My Opinion (Speech)
I Came, I Saw, I Panicked... and Left
Good morning, everyone!
Let me begin with a simple question.
Have you ever stood at the edge of a great opportunity... looked at it... imagined every possible way you could fail... and then quietly walked away?
Maybe it was a job interview.
Maybe it was speaking on a stage.
Maybe it was starting a business, applying to your dream college, asking someone for help, or simply trying something new.
You came.
You saw.
You panicked...
And you left.
If that sounds familiar, I want you to know something today.
You are not alone.
In fact, almost every successful person you admire has experienced that exact feeling. The difference is not that they were fearless. The difference is that they learned how to move despite their fear.
Today, I want to tell you a simple truth.
Panic is natural. Staying there is optional.
We live in one of the most exciting—and one of the most uncertain—times in human history.
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries faster than ever before. Jobs are changing. New careers are appearing while old ones disappear. Climate change challenges the way we live. Social media constantly tells us that everyone else is succeeding while we are somehow falling behind. Economic uncertainty makes people question their future. Mental health has become one of the greatest concerns of our generation.
With so much happening around us, it is easy to feel overwhelmed.
Sometimes it feels safer to stay where we are.
Sometimes we convince ourselves that not trying is better than failing.
But let me ask you another question.
What if the greatest risk in life is not failure... but never discovering what you were capable of?
Think about it.
Every airplane remains perfectly safe while sitting in the hangar.
But airplanes were never built to stay on the ground.
Neither were you.
History is filled with people who could have panicked and walked away.
Imagine a young scientist named Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Early in his career, one of India's important rocket launches failed publicly. The entire nation watched. The headlines criticized the mission. Many people would have given up.
But he didn't.
He learned.
He improved.
Years later, he became one of India's greatest scientists and eventually its beloved President.
Failure did not define him.
His response did.
Consider another example.
When J.K. Rowling finished writing her first Harry Potter manuscript, publisher after publisher rejected her work. Twelve rejections.
Imagine receiving twelve messages saying, "No."
She could have said, "I came, I saw, I panicked, and I left."
Instead, she stayed.
Today, millions of readers around the world have been inspired by her stories because she refused to let rejection become her destination.
Now, let me tell you something even more important.
Not all panic looks dramatic.
Sometimes panic is silent.
It sounds like...
"I'm not good enough."
"What if people laugh?"
"I'll start next month."
"I'm too old."
"I'm too young."
"Someone else can do it better."
Does that voice sound familiar?
Here's the truth.
Your greatest opponent is often not outside you.
It is the conversation happening inside your own mind.
Fear is a storyteller.
It tells you stories that haven't happened.
It predicts disasters that may never exist.
It creates prisons using imaginary walls.
But courage tells a different story.
Courage whispers,
"Take one more step."
Notice something.
It doesn't say, "Take one hundred steps."
Just one.
Because every great achievement begins with one ordinary step.
In today's world, many young people feel pressured to have everything figured out.
The perfect career.
The perfect income.
The perfect relationship.
The perfect social media profile.
But perfection is an illusion.
Growth is reality.
Artificial intelligence can answer questions.
It can write essays.
It can generate images.
It can automate tasks.
But there are things AI cannot replace.
Your compassion.
Your integrity.
Your resilience.
Your ability to inspire another human being.
Your courage to keep going after failure.
Technology may change the future of work.
It should never replace the heart of humanity.
And that is why your emotional strength matters more than ever before.
Let me give you a practical framework you can remember.
Whenever fear appears, ask yourself three questions.
First:
What exactly am I afraid of?
Be specific.
Fear becomes smaller when you name it.
Second:
What is the worst realistic outcome?
Most of the time, it is not nearly as terrible as our imagination suggests.
Third:
What is one action I can take today?
Not tomorrow.
Not next year.
Today.
Small actions create powerful momentum.
Remember, confidence does not come before action.
Confidence comes because of action.
Many people are waiting to feel ready.
But readiness is often created by beginning.
Think about learning to ride a bicycle.
Did you become confident before getting on the bike?
No.
You became confident because you kept riding after falling.
Life works the same way.
Every entrepreneur has experienced uncertainty.
Every athlete has experienced defeat.
Every artist has faced criticism.
Every leader has faced doubt.
The question is not whether you will panic.
The question is what you will do next.
Will you allow one fearful moment to become the story of your life?
Or will you transform that moment into the beginning of your greatest chapter?
Imagine if every inventor had stopped after the first failure.
Imagine if every teacher had stopped after one difficult class.
Imagine if every doctor had quit after one unsuccessful treatment.
Imagine if every parent had given up after one sleepless night.
Progress belongs to people who continue.
Not because they never panic.
But because they refuse to let panic make their decisions.
My friends,
The world does not need more perfect people.
The world needs more courageous people.
People willing to learn.
People willing to adapt.
People willing to care.
People willing to keep moving when life becomes uncomfortable.
Whether you are a student preparing for an exam...
A professional facing career uncertainty...
An entrepreneur launching a new idea...
Or someone quietly fighting battles that nobody else can see...
Remember this.
Your fear is not your identity.
Your mistakes are not your future.
Your setbacks are not your final destination.
You have survived every difficult day that brought you here.
That means you are stronger than you think.
So today, I invite you to rewrite one sentence.
Instead of saying,
"I came, I saw, I panicked and left,"
say,
"I came, I saw, I panicked... but I stayed."
I stayed long enough to learn.
I stayed long enough to grow.
I stayed long enough to become stronger.
Because success does not belong to the fearless.
It belongs to those who keep showing up.
As I leave you today, I want you to remember one final thought.
The opportunity that changes your life may not arrive with confidence.
It may arrive disguised as uncertainty.
It may arrive wrapped in fear.
It may arrive on the very day you feel least prepared.
When that moment comes, don't run away.
Take one step.
Then another.
And another.
Because your future is not waiting for a perfect version of you.
It is waiting for the brave version of you.
So go out into the world.
Come.
See.
If you must, panic.
But whatever you do...
Don't leave. Stay. Learn. Rise. And let your courage become the story that inspires someone else tomorrow.
Thank you.
I Firmly Believe That a Child Needs a Printed Book in His Hands
"What if the greatest gift we could give a child wasn't a smartphone, a tablet, or even the fastest internet connection—but a simple printed book?"
Think about that for a moment.
In a world where children can ask artificial intelligence almost any question, where social media competes for every second of our attention, and where information travels faster than ever before, I stand before you with a belief that may sound old-fashioned to some—but I believe it is more relevant today than ever.
I firmly believe that every child needs a printed book in his or her hands.
Not because technology is bad.
Not because the future belongs to paper instead of pixels.
But because before a child learns to navigate the digital world, that child must first learn to navigate the world of imagination, empathy, curiosity, and deep thinking.
Ladies and gentlemen, let me ask you another question.
Do you remember the first book that truly touched your heart?
Perhaps it was a fairy tale your parents read before bedtime. Perhaps it was a school library book that transported you into another world. Maybe it was a story that made you laugh, cry, or dream bigger than your circumstances.
Notice something remarkable.
Most of us don't remember our first Google search.
We don't remember the first social media post we saw.
But many of us remember the first book that changed us.
That is the quiet power of a printed book.
A printed book asks for something that our digital world rarely does.
It asks for our complete attention.
Every time a child turns a page, something extraordinary happens. The child is not just reading words. The child is building concentration, strengthening memory, expanding vocabulary, and exercising imagination.
Scientists often speak about the importance of deep reading. Unlike endless scrolling, reading a physical book encourages the brain to slow down, reflect, and connect ideas. In an age where distractions are only a click away, the ability to focus has become a superpower.
And every great superpower begins with practice.
Today, artificial intelligence can summarize books.
It can answer homework questions.
It can even write stories.
But AI cannot replace the joy a child feels while discovering a story independently. It cannot replace the excitement of turning the next page to find out what happens. It cannot replace the emotional bond between a parent and child sharing a bedtime story.
Technology can provide information.
Books help build wisdom.
There is a difference.
Let me share the story of one remarkable person.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, India's beloved "Missile Man" and former President, grew up in a humble family with limited resources. Books became his lifelong companions. Through reading, he expanded his vision far beyond his small hometown. Those printed pages helped shape the dreams of a boy who would one day inspire millions.
His success did not begin in a laboratory.
It began with curiosity.
And curiosity often begins with a book.
Around the world, countless leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators have one thing in common. Long before they changed the world, they spent countless hours reading it.
Today, we often worry about children's screen time.
We talk about anxiety.
We talk about shorter attention spans.
We talk about rising stress and declining mental well-being.
Could one part of the solution be surprisingly simple?
A printed book offers something screens rarely do.
Peace.
There are no notifications.
No advertisements.
No endless scrolling.
No comparison with strangers.
Just a conversation between the author and the reader.
In a noisy world, books create silence.
And in silence, children discover themselves.
Now let us think about another global challenge—climate change.
Some may argue, "Why print books? Isn't digital better for the environment?"
It is an important question.
The answer is not choosing one over the other.
The answer is balance.
Responsibly produced books, shared through libraries, passed from one child to another, treasured for years, and recycled when necessary can coexist with digital learning. We should build a future where technology and sustainability walk together—not where one completely replaces the other.
The goal is not to reject technology.
The goal is to raise thoughtful human beings who know how to use technology wisely.
Imagine two children.
One spends every free moment scrolling through short videos.
The other spends some time reading stories, exploring ideas, imagining different worlds, while also learning through technology.
Years later, which child is more likely to think creatively?
To solve complex problems?
To understand different cultures?
To communicate with empathy?
I believe we already know the answer.
Because stories do something extraordinary.
They allow us to live a thousand lives without leaving our chair.
When a child reads about courage, the seeds of courage are planted.
When a child reads about kindness, kindness grows.
When a child reads about perseverance, resilience takes root.
Books don't simply fill shelves.
They shape character.
Parents, your children may not always remember the toys you bought.
But they may always remember the evenings you spent reading together.
Teachers, every book you place in a child's hands is more than an assignment.
It is an invitation to dream.
Librarians, you are not just managing books.
You are opening doors to countless futures.
Students, every page you read today becomes part of the person you will become tomorrow.
And professionals, never underestimate the example you set. When children see adults reading—not because they have to, but because they love to—they learn that learning never ends.
My friends, the careers of tomorrow will demand creativity, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, adaptability, and lifelong learning. These are not developed by memorizing facts alone. They are nurtured through reading deeply, questioning boldly, and imagining fearlessly.
That journey often begins with a printed book.
So today, I want to leave you with one simple challenge.
Before this week ends, place a printed book into the hands of a child.
Read one chapter together.
Visit a library.
Donate a book.
Start a family reading tradition.
Gift a story instead of another gadget.
Because when you place a book into a child's hands, you are placing possibility into that child's future.
You are planting a seed whose shade you may never personally enjoy—but generations will.
Remember this:
A tablet can connect a child to the internet.
A printed book can connect a child to humanity.
A screen can provide answers.
A book teaches children how to ask better questions.
And those who ask better questions are the ones who create a better world.
So let us not simply raise children who know how to use technology.
Let us raise children who know how to think, imagine, care, and dream.
Give them a printed book.
Give them your time.
Give them the chance to discover the extraordinary power hidden inside ordinary pages.
Thank you, and may every child you meet hold not only a brighter future—but also a beautiful book in their hands.
Nothing Prevents Boredom Like a Good Book
"Have you ever picked up your phone because you were bored... only to put it down twenty minutes later feeling even more empty than before?"
Think about that for a moment.
We live in the most connected age in human history. We have millions of videos, endless social media feeds, thousands of games, and artificial intelligence capable of answering almost any question. Yet, despite all these wonders, one word continues to echo through classrooms, homes, offices, and even vacations:
"I'm bored."
How is that possible?
The truth is simple. Entertainment can fill our time, but only imagination can fill our minds. And nothing awakens imagination quite like a good book.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Boredom is not just the absence of something to do. It is often the absence of something meaningful to experience. A good book changes that. It doesn't merely pass the time—it transforms it.
When you open a book, something extraordinary happens. You don't just read words; you begin a journey. One moment you're standing beside ancient kings. The next, you're exploring distant galaxies. Then you're solving mysteries, climbing mountains, or walking in the shoes of someone whose life is completely different from yours.
No passport.
No expensive ticket.
No special equipment.
Just a book... and your imagination.
That is magic.
Today, artificial intelligence is reshaping industries. Digital technology is changing how we learn and work. New careers appear while old ones disappear. In such a rapidly changing world, the greatest skill is not simply knowing information—it is knowing how to think, imagine, adapt, and learn continuously.
Books train every one of those abilities.
Every biography teaches resilience.
Every novel strengthens empathy.
Every science book expands curiosity.
Every history book reminds us that humanity has overcome enormous challenges before.
And every page read is an investment in the person you are becoming.
Consider some of the world's greatest achievers.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, India's beloved "People's President," often spoke about how reading shaped his dreams and inspired his scientific journey.
Bill Gates still reads around fifty books every year because he believes reading helps him understand the world more deeply.
Oprah Winfrey has often shared how books changed the direction of her life by opening doors to hope and wisdom.
Warren Buffett has repeatedly said that much of his knowledge came from spending hours every day reading.
These remarkable people lived in different countries, worked in different professions, and faced different challenges. Yet they all shared one simple habit.
They read.
Now let me ask you something.
Have you ever finished an amazing book and felt as though the characters had become your friends?
Have you ever closed the final page and realized that while the book had ended... you had changed?
That is the true power of reading.
A good book does not simply entertain you.
It educates you.
It comforts you.
It challenges you.
It inspires you.
Today, mental health has become one of the greatest concerns across the world. Stress, anxiety, loneliness, and constant digital distractions affect millions of people every day. While books are not a replacement for professional care when it is needed, reading can offer something deeply valuable—a quiet space where the mind slows down, the imagination awakens, and the heart finds moments of peace.
Instead of endlessly scrolling through negative headlines or comparing ourselves to carefully edited social media lives, a book invites us into a conversation that asks us to think, reflect, and grow.
Books don't compete for your attention.
They reward it.
Imagine a teenager who spends one hour every evening reading instead of endlessly scrolling online.
Imagine an employee who reads one leadership book every month.
Imagine a parent reading bedtime stories every night.
Imagine an entire community where children grow up believing that books are treasures rather than school assignments.
How different would that world be?
The answer is simple.
It would be wiser.
Kinder.
More creative.
More resilient.
Books also teach us empathy—something our world desperately needs. Climate change, conflicts, economic uncertainty, and rapid technological change require people who can understand different perspectives and work together. Reading stories from different cultures allows us to experience lives beyond our own. It reminds us that every person has hopes, fears, dreams, and struggles just like ours.
A good book builds bridges where prejudice builds walls.
But let us be honest.
Many people say, "I don't have time to read."
Really?
Most of us spend hours every week checking notifications, watching short videos, or scrolling through posts we forget within minutes.
What if just twenty minutes of that time were spent reading?
Twenty minutes a day becomes hundreds of hours every year.
Hundreds of hours become dozens of books.
Dozens of books become a lifetime of knowledge.
And knowledge becomes confidence.
Success rarely comes from one giant leap.
It comes from thousands of small habits repeated consistently.
Reading is one of those habits.
So here is my challenge to every person listening today.
Find one book that excites you.
Not because someone told you to read it.
Not because it is fashionable.
But because it sparks your curiosity.
Read ten pages today.
Tomorrow, read ten more.
Keep going.
Let your imagination stretch.
Let your vocabulary grow.
Let your dreams become bigger than your fears.
Remember this:
A television entertains you.
A smartphone informs you.
Artificial intelligence assists you.
But a good book transforms you.
The next time boredom knocks on your door, don't immediately reach for your phone.
Reach for a book.
Because inside those pages may be the idea that changes your career...
The story that heals your heart...
The lesson that strengthens your character...
Or the dream that changes your future.
So, I leave you with one final question.
If one good book has the power to change one life...
And that life is yours...
Why wait until tomorrow to open the first page?
Pick up a book today.
Turn the first page today.
Begin your next adventure today.
Because nothing prevents boredom like a good book—and nothing inspires a better future like the habit of reading.
Thank you, and happy reading!
Words Are, of Course, the Most Powerful Drug Used by Mankind
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen,
Let me begin with a simple question.
Have you ever had someone say just a few words that changed your entire life?
Perhaps it was a teacher who looked at you and said, "I believe in you." Maybe it was a parent whispering, "You can do this." Or perhaps, sadly, it was someone who said, "You'll never succeed," and those words stayed with you for years.
Think about it for a moment.
No medicine can heal or hurt as quickly as words can. No technology, no machine, no invention has ever matched the invisible power of language. That is why the famous author Rudyard Kipling once observed, "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind."
And today, I invite you to discover why these simple sounds and letters possess the extraordinary power to build nations, transform lives, inspire revolutions, and even destroy dreams.
Imagine a doctor handing you a bottle without a label. You wouldn't drink it because you wouldn't know whether it would heal you or harm you.
Words are exactly like that bottle.
The same mouth can speak encouragement or criticism.
The same keyboard can type hope or hatred.
The same social media account can spread kindness or misinformation.
Every single day, each one of us becomes a pharmacist of words. The question is: What are we distributing? Healing or harm?
History gives us powerful answers.
Martin Luther King Jr. did not march with weapons. He marched with words. His speech, "I Have a Dream," continues to inspire generations decades later.
Mahatma Gandhi led one of the greatest freedom movements without armies of violence. His words awakened courage in millions.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inspired countless young people with one simple message: "Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action."
Notice something remarkable.
These leaders did not merely speak.
They planted seeds.
Those seeds became movements.
Those movements changed history.
Now let's bring this closer to home.
Think about your own life.
How many decisions have been influenced by words?
A teacher's advice.
A friend's encouragement.
A motivational book.
A podcast.
A prayer.
A single sentence you read at exactly the right moment.
Words quietly shape the direction of our lives every day.
But today, we live in a very different world.
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries.
Social media connects billions of people within seconds.
Digital platforms allow one message to reach millions overnight.
Climate change demands global cooperation.
Mental health has become one of the greatest challenges of our generation.
Economic uncertainty forces people to reinvent themselves again and again.
In such a world, communication has become more valuable than ever before.
Technology has become faster.
But have our conversations become wiser?
Artificial intelligence can generate thousands of words in seconds.
But only human wisdom can decide which words should actually be spoken.
Social media gives everyone a microphone.
But not everyone uses it responsibly.
We have never had so much information.
Yet we often struggle to find genuine understanding.
This reminds us that technology may amplify our voices, but character determines our message.
Think about mental health.
Sometimes people don't need expensive solutions first.
They need someone to sincerely ask,
"How are you?"
And then wait long enough to hear the answer.
Research consistently reminds us that supportive conversations can reduce loneliness, encourage people to seek help, and restore hope.
Never underestimate what your words can do.
A compliment may brighten someone's entire week.
An apology may repair a broken relationship.
A thank-you may motivate someone to keep serving.
An encouraging message may prevent someone from giving up.
Words cost nothing.
Yet they are priceless.
Let me share a simple story.
A young boy struggled terribly in school. One day his teacher wrote a note to his mother. Instead of reading the discouraging words exactly as they appeared, she told her son,
"Your teacher says you are too gifted for this school. I will teach you myself."
That boy grew up believing in himself.
His name was Thomas Edison.
Whether every detail of this story is historically verified is less important than the timeless lesson it teaches.
Belief spoken into someone's life can become the fuel for extraordinary achievement.
Now imagine the opposite.
Imagine constantly hearing,
"You're useless."
"You'll never make it."
"People like you don't succeed."
Sadly, many people carry invisible wounds caused not by physical injury but by careless words.
Bones may heal in months.
Harsh words sometimes echo for decades.
So what practical lessons can we take home today?
First, choose words that build rather than break.
Before speaking, ask yourself:
"Will these words leave this person stronger?"
Second, speak truth with kindness.
Honesty without compassion becomes cruelty.
Kindness without honesty becomes weakness.
Great communicators combine both.
Third, watch your self-talk.
The longest conversation you will ever have is the one inside your own mind.
If you continually tell yourself,
"I'm not good enough."
"I always fail."
"I'll never improve."
Eventually your actions begin to agree with your words.
Instead, replace them with stronger beliefs.
"I am learning."
"I am growing."
"I can improve."
Your future often follows the language you repeatedly use.
Fourth, be responsible online.
Every comment you post...
Every message you forward...
Every opinion you share...
Leaves a digital footprint.
Ask yourself,
"Am I spreading light or adding more darkness?"
The internet does not simply remember our words.
It multiplies them.
Finally, be generous with encouragement.
Tell your parents you appreciate them.
Thank your teachers.
Encourage your colleagues.
Celebrate your friends.
Compliment effort, not just success.
You never know which sentence someone will remember for the rest of their life.
Ladies and gentlemen,
The world does not merely need more intelligent people.
It needs more compassionate communicators.
It needs leaders who unite instead of divide.
Teachers who inspire instead of discourage.
Parents who encourage instead of compare.
Students who uplift instead of bully.
Professionals who solve problems instead of spreading blame.
Every great transformation begins with a conversation.
Every movement begins with an idea expressed through words.
Every relationship grows through communication.
Every dream starts with someone saying,
"Let's begin."
So today, I leave you with one final challenge.
Before this day ends, use your words to change one life.
Thank someone.
Forgive someone.
Encourage someone.
Apologize to someone.
Tell a child they are capable.
Tell a friend they matter.
Tell yourself that your best days are still ahead.
Because the words you choose today may become the story someone tells tomorrow.
Remember this:
Words are invisible, but their impact is unforgettable.
Use them wisely.
Use them courageously.
Use them compassionately.
And together, let us become a generation that heals more than it hurts, inspires more than it criticizes, and builds more than it destroys—one conversation, one sentence, and one powerful word at a time.
Thank you, and may your words always become a source of hope, courage, and positive change.
Be Yourself and People Will Like You
"Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered, 'If I showed the real me, would people still accept me?'"
Think about that question for a moment.
How many times have you smiled when you were hurting? How many times have you agreed with someone just because you were afraid of being judged? How many times have you hidden your talents because you thought you weren't good enough?
The truth is, many people spend their entire lives trying to become someone they were never meant to be. They wear masks to fit in, but in doing so, they slowly lose sight of who they truly are.
Today, I want to remind you of something simple, powerful, and life-changing:
Be yourself, and people will like you—not because you're perfect, but because you're real.
Ladies and gentlemen,
We are living in an extraordinary time. Artificial intelligence is transforming industries. Social media influences how we think, dress, speak, and even how we define success. Careers are changing faster than ever before. The world is moving at lightning speed.
Yet, amidst all this change, one thing remains priceless—your authenticity.
Artificial intelligence can generate words.
It can create art.
It can answer questions.
But it can never replace your unique experiences, your compassion, your dreams, your laughter, your mistakes, or your character.
Your greatest competitive advantage in this century is not becoming more like everyone else.
It is becoming more like yourself.
Think about the people you admire.
Do you remember them because they copied others?
No.
You remember them because they dared to be different.
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam did not try to imitate other scientists. He remained humble, curious, and deeply connected to ordinary people.
Steve Jobs didn't build Apple by following the crowd. He challenged conventional thinking.
Malala Yousafzai didn't become a global symbol by pretending to fit in. She courageously stood up for what she believed was right.
Their authenticity became their strength.
Now let me ask you another question.
Have you ever met someone who was completely genuine?
Someone who spoke honestly.
Someone who admitted mistakes.
Someone who laughed freely.
Someone who treated everyone with respect.
Didn't you naturally feel comfortable around them?
Why?
Because authenticity builds trust.
And trust builds relationships.
Many people believe they need to impress others to be liked.
But here's a surprising truth:
People are not looking for perfection.
They are looking for sincerity.
Imagine buying a beautiful gift box only to discover it is empty inside.
Now imagine receiving a simple package filled with something meaningful.
Which one would you treasure?
Character always outweighs appearance.
Sadly, social media often tells us a different story.
We compare our ordinary lives with someone else's carefully edited highlights.
We count likes.
We count followers.
We count views.
But happiness is not measured by notifications.
Your worth is not determined by strangers scrolling through a screen.
Remember this:
Popularity is temporary. Authenticity is timeless.
Today, many young people struggle with anxiety and self-doubt because they constantly compare themselves with others.
They ask,
"Why don't I look like them?"
"Why am I not as successful?"
"Why isn't my life perfect?"
But let me remind you—
The flower does not compete with the tree.
The river does not compete with the mountain.
The sun does not compete with the moon.
Each shines in its own time.
And so will you.
One of the greatest lessons in life is this:
You don't have to become someone else to become successful.
You simply have to become the best version of yourself.
There is an old story about an eagle that was raised among chickens.
It scratched the ground.
It flapped its wings only a little.
It believed it could never fly high because everyone around it stayed on the ground.
One day another eagle looked at it and said,
"You were born for the sky."
At first it didn't believe it.
But eventually it spread its wings.
And for the first time, it soared.
How many people today are living like that eagle?
Gifted.
Talented.
Creative.
But trapped by fear and comparison.
Don't let the opinions of others become the ceiling over your dreams.
Instead, let your values become the foundation beneath your feet.
Being yourself doesn't mean refusing to grow.
It means growing without pretending.
It means learning without losing your identity.
It means improving without abandoning your principles.
In today's changing workplace, companies increasingly value people who think independently, communicate honestly, solve problems creatively, and collaborate with empathy.
Technical skills may get you hired.
But authenticity earns trust.
And trust opens doors that talent alone cannot.
Even in addressing global challenges like climate change, mental health, and community building, the world needs authentic people.
People who care enough to act.
People who admit when they don't know something.
People who choose integrity over popularity.
Because real change begins with real people.
So how can you become more authentic?
Here are five simple steps.
First, stop comparing yourself with everyone else.
Comparison steals joy.
Growth creates confidence.
Second, know your values.
Ask yourself:
"What do I truly believe?"
"What kind of person do I want to become?"
Third, accept your imperfections.
Your mistakes are not your identity.
They are your teachers.
Fourth, surround yourself with people who encourage you to grow instead of pretending to fit in.
The right people won't ask you to wear a mask.
They will celebrate your true face.
Finally, take small actions every day that reflect who you really are.
Speak honestly.
Help someone.
Share your ideas.
Stand up for what is right.
Little actions build a powerful life.
My friends,
Imagine a world where nobody had to pretend.
Where students were confident in their uniqueness.
Where professionals valued integrity over image.
Where leaders admitted mistakes.
Where families accepted one another without conditions.
Wouldn't that be a kinder, stronger, and happier world?
That world begins with one person.
You.
Not tomorrow.
Not next year.
Today.
Because someone out there needs your smile.
Someone needs your kindness.
Someone needs your courage.
Someone needs the version of you that is real—not perfect.
So when you leave this room today, don't ask,
"How can I be more like everyone else?"
Instead ask,
"How can I become more fully myself?"
Because when you embrace who you are, you give others permission to do the same.
And that is how confidence spreads.
That is how trust grows.
That is how lives change.
So stand tall.
Speak honestly.
Dream boldly.
Walk confidently.
Be unapologetically yourself.
Because the world doesn't need another copy.
It needs the original that only you can be.
Thank you.
May you leave today with the courage to remove every mask, embrace your true self, and inspire others to do the same.
Be yourself. Believe in yourself. And watch the right people find their way into your life.
Face the Fight: There Is No Escape from Difficulties
"You're trying to escape from your difficulties, and there never is any escape from difficulties, never. They have to be faced and fought."
Have you ever wished you could simply press a button and make all your problems disappear?
Imagine waking up tomorrow to find that every challenge in your life—every fear, every failure, every disappointment—has magically vanished. Sounds wonderful, doesn't it? But let me ask you another question. If life had no struggles, would you ever discover how strong you truly are?
The truth is simple: the greatest victories are never born in comfort—they are born in courage.
My friends, we live in an age where escape has become easier than ever. Feeling stressed? Scroll through social media. Feeling lonely? Binge-watch another series. Facing failure? Blame circumstances. Worried about the future? Distract yourself with endless entertainment.
But here's the reality.
Distraction is not healing. Avoidance is not victory. Running away is not freedom.
Every problem we avoid today grows stronger tomorrow.
Think about a small crack in the wall of your house. Ignore it, and one day it becomes a dangerous structural problem. Ignore a minor health issue, and it may become a serious illness. Ignore misunderstandings in relationships, and they slowly become broken friendships.
Life teaches one lesson again and again:
The difficulties we refuse to face become the chains that hold us back.
History is filled with ordinary people who chose courage over comfort.
When Nelson Mandela spent 27 years in prison, he could have surrendered to bitterness. Instead, he prepared himself to unite a divided nation.
When J.K. Rowling was rejected by multiple publishers, she could have given up on her dream. Instead, she kept believing in her story, and eventually millions of readers found hope in her words.
When Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam experienced failures in India's early space missions, he did not run away from criticism. He learned, improved, and inspired an entire nation to dream bigger.
These people did not succeed because life was easy.
They succeeded because they refused to escape from difficulty.
Now let's bring this closer to home.
Today, artificial intelligence is transforming industries faster than ever before. Many people fear losing their jobs. Technology is changing careers. Climate change challenges our communities. Economic uncertainty creates anxiety. Mental health struggles affect millions of people around the world.
These are real challenges.
But every generation has faced its own mountain.
Previous generations faced world wars, economic depressions, and devastating diseases. Our generation faces rapid technological change, information overload, and constant comparison through social media.
The question is not whether challenges exist.
The question is: How will you respond?
Will you hide?
Or will you grow?
Artificial intelligence can replace repetitive tasks, but it cannot replace courage.
Algorithms can process information, but they cannot replace integrity.
Machines can analyze data, but they cannot replace resilience.
The future will belong to people who are willing to learn, adapt, and face change with confidence instead of fear.
Think about a butterfly.
Before it can fly, it must struggle to break free from its cocoon. If someone cuts the cocoon open to "help" the butterfly, it actually weakens it. The struggle strengthens its wings.
Nature itself teaches us this lesson.
Growth requires resistance.
Diamonds are formed under pressure.
Steel is forged in fire.
Great leaders are shaped through adversity.
And strong character is built by facing life's storms.
Let me ask you something.
What difficulty are you trying to escape today?
Is it an examination you are afraid of?
A business that seems impossible to build?
A relationship that needs an honest conversation?
A dream that feels too big?
Or perhaps your greatest battle is happening silently inside your own mind.
Whatever it is, remember this:
Every meaningful journey begins with one brave decision—to stop running.
Many people wait for confidence before taking action.
But confidence rarely comes first.
Action creates confidence.
A child does not learn to ride a bicycle by reading books. They wobble, they fall, they get up, and eventually they ride.
Success works exactly the same way.
Failure is not your enemy.
Quitting is.
Here are three practical lessons you can begin using today.
First, face one problem at a time.
Don't try to solve your entire future today. Solve today's challenge. One conversation. One assignment. One application. One workout. One step.
Small victories create unstoppable momentum.
Second, change your question.
Instead of asking, "Why is this happening to me?"
Ask, "What is this teaching me?"
That single change transforms problems into opportunities for growth.
Third, build the habit of resilience.
Every day, do one thing that makes you slightly uncomfortable.
Speak up in class.
Apply for that opportunity.
Learn a new skill.
Read one chapter.
Exercise for twenty minutes.
These small acts train your mind to become stronger than your fears.
Remember this:
Courage is not the absence of fear.
Courage is moving forward despite fear.
And here's something extraordinary.
Every difficulty you overcome becomes a story that gives someone else hope.
Your struggle today may become someone else's inspiration tomorrow.
Your perseverance may encourage a friend who is ready to give up.
Your resilience may change your family for generations.
Never underestimate the ripple effect of one courageous decision.
As we move into a future shaped by artificial intelligence, innovation, and constant change, one quality will always remain valuable.
Not perfect grades.
Not perfect circumstances.
Not perfect timing.
But an unshakable willingness to face life's challenges head-on.
So today, I challenge each one of you.
Stop waiting for life to become easier.
Become stronger.
Stop looking for the perfect moment.
Create it.
Stop running from your difficulties.
Turn around.
Face them.
Fight them.
Because every obstacle carries within it the seed of your next breakthrough.
And one day, when you look back on your life, you won't be proud of the days when everything was easy.
You'll be proud of the moments when life tested you—and you refused to give up.
So stand tall.
Take that first step.
Make that difficult phone call.
Start that project.
Open that book.
Apply for that opportunity.
Apologize.
Forgive.
Learn.
Grow.
Fight.
Because there has never been an escape from difficulties.
But there has always been a path through them.
And that path begins today.
Thank you—and may your courage always be greater than your fear.
I Don't Know Why, but the Meals We Have on Picnics Always Taste So Much Nicer Than the Ones We Have Indoors
Have you ever noticed something strange?
The same sandwiches... the same rice... the same fruit... the same bottle of water...
Yet when you eat them on a picnic, sitting under a tree, beside a lake, on a hilltop, or even in a simple park, they somehow taste better than they ever do at your dining table.
Why?
Is the food different?
No.
Is the recipe different?
No.
Then what changes?
We do.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Today, I want to talk about a lesson that goes far beyond food. I believe the reason picnic meals taste so much better is because they remind us of something we are slowly forgetting in today's fast-moving world—that life is not only about what we consume, but about the environment, the people, and the moments we experience while consuming it.
Think about it.
When was the last time you truly enjoyed a meal without checking your phone?
Without scrolling through social media?
Without answering emails?
Without worrying about tomorrow?
For many of us, we cannot even remember.
We live in an age where artificial intelligence is changing industries, technology is transforming careers, and information travels across the globe in seconds. We have smarter devices than ever before, yet many people feel lonelier than ever before.
We are connected digitally...
...but disconnected emotionally.
We spend hours building online networks while forgetting to strengthen the relationships sitting right beside us.
Perhaps that is why picnic meals feel magical.
They force us to pause.
To breathe.
To laugh.
To notice the sound of birds instead of notifications.
To hear children's laughter instead of endless news updates.
To look into someone's eyes instead of a glowing screen.
And suddenly...
Even ordinary food feels extraordinary.
Because happiness has never been an ingredient you buy in a supermarket.
It is an experience you create.
There is a beautiful story about a successful businessman who spent years chasing promotions, bigger houses, and luxury cars.
One weekend, his young daughter begged him to go on a picnic.
Reluctantly, he agreed.
They packed simple homemade sandwiches and drove to a nearby park.
As they sat on a blanket under a large tree, his daughter smiled and said, "Daddy, these are the best sandwiches you've ever made."
He laughed.
"They're exactly the same ones we eat every Monday."
His daughter replied,
"No, Daddy... today you're eating them with me."
What made the meal delicious wasn't the bread.
It was his presence.
Friends,
That story carries a powerful truth.
Sometimes, what we hunger for isn't better food.
It's better moments.
Research consistently reminds us that spending time in nature can reduce stress, improve mental well-being, and increase creativity. A simple walk in a park can calm an anxious mind. Fresh air can refresh tired thoughts. Green spaces help us reconnect—not just with nature, but with ourselves.
And isn't that exactly what our modern world desperately needs?
Look around.
Students are under pressure to perform.
Professionals face uncertainty as industries evolve.
Families struggle to spend quality time together.
Mental health challenges continue to grow.
Artificial intelligence can answer questions in seconds, but it cannot replace genuine human connection.
Technology can recommend restaurants.
But it cannot replace the joy of sharing a homemade meal with someone you love.
Social media can show thousands of smiling faces.
But it cannot guarantee a single meaningful conversation.
Climate change also reminds us of another important lesson.
Every picnic reminds us how precious nature truly is.
The trees giving us shade...
The rivers providing peace...
The birds filling the silence with music...
These are not luxuries.
They are gifts.
If we fail to protect our environment today, future generations may only experience nature through virtual reality headsets instead of real forests.
Imagine that.
Children learning what fresh grass feels like from a digital simulation.
Wouldn't that be heartbreaking?
Every picnic should remind us that protecting nature isn't someone else's responsibility.
It is ours.
Now let me ask you another question.
Have you ever noticed that on picnics people laugh more easily?
Strangers become friends.
Families tell stories.
Children invent games without expensive toys.
Why?
Because happiness grows wherever attention goes.
When we stop rushing...
Life starts speaking.
Some of the greatest ideas in history were born outside office walls.
Scientists found inspiration while walking.
Writers discovered stories in parks.
Inventors solved problems during long walks in nature.
Even today, many successful entrepreneurs schedule "walking meetings" because fresh environments encourage fresh thinking.
Maybe your next breakthrough isn't waiting inside another meeting room.
Maybe it's waiting beneath a tree.
Maybe your next great business idea...
Your next creative project...
Your next solution to a difficult problem...
Will come while watching clouds instead of computer screens.
Isn't that fascinating?
So what practical lessons can we take home today?
First, change your environment occasionally.
A fresh place often creates fresh thinking.
Second, be fully present.
Don't just attend moments.
Experience them.
Third, protect your relationships.
The people sharing your meal matter more than the meal itself.
Fourth, care for nature.
Leave every park, beach, and forest cleaner than you found it.
Small actions create lasting impact.
Finally, make time for joy before life forces you to make time for recovery.
Don't wait until burnout tells you to rest.
Choose balance today.
Remember this.
Success is wonderful.
Achievement is important.
Innovation is exciting.
Artificial intelligence will continue evolving.
Technology will keep advancing.
The world will keep changing.
But one thing should never change—
Our ability to enjoy simple moments with the people who matter most.
Because at the end of life, no one says,
"I wish I had answered one more email."
People say,
"I wish I had spent more time with my family."
"I wish I had laughed more."
"I wish I had appreciated the little moments."
Those little moments are often waiting for us on a picnic blanket.
So, the next time you wonder why picnic meals taste better than indoor meals, remember this:
It isn't the food that changes.
It's the heart that becomes lighter.
It's the mind that becomes calmer.
It's the soul that finally has room to breathe.
My challenge to every one of you is simple.
This week, step outside.
Invite your family.
Call a friend.
Take your children.
Visit a park.
Sit under a tree.
Leave your phone in your bag for a while.
Share a simple meal.
Listen more than you speak.
Laugh without a reason.
Create memories instead of merely collecting photographs.
Because one ordinary picnic may nourish far more than your body.
It may nourish your relationships.
It may nourish your creativity.
It may nourish your mental health.
And perhaps...
It may remind you what it truly means to be alive.
Thank you, and remember:
The richest meals are not always served on the finest tables—they are shared in the simplest places, with grateful hearts, under the open sky.
Take that first step today, and let life surprise you with how much sweeter it can become.
A Teacher's Tools.
Wonderful Thoughts.
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. - Mark Twain
Through the years, I have combined meditation, action, and the Iron into a single strength. I believe that when the body is strong, the mind thinks strong thoughts. Time spent away from the Iron makes my mind degenerate. I wallow in a thick depression. My body shuts down my mind. The Iron is the best antidepressant I have ever found. There is no better way to fight weakness than with strength. Once the mind and body have been awakened to their true potential, it's impossible to turn back. The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you're a god or a total bastard. The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds. - Bill Moore
Go with your heart. Our brains only screw things up. - Chris Fedak
Your future depends on many things, but mostly on you - Frank Tyger
Be nice to those whom you meet on the way up. They're the same folks you'll meet on the way down. - Walter Winchell
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. - Albert E
The Secret to Smarter Kids
As parents we want happy and healthy children, many would like them to also be smart. For today’s parents this desire is often made easier with the help of educational toys, technology, and a better understanding of brain processes through science.
Despite the publicity over mass media, there is no convincing scientific evidence that sophisticated toys are useful for more advanced development of children’s intelligence, compared to simple or similar toys.
So what is the secret to a smart child?
Above all it’s about true love and affection. It’s understanding that a child’s brain is something under construction, a sponge ready to absorb all the knowledge one can handle.
This article will discuss behaviors related to increased IQ score in children:
1. Music Lessons– Taking music lessons, or learning to play a musical instrument is crucial for improved brain function, not only in children but also in adults. IQ scores increased to a small but consistent degree. Music stimulates all brain regions, affecting creation of synapses, thus the learning process. It is likely that singing and dancing are beneficial as well, since they require complex cognitive abilities like coordination, memory, motor skills, and emotional processes.
2. Exercise– This is beneficial in every possible way. Increased blood flow, improved cognitive ability, and a healthy cardiovascular system are the primary benefits of exercise. For kids exercise is as easy as letting them play. Don’t let them spend all day watching TV or playing video games.
3. Napping and appropriate sleep– Napping helps reorganize the learning process and memories, children that take regular naps are able to remember more words accurately than those who didn’t in verbal skills tests.
4. Willpower– It’s one key to individual success. Willpower comes from self-discipline, and discipline comes from habits, consciousness, and curiosity. Self-discipline is a good predictor of intelligence and satisfactory outcomes, even more than IQ. Consciousness plays a large role in self-discipline, always try to be a mirror, a source of consciousness for your child.
5. Learn by doing not watching– Babies are not smarter from watching videos. The same logic applies to adults, most of the time a video will not make us smarter. Any active learning is ideal, while passive learning derived from videos and television may be harmful.
6. Diet– A diet high in fiber, protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats containing low sugar is ideal for better brain performance at any age. Caffeine and sugar can be brain boosters, but sugar since in large doses can be toxic to brain cells, and caffeine can adversely affect bone development in children.
7. Happiness– Happy kids are the most important facet of good parenting. Physical and emotional development, performance, satisfaction and stability are only a few scores improved by happiness. Careful and loving affection and attention are some of the most tangible ways to make a child happy. Making a child happy can be the easiest thing in the world, children are magical in their simplicity.
8. Peer group– Pay attention to your child’s peer group, with whom they hang out, and what they like. Your neighborhood, home life, social life, and religious activity, extended family, and chosen school will all have a significant effect on your child and how they see the world.
MOMENTS
LEARNING FROM LIFE’S TEACHING
How many times do we encounter challenging situations in our work or personal life and complain our way through them, because we perceive them as hard, painful or difficult? Pretty often, right? All you have to do is overhear a few conversations in a coffee shop, or scroll down your social media feed, to see how readily we complain about our latest troubles.
Sometimes, chance and randomness do come to bear on our lives in a way that is truly negative and harmful. But more often than not, “bad” things actually provide good opportunities to learn something about ourselves, improve or expand our skillset, or become more versatile and resilient.
When plants wither it’s all too easy to look at them and think that they look ugly, dried out and dead. But if they’re a perennial, sure enough, next spring they’re going to be beautiful, full of color and covered in flowers again. So many times we look at something in our life from a similarly short-sighted viewpoint.
In our impatience, we don’t recognize that, yes, something has happened in our life that has caused a certain plant to wither. But once the seasons change, it’s going to flourish once more. Or perhaps new seeds will have been sown without us knowing it, and a new and beautiful shrub will bloom in another part of the garden.
I’ve seen such things happen in the life of my oldest daughter recently. She loved her job as a county attorney, but didn’t get reelected. This surprising event knocked her down for a while, because she had so much invested in what she was doing.
At first she told me that, in this time of bitter disappointment, she felt like a failure as she moved back home. I told her that we only fail if we don’t try our best. She had given it everything, so it wasn’t failure at all.
Now she has turned her talents in another direction, steadied herself, and used the tenacity she developed as a county attorney to start her own legal practice. This would never have happened if she hadn’t been forced out of her comfort zone, or had allowed a setback to crush her spirit.
Miracles often only happen in hindsight. Sometime this week I encourage you to spend a few minutes thinking back over what’s happened in your career and life over the past five or 10 years. Yes, there will be some painful things and maybe some unpleasant memories. But if you look for patterns and connections between events I bet you’re also going to see how circumstances came together to help you grow, learn a valuable lesson, or improve a skill.
Be thankful for this and for the challenges that led to these developments. And when the next situation that you immediately perceive as a problem comes along— and it will— try to reframe it as an opportunity, recognizing that it’s too early to see the opportunity that it likely presents. This will allow you to be more positive in the now, more hopeful for the future, and more open to the “teaching moments” that life gives us, if only we’re willing to learn from them.
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Proud to be Indian
Be proud of your Country.
August 15, 1947 will always be remembered as a momentous day in the history of India. On this day, India gained independence from the British after being ruled by them for nearly 200 years. August 15 has been celebrated as Independence Day in the country since then. On this day, the Prime Minister hoists the Indian flag on the Red Fort in Delhi. Twenty-one gunshots are fired in honour of the solemn occasion. The President of India delivers the "Address to the Nation". In addition, several events are held where kids and their parents dress up as freedom fighters and deliver speeches. If you or your kid is planning to do so, here are a few interesting tips.
1. Do know the history
Though many of us might find it boring, it is important to know the history of our country's independence. It is not something that just 'happened' in seconds. Many people sacrificed their lives on the road to independence. Before you or your child give an Independence Day speech, you must be aware of the challenges, sacrifices, struggles, that our freedom fighters endured.
2. Facts always help
A sign of a good speaker is that they amuse and engage the audience while also informing them. This can be made possible by giving out interesting facts. Be well versed about fundamental concepts of our national anthem, what the colours of the flag signify, and also be aware of our freedom fighters.
3. Simplicity is the key
Your speech must not be jargon at all. It must be simple and precise to reach out to maximum people. Complicated knowledge and information make the speech uninteresting to listeners. Thus, make sure it is not overly long or repeated.
4. Design a framework
Your speech must have structure, else it will be incomplete. It must have an introduction, body, and conclusion. The introduction must be short, followed by greeting the guests and spectators. After that comes the major part of the speech that should focus on the freedom struggle, the significance of Independence Day, and our country's progress post-independence. The speech should end on a positive note and slogans like "Jai Hind".
5. Use famous sayings and quotes
You can use famous sayings and quotes to begin and conclude the speech. Many freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Chandrashekhar Azad, Subhash Chandra Bose, Jawaharlal Nehru, etc. have penned down several writings that can prove helpful to you. Always make sure that the quotes are apt to the context of the speech.
Rain is not only drops of water, Its the love of the sky for the earth. they never meet each other but sends love this way.
As flowers open with fresh scents in the mornings, so does the hands of God with new blessings.
Never be too PROUDY, never be too BOSSY, always remember you live in a planet that has GRAVITY. What goes up will definitely come down.
Dont make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to level yourself up.
The value of surrounding yourself with positive people is not what you get from them, but how good a person you have become because of them.
We were all humans until:
Race diconnnected us, Religion separated us, Politics divided us, and Wealth classified us.
Amid the busy schedules, deadlines, emergencies and worries, our minds and bodies are trying to tell us something. Let’s pay attention to our mental and physical health. This Yoga Day let’s turn towards a life that is healthier, happier, fulfilling and more productive!
The life that you are living now, is also a dream of millions. So always be satisfied with your file. Be happy in every moment of life.
The first ever cordless phone was created by God. He named it "Prayer". It never looses its signal and you never have to recharge it. Use it everywhere.
Smile adds value to our face. Love adds value to our heart. Respect adds value to our behaviour and Friends and Family adds value to our life.
As the day ends put your worries to rest. Tomorrow is another day, filled with hope, potential and promise.
Life cannot be changed in a minute but decision taken in a minute changes everything in life. Always stay calm before you decide.
Do everything with a good heart and expect nothing in return and you will never be disappointed.
God is like Oxygen, you vant see him but you cant live without him.
The affection you get from others is a gift of your own Character.
Accept your Past without Regret. Handle your present with confidence and Face your Future without fear.
Immature people always want to win an argument even at the cost of a relationship. Mature people understand that it is always better to lose an argument and win a relationship.
Use your smile to change the world, don't let the world change your smile.
It is not important in life who is AHEAD of us Or who is BEHIND
What truly matters in life is who is WITH US
Humble people are always learning because they are open to correction.
You are strong when. You know your weaknesses. You are beautiful when you appreciate your flaws. You are wise when. You learn from your mistakes.
Time decides whom you meet in life, your heart decides whom you want in your life and Your behaviour decides who stays in your life.
Group One
1. Punctual - Teachers should be punctual first. Be timely in every activity. Assembly / Function — be ready.
2. Obedience - Teachers obeying the Principal, sharing the duties in class given by the teachers. Stories / Clipping /
Moral stories (Positive or negative)
Group Two
1. Attentive - By telling them interesting stories related to topics.
To ask questions related to the topics explained.
To explain the important terms or characters related to the topics.
To inculcate listening rather than talking.
2. Honesty - We should always praise a child when he is honest.
We should not threaten a child if he is wrong but he is honest.
Group Three
1. Interest - Enliven your subject and if one can inform the students how the matter being taught influences
them in a manner direct or indirect will generate interest. ( This is one way and there are numerous
others. Join the dots for the students. )
2. Discipline - before the class commence the students need to ensure that the class is presentable and teacher
friendly. Eg. The teacher's table needs to be clean with the chalk and duster in place. The teacher
needn’t nit-pick and optimize the time he has at his disposal.
Group Four
1. Confidence - Encouraging the students to express themselves. Telling the students to participate in different
activates and not to be criticized for their failure.
2. Studious - Detect the child’s interest and give him a task on the particular subject and also help him out to
complete it. Eg. A child may like drawing, so he should be encouraged in that field.
Sick
Relation and medicine plays
The same role in our life
Both care for us in pain
But
Medicines have expiry date
Whereas
Relationship never expires
Empathy
Empathy is the ability to understand the feelings of another person from their perspective. It is like putting yourself in the other person’s shoes. A student’s frustrations, anger, helplessness, indifference, fear and all other such emotions will become more apparent when you empathise with them. It is this skill, which makes students feel that you are able to identify with their problems without feeling sorry for them.
The skills associated with empathy are:
Verbal and Non-verbal Communication of Attentiveness
Communication of empathy would begin with being with the person totally, both physically and mentally. Attentiveness needs to be communicated both verbally and non-verbally so that the student is sure you are with the student.Words such as ‘go on’, ‘uhn-ahn’, ‘hmm’, along with head nods indicate verbal attentiveness. Verbal attentiveness puts the teacher in a position to listen carefully and also enhances the feeling of being understood.
Non-verbal attentiveness is communicated through facial expressions, hand gestures, body postures along with tone of voice. These are useful means of communicating any message.
Keeping Pace with the Student’s Mode of Experience
Another way of communicating empathy is to match or keep pace with the student’s way of interpreting or expressing an experience. Trying to keep pace with the student’s experiences through their words, voice tone, eye movements, etc. and responding in the same vein helps to communicate empathy.
Paying attention to the language and type of words frequently used by a student can be helpful in understanding what sensory modality is being used. For example, if one is frequently using expressions such as ‘I see what you mean’, ‘it shows’ or ‘it is clearly visible’, it indicates that the person is using visual modality in the expressions.
Salt vs Rice
Very beautifully written, so had to share!
If you were to cook 3 cups of rice, would you add 3 cups of salt to it? Certainly not!
So, in every preparation of Rice, the grains of Rice always outnumber the Salt,
yet a little Salt makes a huge difference / impact in the overall outcome.
In the room in which you currently are, look up at the ceiling...
What is the size of the bulb compared to the size of the room? It is probably a ratio of 1:5000. Yet, darkness flees the entire space once the small bulb is flipped on.
If I am the Salt of the earth, and the light of the world, then "little me" have the ability to make big things happen..
Sometimes, because we feel outnumbered or overwhelmed at the sheer magnitude of evil or wrong-doers, we then choose powerlessness, and decide to go with the flow, not standing up for what we believe is right.
LITTLE doesn't mean insignificant.
You are significant. Your presence should make a BIG difference. Stop waiting to be on the side of the majority. They may be the majority, but they are the trivial majority, and you are the impactful minority.
They are the RICE of the world, and you are the SALT of the world..
They are the ROOM and you are the LIGHT.
Make your influence felt!
Remember:
You are the world's seasoning, to make it beautiful...
So if we can just do the right seasoning to make even one life beautiful our life is worth living.
Onwards and Upwards! Be the SALT in someone's life today . . .
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I think teaching is the only job you have to work before you get to work, so you have to work to do at work. Then because I had no time at work to do work, I had to work after work to catch up on the work I didn’t do while at work.
Anyone making any decisions about schools should be required by law to work in a school for at least a week each year...
While being paid the same as an educator.
My Saturday was going pretty well until I realised it was Sunday.
10 Lessons I Want to Instill in My Kids...
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If you’re thankful, show it.
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If you love someone, tell them.
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If you’re wrong, fess up.
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If you’ve confused, ask questions.
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If you learn something, teach others.
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If you’re stuck, ask for help.
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If you make a mistake, apologize.
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If you trip, get back up.
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If someone needs help, help them.
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If you see wrong, take a stance.
How to write good.
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Avoid alliteration. Always.
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Prepositions are not words to end sentences with.
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Avoid cliches like the plague. They’re old hat.
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Comparisons are as bad as cliches.
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Be more or less specific.
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Writers should never generalize.
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Seven: Be consistent!
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Don’t be redundant; don’t use more words than necessary; it’s highly superfluous.
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Who needs rhetorical questions?
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Exaggeration is a billion times worse than understatement.
Help others even when you know they can’t help you back.
Due to increased brain activity, people with higher intelligence tend to have a harder time falling asleep at night.
My mind is like an internet browser – 14 Tabs open, 2 are Frozen and i have no idea where the music is coming from.
If ever a parent asks how they can help their child succeed in school, please start with the BASIC:
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Proper sleep
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Proper nutrition
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Challenge them
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Limit technology use
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Every child should read a minimum of 30 min/day
Things I’m super good at
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Forgetting someone’s name 10 seconds after they tell me.
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Buying produce...and throwing it away two weeks later.
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Digging through the trash for the food box I just tossed, because i already forgot the directions.
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Making plans. And then immediately regretting making plans.
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Leaving laundry in the dryer until wrinkles. Then turning on the dryer to dewrinkle. Then forgetting it again.
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Calculate how much sleep I’ll get if I can just “fall asleep right now.”
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If speaking kindly to plants help them GROW imagine what speaking kindly to HUMANS can do.
There are bus driver shortages.
There are support staff shortages.
There are teacher shortages.
Stop telling educators to just quit if they are stressed – They are quitting. Kids are being affected.
We need to support educators and not shame them.
10 ways to build relationships with kids.
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Talk to them about non-school-related subjects.
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Let them teach you about their interests.
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Remember things about their lives.
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Share about your own life.
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Engage in activities with them.
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Tell hilarious (and even embarrassing_ stories.
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Share inspirational stories from your life.
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Do crazy things.
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Use their interests in your lessons and activities.
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Apologize when you mess up.
Don’t ruin a good today by thinking about a bad yesterday. Let it go.
What gives people POWER
Money = 20 out of 100
Status = 30 out of 100
Mitochondria = 100 out of 100
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