Central Message of a Story

“Maria loves to draw, but she is afraid to show her drawings to anyone because she thinks they aren't good enough. One day, her teacher sees her drawing and is very impressed. The teacher encourages Maria to keep drawing and to share her art with others. Maria feels happy and proud and starts sharing her drawings, receiving lots of positive feedback. What is the central message or lesson of this story? A group of mice decide to put a bell on a cat so they can hear it coming. They discuss the plan and agree it is a good idea. However, when it comes time to actually put the bell on the cat, none of the mice are brave enough to do it. What is the central message or lesson of this story?”