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-A token of
thoughtful moment
How
small acts of thoughtfulness can change our lives! Nature gives a grand feast
to our hungry eyes immediately after the winter season and just before the summer
season. Common spring flowers are lilacs,
daffodils, irises, tulips, lilies, and dandelions which can be found around the
world. Spring certainly is the result of
warmth. Spring Season significantly increases the motivation to do the
workout. Furthermore, cold weather is a period of less physical activity. So,
when spring comes, people get excited about physical activity. Really I like to
enjoy the beautiful warmth of the
Sun after such a
goosey winter. Spring season always boost up my energy. Like my other friends, exuberantly
I look forward to the Holi which makes
our life so colourful.
Generally, I do study after I come back
from school but today I don’t like to perform any work. No spirit to do any new
venture. I withdraw myself in my room. I lean back with the support of my
lovely pillow, try to feel the comfort on my soft bed. Today was the last day
of our academic session, we were apprehensive about the change which might
occur in Grade-X. Right now I have reminiscence about the incident that
suddenly evolved on the way while performing my duty as a member of the student
council.
Truly speaking, hardly had I realized I
could react in this manner. Apparently, I am facing difficulties to maintain a balance between the responsibilities as well as good rapport with friends.
It is a crucial moment for me to understand every phenomenon and react
appropriately without creating any nuisance. Sudden checking of my friends’
bags gave rise to a new problem for me which was beyond my understanding. As per the instruction and guidance of
our teacher, we examined the bags of our friends. At this, unexpectedly I was
accused by my friends when two mobiles were discovered from their bags.
Monika indignantly cast a look on me
and said, “It’s due to you, all these things happened, you could have informed us.
But you always want to create a good image in front of the teacher”, breathlessly
she spoke failing to suppress her anger.
My defensive attitude went in vain. I gave
the last trial to make them understand, “How can I be indifferent to my duty for
which I was appointed?”
Reshma snapped me saying, “Now you
choose, which is important in your life, duty or friends?”
Eventually, I couldn’t stand for myself
before the entire class; neither could I avoid the looks of their aversion.
I walked out of the class, I was
perplexed, “Who can solve my problem….Who can understand my predicament? I don’t
want to lose my friends at all. I can’t neglect my duty as well as my friend. How
can I make them understand that they are equally important to me?” These unstoppable
thoughts are abruptly emerging in my mental plate.
Fortunately, I met my class teacher in
the corridor who always listens to us very intently. Something from inside stopped
me from speaking eloquently when I stood facing her. I failed to hide my tears from
my class teacher. Her soft voice touched my heart, “ Ayushi, you should not
feel sad at their accusation, they are not your true friends.”
I said to myself “How can I make out who
are my genuine companions?”
She continued, “True friends always
appreciate you for following the right path. Duty cannot be superseded by our
evil motives. We need to be loyal towards our school.”
“I don’t want to hold my post further,
please remove me from my responsibilities,” my voice quivered while speaking to
her in a low voice.
My class teacher looked at me
surprisingly because it is evident that she never expects this kind of
behaviour from me.
Subsequently, she was very firm while
speaking to me “Ayushi, responsibilities are always for the capable person, so
don’t underestimate your worth. Don’t deviate from your principles at all cost.
Be practical. It is the appropriate moment for you to retrieve what is right
and what is wrong.”
After saying this she led me towards
the class. Monika and Reshma were sharing their glances, perhaps they could
perceive what might be happened. The teacher stood in the centre of the
classroom whereas I was near the door looking at her helplessly. She started
speaking to all ignoring the looks of Monika and Reshma, “ If a person is loyal
to her/his duties, she/he will be always truthful towards her/his friends as
well. So try to identify who is your true friend.”
Later they apologized for their misbehaviour
and showing an impatient approach to her. Even she felt free from any sort of disbelief
towards her friends. She understood that there would be ups and downs in the relations;
we should form the attitude ‘let it go’. She celebrated the Holi Festival with
her friends wholeheartedly.
Harmony @ Billabong High International School, Thane
- Abira Chakraborty, Pooja Khona, Bhumika Ailsinghani, Rajshri Rane, Soniya Kuril, Poonam Choudhary, Kavita Shetty
It is an interesting and true story . After reading this I could recall what had happened during that day. At last everyone were filled with joy as it was our last day . Thank you for writing such a lovely story .
ReplyDeleteTrue and inspiring story,I could recollect all that happened that day
ReplyDeleteHighly motivated story with a moral message. Looking forward for more stories.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful story, really inspirational. A great congratulations to the author for a successful story.Looking forward to more.....
ReplyDeleteA lovely narrative ! Honest and soul stirring. Loved reading it. Could empathize with the protagonist. How often we face such similar situations,where we need to make a choice conscientiously.It's always, better sense prevails.
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