers float together, reminding them that transformation is not a solitary path, but a shared journey, where each habit is a star and each effort, a current.

The Portal of the Sun then glows like a living altar: garden, river, and constellation intertwine, showing that new habits don’t just sprout in the earth, but also in the sky and in the hearts of those who dare to grow together.