Once upon a time, in the heart of the African savannah, there lived a sensitive squirrel named Simi. Simi was known for her quick reflexes and bright eyes, but she often felt hurt by the words and actions of others. She would get upset when someone ignored her, took offense easily, and worried about what others thought of her.

One day, Simi was gathering nuts near a large baobab tree when she overheard her friends, Bongo the Baboon and Lila the Lioness, talking.

"Did you see how Simi reacted yesterday?" Bongo said. "She seemed so upset when I didn't notice her new burrow."

Lila nodded. "Yes, she takes things very personally. I wish she could understand that not everything is meant to hurt her."

Simi felt tears well up in her eyes. She wanted to join in their conversation, but she was afraid they didn't like her. Feeling down, she decided to visit Tamu the Turtle, the wisest animal in the savannah.

"Tamu," Simi began as she reached the riverbank where Tamu lived, "I overheard Bongo and Lila talking about me. They think I take things too personally. It really hurt my feelings. What should I do?"

Tamu looked at Simi kindly and invited her to sit. "Simi, let me tell you a story about a young giraffe named Mosi. Mosi was just like you, very sensitive and easily hurt by others' words and actions. But Mosi learned a valuable lesson that changed his life."

Simi's ears perked up, eager to hear the story.

"Mosi used to get upset whenever someone didn't greet him, or if his friends seemed distracted. One day, Mosi met an old wise owl named Orun, who told him, 'Mosi, you must train yourself to take nothing personally. Most of the time, others' actions and words have nothing to do with you. By taking things personally, you are only causing yourself unnecessary pain.'

"Mosi was puzzled at first, but Orun continued, 'When you stop taking things personally, you free yourself from 99.99% of mental problems. You become happier and more at peace, knowing that everyone has their own struggles and reasons for their actions.'

"Mosi decided to try Orun's advice. Whenever he felt hurt or offended, he reminded himself not to take it personally. He started to see that his friends still cared for him, even if they were sometimes preoccupied or forgetful. Over time, Mosi became much happier and less sensitive."

Simi thought about Tamu's story. "Do you think I can be like Mosi, Tamu? Can I learn to not take things personally?"

Tamu nodded. "Of course, Simi. It takes practice, but you can train yourself. Remember, most of the time, others' actions are not about you. Focus on being kind to yourself and understanding others' perspectives."

Simi thanked Tamu and decided to give it a try. The next day, when Bongo seemed distracted, she reminded herself not to take it personally. She realized Bongo was just busy thinking about his family. When Lila didn't notice her new burrow, Simi understood that Lila had her own concerns.

With each passing day, Simi felt lighter and happier. She found joy in her own actions and stopped worrying about others' opinions. She shared her new outlook with her friends, explaining how taking nothing personally had made her life so much better.

Bongo and Lila noticed the change in Simi and were inspired by her strength. They too began to practice not taking things personally, and the whole savannah became a happier place.

Simi's story spread across the savannah, teaching all the animals that by training themselves to take nothing personally, they could avoid most mental troubles and find peace and happiness within themselves.

And so, Simi the Sensitive Squirrel became a symbol of resilience and inner strength, reminding everyone that true peace comes from understanding and letting go.