Wednesday, 11 October 2023

Two men looked out the prison bars; one saw mud, one saw stars - Sakshi Singh


This age-old saying beautifully encapsulates the power of perspective. It reminds us that even in seemingly bleak situations, there exists an opportunity to find hope and positivity. It's a poignant reminder that our outlook on life dramatically influences our experiences, and sometimes, shifting our focus can reveal unexpected beauty and potential amidst adversity.

Sakshi Singh  
Grade 9 Gyanshree School

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Tuesday, 10 October 2023

My Sunday School - Manisha Khanna


Today, on World Mental Health Day, I would like to share my reason for joining "The Sunday School". 

IKIGAI, for me, is Sunday School. "Ikigai" is a Japanese word that signifies "life purpose" or "raison d'être." I don't engage in a lot of activities on Sunday. I work six days a week and take Sundays off, but when I learned about SUNDAY SCHOOL, I saw that this was precisely what I had wanted to do all these years as an avid reader. I resonated with the idea of Sunday School right away. We all have a ton to do on Sunday, but after two weeks, I learned that this time is my IKIGAI. This is how my relationship with the Sunday School began.


"Reading without reflection is like eating without digestion." —Edward Burke.


I'm looking forward to receiving everyone's reflections for this week.

Manisha Khanna

Your Sunday School host

Sunday, 8 October 2023

The Koala on the tree - Rishona Chopra


There sat a cute koala on the tree, 
Eating all the fruits, he could see. 

There I came and cuddled him, 
We could hear the sound of hymns. 

He sat there lazily, 
Waiting to be petted by me. 

He was missing his family, 
Dreaming of a fantasy. 

Why do we enclose him in these bars?
It simply shows our ugly scars. 

Though we hurt him, 
He never shows he is grim. 

But loves us like anything, 
Waiting for his happy spring. 


Rishona Chopra
Grade VII
Gyanshree School