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Daruma doll

Have you ever seen those cute little dolls with no arms or legs but big round bellies and big eyes? These are called daruma dolls, and they come from Japan.

They are special dolls that people use to help them reach their goals. It's like having a helper friend that cheers you on!

When you get a daruma doll, its eyes are usually blank, which means you haven't achieved your goal yet. You can then make a wish or set a goal, and paint in one of the doll's eyes when you start working on it.

As you work towards your goal, your daruma doll will be your cheerleader, encouraging you to keep going. It's important to not give up, even if things get hard. Then, when you finally achieve your goal, you can paint in the other eye, and your daruma doll will have both of his eyes lighting up, reminding you of your success.

It's a really fun and cute way to help people stay motivated and remember to never give up, just like the daruma dolls themselves! So, next time you want to achieve something, maybe consider getting a daruma doll to help you along the way.
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