self-discovery
— A girl having a terrible day meets a mysterious boy who shows her a hidden pond with lotus flowers growing from mud, teaching her about resilience.
— After her dog is killed in a storm, a girl runs to their secret creek hideout to grieve, where her mother finds and comforts her.
— A young swimmer battles nerves at a championship race, wins unexpectedly, then faces the pressure of defending his position in the finals for a medal.