Marlina nodded, her expression serene. “Go forth with this gift, Lisa. Let it guide you and remind you of the incredible person you are.”
With a final, reassuring squeeze of her hand, Marlina released Lisa, guiding her back to the edge of the pond. As Lisa stepped onto the shore, she turned to see Marlina fading into the water, her glowing form blending with the moonlit pond.
Lisa stood there for a moment, catching her breath and letting the reality of the experience settle over her. She knew that her life would never be the same, touched forever by the magic and wisdom of her guardian angel.
With a newfound sense of confidence and purpose, she turned and made her way back through the trees, carrying the memory of Marlina and her gift in her heart.
As Lisa’s eyes fluttered open, she realized she was lying in her own bed, the morning light streaming through the curtains. She sat up, the vivid dream still fresh in her mind, and felt the warmth of Marlina’s words lingering within her. Though it had been a dream, Lisa knew that the gift of self-esteem and self-worth was real, and she carried it with her as she rose to face the day, forever changed.
Brendan Dunneš 
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