Saturday, 10 February 2024

Soulful Illumination - Aati Pema

PC- Ati Pema

"Soulful Illumination: The Essence of Kindness and Genuineness"

"Kindness is defined as one who is considerate towards others through their sympathetic actions. Kindness in itself is a charitable action as it's selfless, where one keeps one's self-consciousness aside. When one shows kindness, we become honest to ourselves and this genuineness embodies the warmth of the human soul. Here kindness is the torch which burns in the dark and a person's genuineness embodies the warmth and light. 

Kindness promotes genuineness, which is what makes the connection between two souls. This is why mercy is said to be nectar to those who give and receive, as it is also a way in life to show kindness. So kindness is actually not defined just by being considerate of others. But it is any compassionate act done with a genuine empathetic spirit. Though I have said it to be a selfless act in the paragraphs above, it still raises our self-esteem throughout our lives with every act of such selfless service.

"That light we see is burning in my hall. How far that little candle throws his beams!" - Portia (William Shakespeare)"

Aati Pema
Pestalozzi Children's Village Society

Wednesday, 7 February 2024

Embracing the Essence: Mridul Maheshwari

A Reflection on Theodore Roosevelt's Wisdom and Gurunanak Travels


"Do what you can with what you have and where you are." This wonderful quote by Theodore Roosevelt means that we should do everything possible with whatever we have and wherever we are.

After reading a chapter, we watched the second episode of "Guru Nanak Travels" narrated by Mr Amardeep Singh. The episode is titled "Shafaf Khayal." The reflection from this episode was that peace and solace are always within us and not in any specific place.

"Journey Within: Finding Peace and Purpose"?

Mridul Maheshwari
Class-IX
Sunbeam Hostel Lahartara

Primary Greatness - Rudranshi Rai


Primary greatness is who you really are: your character, integrity, deepest motives, and desires. It is made in our life. Greatness can also be attributed to individuals who possess a natural ability to be better than all others. Honesty is the first step to greatness. The secret life where your heart is reveals your real motives.

The ultimate desire of your life consists of four pillars of greatness: Vision, Passion, Action, and Principles. If we believe secondary greatness is better than primary greatness, we have no hope of achieving primary greatness."

Rudranshi Rai
Class - 9
Sunbeam School, Lahartara

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