This is a story about expressing wishful thinking. Wishful thinking is believing in an outcome regardless of what is most likely going to be true. It is believing in the possibilities before the potential realities. It is the first step to accomplishing any long term goal because it gives you a reason to accomplish it. You can develop your wishful thinking by focusing on what could happen rather than what should happen.You can benefit from wishful thinking by giving yourself bursts of happiness throughout your life with a positive outlook on all scenarios. Read this story to see all the expressive ways the boy goes about painting his thoughts for all the future explorers who might wander across his cave!