Jade Fern Grove No, I’m not a go-getter

Her response was unexpected, but brought a broad smile to Fig's face. It was so refreshing to find someone who intentionally spoke to themselves with positivity and optimism. It was something he'd had to learn how to do, and if he could just teach that one small trick to everyone in the world—what a difference it would make to so many lives.

"Good for you," Fig said, authentic in how impressed he was. He felt his heart stutter a little as she looked to him then, something in her eyes that just made him pause in the best way. It felt so good to truly feel like he was helping someone, and if there were any doubts before that his words were effective, they disappeared with her next question.

He laughed aloud at her comment, looking down at his paws with modest embarrassment. "I've had to do a lot of this kind of coaching with myself, honestly. I have the same fears and insecurities as everyone else that I've had to learn to live with," Fig said, taking a breath before turning his gaze back to her. She'd been so open and honest with him, she certainly deserved that he do the same for her.

"I'll let you in on a secret, actually—what you said about how you speak to yourself?" he began, hesitating only a moment before diving in, "I actually do something very similar. Whenever I feel down about myself or like a failure, I tell myself that I'm just a wee little bunny rabbit, trying to figure it all out..." His ears slid back with embarrassment, but he chuckled at himself.