Sunbeam School Reflections - Sunday 24th November 2024

 

My Name is Cinnamon 

In 'My Name is Cinnamon' by Vikas Prakash Joshi, Cinnamon’s feelings upon meeting his birth parents would likely be a complex blend of emotions. As an adopted child who has grown up in a loving home, his identity and sense of belonging are deeply rooted in his adoptive family. However, meeting his birth parents could spark curiosity, excitement, and perhaps even anxiety or confusion.

Cinnamon might feel a sense of gratitude for the life that he’s been given, but he also requires a need for closure or understanding about why he was given up for adoption. He could struggle to reconcile his current identity with this new connection to his origins. Depending on the circumstances of the meeting and his birth parents’ story, he might experience empathy, forgiveness or even sadness.

Name- Simrat Kaur 

Grade - 9th 

Sunbeam English School Bhagwanpur 

We aren't a part of nature, we are nature

The phrase 'we aren't a part of nature, we are nature' suggests a rethinking of our relationship with the natural world. At its core, this statement challenges the conventional view that humans are separate from or somehow above, the environment and all its components. Instead, it emphasizes our intrinsic connection to the planet and the ecosystems around us. 
Human Origins: Humans have evolved over millions of years alongside other species. Our biological makeup is a product of the Earth’s ecological systems. Our ancestors lived in harmony with nature, relying on it for food, shelter, and community. This deep-rooted connection means that we are fundamentally a part of the Earth's biological fabric.
Interconnectedness: Every element of nature is interconnected—plants, animals, water, air and soil all depend on each other for survival. Humans, as one species within this vast system are equally part of this web of life.

Name- Sanvi Rai

Sunbeam Hostel, Bhagwanpur.

Jai Hind - Pasang Sherpa

 

'Jai Hind' is not just a word; it's an emotion, a feeling of oneness and patriotism amongst the people, whether in or outside India. 'Jai Hind' is not just a slogan but an expression of love for the country of India. 'Jai Hind' is not just a sentence; it's the source of unity among all the citizens of India, whether he or she is of any religion, caste, colour, or gender. 'Jai Hind' remained, remains, and will always remain in the hearts of Indians. 'JAI HIND'

Name-Pasang Sherpa

Pestalozzi Children's  Village Society

Multifaced - Reveda Bhatt

 A fact about life is that everybody (in singular) has faces (in plural).

Okay, so isn’t that true?

Some will say, “At least I don’t have it.”

Well, that isn’t true.

You’ll be in denial for a while, but you come to believe it!

 

In this world, when even after being pure at heart, you’re betrayed, then you come to realise,” What’s the point of being the same with everyone?”

The scenario above is when you are the same in your acts with everybody, be it those who do good to you or those who don’t.

 

Ravan, you know what, the ten heads he had, each symbolised a man’s ability to have faces.

 

Having faces is not bad, but yes, I call it dangerous.

Not bad because it helps you act differently without having an “emotion tag” or without having people ask you about the reason for the change in your mood.

Dangerous because you could lose your originality in a pool of faces that soon, if not controlled properly, even you don’t know of. 

That’s what!

The loss of your own true self, so, you know, know yourself because “To Thine, Own Self Be True.”

Reveda Bhatt

Grade X
The Aryan School

How I Pity A Blank Page - Reveda Bhat

So, I love art.

There’s this thing I hate in my sketchbook, and that’s a page left blank after I’ve moved ahead to the others by drawing something on them.

I feel like a blank page symbolizes an emotion not spilt, a colour not splashed, a treasure not discovered and a mystery not unfolded!

Actually, I’m someone who doesn’t keep anything I want to express to myself, so either I spill it out, or I draw.

Plus, a blank page in my sketchbook is a part of my life that seems insignificant when no moment, no minute and no day is!

So, whenever it’s like that, I go back to the pages to fill them in with the colours of my life, to the days to fill them with memories and bring them back. Getting a happy memory back brings a smile to my face, while when it’s a sad one, you can find the deep sorrow reflected in my sketches.

Either way, add just the colourful ones below.

Sayonara!

Reveda Bhat

Grade IX
The Aryan School

Happiness - Arjun Vaishnav

Happiness is an emotion, enjoyment, joyfulness and contentment. Many people have feelings for happiness. Then happiness is enjoyment and entertainment for me. Some people are happy when they receive gifts, while some are happy when their dreams are fulfilled. I also get so glad when I receive a gift on my birthday.

There are many incidents in my life when I was happy. I want to share one of the best incidents of my life when I was happy. I went for an outing with my family members at Tungareshwar. We enjoyed many things there. We enjoyed the natural beauty and the forest area where we saw many types of trees, rivers and animals. I was thrilled when I crossed the river by paddling through it. There is a temple of Lord Shiva there. It is a vast temple. We ate many things there. It was a memorable and happiest day of my life. I was thrilled on that day. My family members and I enjoyed the picnic a lot.

In my eyes, happiness is not only enjoying with our family members, but it could be with others also. I have had many happy moments. Playing with my friends at school or in a colony is also happiness for me. When I go on a school tour, it also makes me happy. Enjoyable moments with friends and attaining the expectations of our parents are also happiness for me. Happiness is anything that makes us happy. So we should be satisfied with any uncertainty.

Arjun Vaishnav

Class IX

The Fabindia School

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