What happens when we all want something different?
In Sochu: The Heart and the Mind, the school announces a big change—no more tiffins! From now on, lunch will be served to every child. Exciting, right? But excitement quickly becomes confusion when everyone demands their favorite food. Pizza! Burgers! Cake!
This story explores how decisions aren't just about what we want—but how we feel, think, and connect. Through a whirlwind of heart cravings and mindful pauses, Sochu and friends discover the balance between emotion and logic, self and group, and pleasure and purpose.
Let these 12 breadcrumbs guide your reflections on emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and how to decide together—wisely and kindly.
1. Big News in School
The school will now serve lunch to everyone—no more tiffins!
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2. When Choices Clash
Excitement turns to arguments as everyone wants something different.
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3. What’s Fair for All?
A vote is suggested—can they decide together?
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4. Deep Breath, Clear Mind
Taking a mindful pause helps settle the noise inside and out.
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5. Enter Feelu—The Feeling Friend.
Feelu reminds them to listen to their hearts before they choose.
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6. Heart Cravings Take Over
The kids get swept up in emotional hunger—cake! Fries! Pizza!
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7. Yummy But Not Healthy?
They start wondering: Is what we crave actually good for us?
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8. The Role of the Mind
The power of logic steps in—can we think it through?
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9. From Individual to Collective
They learn that what’s good for me might not work for all.
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10. Making Room for Both
Balancing emotion and reason creates wiser choices.
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11. A New Way to Decide
They learn to feel, reflect, and choose—together.
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12. Reflective Family Activities
🧠 Feeling First, Thinking Next
Ask your child, “What did your heart want vs. your mind?” after a tricky choice.
🎨 Heart vs. Mind Doodle
Draw two characters—Heart and Mind—and act out how they’d choose.
🗳️ Unanimous Vote Game
Pick a family activity. But first, everyone must share both a feeling and a reason.
🍱 Menu Balance Challenge
List dream meals—then add logic. What would Feelu suggest for balance?
👨🍳 Lunch Leader of the Week
Let each child plan a menu, blending emotion (yum!) and reason (health).
💬 Create Your Own Feelu
Invent an emotional decision-making mascot! What powers and rules do they use?