Joy Of Learning Diaries

Many of my friends say that hard work is the key to success, but I believe that hard work without happiness, peace of mind, love, and knowledge doesn't bring you success.   Happiness is the state of mind when we feel relief and are free from all the worries, and at that moment we feel satisfied. Human activities are never-ending, and they have no end point. Under this human desire is something that is unlimited and endless. The more you have, the more you want. Some people don't achieve what they want. How sad it is that in this short life we won't get what we want so desperately. Life becomes a burden if we do things we don't like; therefore, it is very important to find where our heart lies. Many people on this earth want to achieve everything, but we must understand that we can never achieve everything; we can only achieve the things where our hearts lie. We will be able to achieve only those things that have a connection with your life and that you love. Therefor

Like precious metals, gold and silver have a purpose, which is to satisfy people's desire for luxury. Our lives too have a purpose, but it is hidden. We can find it only if we have a hobby. Having a hobby means that we are one step ahead of finding our purpose in life. And if we are very much into our hobby, then that is the time when we change our hobby into a passion. Passion acts as a medium to sustain life; without it, our lives are futile. Pasang Sherpa Pestalozzi Children's Village Society Image Courtesy-  @syifatemplate

"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experiences." Ralph Waldo Emerson One should have a purpose in life. Purpose makes our lives better and more reasonable. It helps us to focus on our goals. A boy loved to climb trees. He often used to climb trees. He climbed trees for fun and also cut grass for his cattle. Whenever he climbed trees just for fun, something happened to him. When he climbed trees to cut grass for his cattle, nothing happened to him. He could not understand what was happening to him. Gradually, he came to know that when he climbed trees purposelessly and just for fun, he got harmed. He could not be satisfied with his work. But when he climbed trees to cut grass for his cattle, i.e., with some purpose, he was able to fulfil his work. Nothing happened to him. He did his work with ease.   From this story, we can conclude that life without a purpose is meaningless. We

We all have a purpose. Our purpose gives us a reason to wake up each day. Without a purpose, our lives feel meaningless. Our lives become equivalent to wandering on a crooked path with no destination. In a world where money, power, and status are chased, we often forget what truly matters: a meaningful life. These pursuits don’t fulfill our existential emptiness; after all, there is always a question of why we ‘need’ power or status. To boast about it? Is that our purpose? Of course not! Our purpose plays a role here too; just chasing after material wealth won't solve the lack of meaning. Without awareness of the motive, our lives would be stuck in an endless cycle, waking up without a goal and then working a regular job to support a meaningless life financially. To find a reason to work, to live, and to keep going, we must find our purpose, but how? Imagine you are held at gunpoint. While you’re begging to be set free to live, the criminal says, “Give me just one reason why I shou

Have we asked ourselves, Why do we want to live? What is our purpose for living? How do  we find this purpose if we haven't already? This simple introspection can do wonders for us.  It can help us find our passion, which can give us happiness. "Why do you like art so much?" I randomly asked Myla, a classmate I wanted to befriend . She loves to draw and is nicknamed "6D's Artist". "Well, one day, I just sat and  drew something, and I had fun, so I continued drawing until art became my passion. She  replied. The answer made me think. Could we find our motivation to live?  This way. Soon, the bell rang, and we went back home. I sat on the bed and kept on thinking. Soon, I saw a little bird whose wings had been injured. It was wailing loudly for help. I quickly  fed it some rice and gave it water. I also bandaged the bleeding area and allowed it to heal  on the balcony. Day after day, the wounds healed slowly but surely. Eventually, all the  injuries were

The very thing that decided the law and order of our country was brought into effect on January 26, 1950. The Constitution Of India, comprising 470 articles, grouped into 25 parts, with 12 schedules and  5 appendices. It has been amended 25 times! For us, it is a day full of hope that our next generation will be able to make this country improve and be better. For me, as a student, this day inspires me to make my country proud. Whether it is as a doctor, teacher, engineer, social worker, donator, prime minister or even the president. In every way I want to make my country a better and joyful place. I believe that many people aim very high but if we look around us, the ground is not clear. The actual grim reality lies around us which more of us don’t look at. And even without being associated with the government we can do our bit to make the change. My grandparents live in a colony and while I had gone to visit them I saw the children of the construction workers play nearby. So, I went

मैं खुश हूं क्योंकि मैं आभारी हूं. मैंने आभारी होना चुना। वह कृतज्ञता मुझे संतुष्ट होने की अनुमति देती है। - विल आर्नेट  कृतज्ञता का अर्थ है आभारी होना। हमारे जीवन में आभारी होने के लिए बहुत सी चीज़ें हैं।  वास्तव में, हमारे पास जो कुछ भी है उसमें हमें खुश रहना चाहिए! हम जो खाना खाते हैं वह बहुत बड़ा वरदान है। हर कोई हमारे जैसा स्वादिष्ट खाना पाने के लिए भाग्यशाली नहीं होता। हम सभी दिन में तीन बार भोजन करते हैं।  वे हमें बैठने, चलने, बोलने, मुस्कुराने और कार्यों को पूरा करने के लिए सहारा देते हैं और पोषण देते हैं।  जिस तरह से भोजन हमें परोसा जाता है, उसके लिए हम जो खाते हैं उससे प्यार करना और उसका सम्मान करना आवश्यक है। हम अक्सर खुद को अपनी प्लेटों में भोजन के बारे में बड़बड़ाते या आलोचना करते हुए पाते हैं। हम इसे इस तरह के बयानों से अनजाने में अस्वीकार कर देते हैं - "मैं इसे हर सुबह खाकर ऊब गया हूं, यह व्यंजन बहुत फीका है, काश मेरी मां इसे बेहतर बनातीं।" हम भी चिंता करते हैं या दोषी महसूस करते हैं - "मेरा वजन बढ़ सकता है। अगर मेरा शुगर लेवल बढ़ जाए तो क्या होगा? इसका स्

Some people say that we are the masters of our fate, and we can create our future however we want it to be. I'll believe that I am the master of my fate, but I can only contribute my efforts and good deeds to make my future better. I strongly believe that our destiny and fate are things that no one can evaluate or change. Sometimes I feel like God has control over our future and destiny; therefore, some people don't get success or achieve the things they want, and even those who love each other don't get to spend their lives together.  Now, shall I say that we are masters of our fate? If we were masters of our fate, why don't some people get things they want. "Your future is in your hands," my teacher said, and I thought, If my future is in my hands, then what will happen if I die suddenly? In this case, shall I say I am master of my fate? Our future is unknown; we people can only guess the future but never calculate it. Time is the medium that breaks the law.

" Successful people are not gifted; they just work hard, then succeed on purpose." —G.K. Nielson Strictness and hard work have helped me a lot. It has helped me to control my actions and emotions. It has helped me to exceed my potential, think outside the box, and explore my inner strength.   I came to Pestalozzi when I was 10 years old. I was an innocent little child. After six months of training in Pestalozzi, I and my friends were selected for different schools. I was selected for Ann Mary School.   My first day of school was very interesting. I was also a bit scared. I managed to speak with a few pupils and make them friends. Days passed, and my school life was going normally.   The biggest problem that I faced at this time was in my studies. I could not understand many things. I also received very low grades in sixth grade. My percentage was just in the 60s. I was not satisfied with my results.   I had to study classes 7 and 8 online. This time also, I faced many

When I consider the word fate, I think of luck and fortune. The above line talks about controlling our fate. A person born into a royal family becomes king even though he doesn't deserve it because of fate. He is not loved by the people of his kingdom. On the other hand, a person born as a common person who has all the qualities of becoming a king becomes a king by fighting and winning the throne, is loved by all, and is the real king. We can see in the above story that the person who was born into the royal family got the position by fate and was not a true king by virtue. On the other hand, the person who was not born into the royal family was a real king who was loved by all; this shows that fate is not as powerful as hard work and qualities. We can either be the first king or the second; it all depends on us. Whenever a person gets success by chance, the person never knows the meaning of hard work and cannot taste the real success in life. The other person knows that he and h

Beneath the scorching June sun rays the dark tar road was sweltered and made road seem to wobble from afar.  I was standing underneath a thicket by the road talking about the tests we gave, when I noticed a person walking almost aimlessly. Though it is not a usual seen as poverty still reigns here amidst those who were left behind by the "progressive world". An impulse nudged me to observe him. He was a middle-aged man but his state seems to age him, his hair ran down from the back of his head, his eyes seemed other worldly to me as it seemed to be looking for something but he was not observing anything. All of a sudden, he stopped and looked down. A look of curiosity and confusion bore on his face as he slightly tilted his head from side to side as if wondering what he is seeing.  After observing for a few moments, he stood and looked up. I followed his gaze but nothing was there. He bent slowly and picked the object up; it was then that i saw what it was. It was a ten-rup

My bedroom is the one place that gives me solace and helps me find my inner peace. Coming from any vacation or staycation in the most luxurious hotels but still feeling homesick and wanting to rush to your home and lie on your bed in your bedroom is another feeling. My quiet room with golden and pink hues calmed my restless mind full of a thousand memories and apprehensions about my academics, cocurriculars, and the things that scare me the most: my future. The soft pillow and mattress immediately put me into a deep slumber. The garden attached to my room where the blooming flowers and their lovely smell feel like welcoming me. Waiting for me to come back home. In a nutshell, my sweet bedroom is more fantastic and better than any paradise on Earth.  Saikiran Sahu, IX Illustrated by Decoholic

  "A father's goodness is higher than a mountain. A mother's goodness deeper than a sea." - Japanese Proverb Every child has an extraordinary bond with his/her parents. Even if they scold, punish, or even sometimes ignore you for teaching you a lesson, they do this for our betterment. I have loving parents, who I sometimes want to get away from, but I know they will always be in my heart and soul. When I was a baby or even when I was a toddler, what I could remember, they used to get me a lot of gifts and toys for me to play with. They used to coddle me a lot, and even now, as circumstances have changed as I have grown up and have a lot of burden for my studies, they have always given me what I want and shown support for every decision I made. I have many loving relationships, like with my mother and my grandparents, but the one I have an extraordinary place in my heart is of me and my father's relationship. My bond with my father is very unique. We are called a f

I am a composer and conductor in the Grand Symphony of Existence. Each decision is a note; every action is a melody. With unwavering purpose, I sculpt the contours of my destiny, crafting a masterpiece uniquely my own. The score may challenge, but I wield the baton, guiding my life's composition onward a crescendo of fulfilment and purpose. Sakshi Singh,  Class 9, Gyanshree school Image Courtesy- Lazuardi Medium

  Image Courtesy - Twitter Perspective changes something completely. We can be happy even in the worst times with a positive view of the situation. Every cloud has a silver lining; we just have to find that lining.  Suppose two men look out prison bars; one only sees the bars, and the other looks beyond it and sees the immense beauty of nature. It is our choice to choose what we want to see. It is our choice to be happy, and it is our choice to look at the good sides of a situation.  In every situation, there is a choice. Either look at the positive and optimistic sides or find faults and be sad. We just have to see that choice. When something happens that is not to our satisfaction, we get negative feelings about it, but we don't realise that there is always a choice to be happy about it. To rejoice in the smallest of things.  Two men looked out prison bars; one saw mud, and one saw stars.  It is our choice to look at the positive things in life. After all, peoples' perspectiv

Image Courtesy - Petsy It is vital to compete not with someone else but with ourselves. We can continually improve ourselves by doing better than before. In every situation, we can improve. Competing with ourselves is one of the keys to success. It helps us to set up a better goal each time. Slowly, as we improve, we can reach the sky.  Suppose during exams, if I got 93% last time, I'd set my goal to be 95% this time. Setting small goals helps me achieve big ones with time.  Therefore, competing with oneself and being the better version of ourselves is great. How others see you is unimportant; how you see yourself matters.  These are a few lines I would like to quote: "If you continuously compete with others, you become BITTER, but if you compete with yourself, you become BETTER. " Rishona Chopra Grade VII Gyanshree School

  Photo by - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9owSlBRf0-w  for representation only The ocean has many tales to tell, From a seashell to a fish’s farewell. All the stories have a uniqueness, Each is enriching and fresh! So why not take a break from our day, And hear the ocean say. The whales go jumping upside down, The school moves together in their town. A salmon’s funeral takes place, They all grieve and cry, calling humans a disgrace! On the other way,       The penguins find their prey. The seagulls run after the small fish, Eager to make them their dish. Haddocks swim as far from the Shark’s home, Wishing they were in Rome! The underwater world is indeed as adventurous, As the world above is tedious. These stories are what make it so pretty, And yet so witty! Rishona Chopra Grade VII B Gyanshree School

Oneself is not judged by how one looks, but the soul with that shines bright. The skin how may ever it look, at the end matters how ferocious or delicate it is, Not the most fanciful but the empirical that stands out Oneself is not judged by how, One appeals but the power of will and inner beauty within! Saikiran Sahu,  Class-IX Gyanshree School Image courtesy-  Theda Sandiford visual collaborative

Rain is a boon; without rain, there is no life. We don't understand its importance until it is taken away. I understood this during my summer holidays. That one day taught me a lot. I was watching the dark clouds hovering over our house, blocking the skin-burning rays of the mighty Sun, giving a great sense of relief after the days of torture that I bleared.  With a flash of loud, boisterous lightning, the clouds started to pour their precious beads of water with the gush of a cold breeze that slightly touched my face as if wanting to convey a message.  The soothing tingles and pitter-patter of the rain made my eyes shut, putting me to sleep just like my mother used to when I was an infant. Even the trees were dancing  to the beats of the rain as if in a dance party. The smell of the fresh mud gave me a homely feeling and eventually sent me down memory lane! This was my experience of a rainy day from my window. Saikiran Sahu Grade- IX  Gyanshree School Image courtesy- Unsplash

Life is strange, and so are the humans. We have very different perspectives and ways of doing things. Some people get up and continue their journey even after knowing their chosen path is difficult. But some people seem to be hopeless. Likewise, this quote emphasises the different perspectives of two people for one thing. As it is said, "Two men looked out the prison bars: one saw mud, one saw stars". The first person who saw mud was hopeless and thought whatever he was doing was futile, while the other had an optimistic feeling that one day, like stars, he would attain glory and freedom. Name-Pasang Sherpa Pestalozzi Children's Village Society Image Courtesy- Flickr

The image is for representation only. The man who saw the mud was sad and angry. He never remained happy and was very aggressive. He never practised happiness; in fact, he did not know it. He could not control his emotions and actions. He often fought with the other prisoners. This made the other prisoners hate him. They never wanted to be with him except for the prisoners who resembled him in nature. What about the man who saw stars?   Well, he was a man with a joyful and happy nature. He laughed a lot and made other prisoners laugh, too. The other prisoners always enjoyed his company. They preferred him rather than the first prisoner. Although he was a prisoner, he was soft-hearted. Everyone has different perspectives, perceptions, ideas, views, opinions and experiences. They usually differ from each other. People's behaviour and actions define who they are.  To be like the second prisoner, one must have a healthy (pure and soft) heart. He must know how to control his emotions an

Mond-Wo kann ich dich finden? Oh! Mein lieber Mond, wo kann ich dich finden? Die langen schlaflosen Nächte, in denen ich nach dir gesucht habe, Die dichte Decke aus schwarzem Nebel, die mich verfolgte, als ich mit dir sprechen wollte  Weder kann ich den großen Bären sehen, noch kann ich dich sehen  Oh! Mein lieber Mond, wo finde ich dich? Oh, mein lieber Mond, wo kann ich dich finden? Ich kann die strahlende Schönheit und die bezaubernden Züge, die dich beschreiben, nicht übersehen, Der Hoffnungsschimmer in der dunklen Nacht, der von dir ausgeht, Du stehst allein in der Dunkelheit wie ein tapferer Soldat und der "Ein-Mann-Armee", die dich treffend beschreibt.  Aber mit Traurigkeit sage ich  Oh, mein lieber Mond, wo kann ich dich finden?                            Moon-Where Can I Find You? Oh! My dear moon, where can I find you? The long sleepless nights I spent searching for you, The thick cover of dark and black mist spooked me when I wanted to talk to you  Neither can I se

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 Image Source  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Children-reading-a-book-together-4017898

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

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

Happiness.  It is something we all try to look for in everything. Everything temporary. We look for happiness in a cup of ice cream, but when that ice cream finishes, so does our happiness. Why isn't our happiness long-lasting and in our control? If we look for happiness in a pen, once the pen is broken, our happiness will be broken, too. We are the authors of our books. We are the hand that controls the pen. But in this case, isn't the pen controlling the hand? Aren't our feelings going in control of someone else? When someone does something not to our satisfaction, we lose our happiness. In that way, can't that external person take control of when we are happy and when we are sad? Another instance is when we see one of our family members or friends sad, we often tell them, "If you are sad, I will also be sad," but that is not the way. Again, someone else is controlling our feelings. Why not cheer them up instead? The journey of looking for happiness is quite

Image  used for representation only, from Inc.com I deeply appreciate the fact and truly believe that people do not know about the true strength they possess until they faces a challenges or an obstacles in their path. It is during this challenges that they force themselves to show the capacity or strength, even they do not know about and it possessed within them. Taking an example from the Hindu mythology, Hanuman, who is believed to have been the incarnation of Lord Shiva possessed such immense power that he could swallow the sun at one go. But the fact was that he did not know that he possessed such immense power until he was forced to show his true strength which laid unknown within him. Pasang Shepa Pestalozzi Children's Village India

For me, happiness is not always dependent on the presence of any person. Happiness can also be developed within ourselves.  Every situation has a choice. It depends on us what we choose to do. "Being happy is a choice, being sad is a choice. Its just you who decides with what mood your day is gonna go with. " Tenzin Nyingsel Pestalozzi Children's Village India Image Co urtesy- New Scientist

“You really have to look inside yourself and find your own inner strength,  and say, ‘I’m proud of what I am and who I am".   ―Mariah Carey We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward.  Strength means not mere physical strength. Weightlifting, carrying bulky things, etc. does not depict our real strength. Strength means more. Strength also includes our inner strength or our hidden strength. Inner strength  means our willpower, courage, confidence, endurance, mental power, and some values present in us. A  person with inner strength can do his work more efficiently than a person with physical strength. He analyses, plans and prepares his ideas before doing athe ny work. He does this so as to get best possible outcome. We need inner strength in th following cases: ● Dealing with our problems, difficulties and failures in life. ● Dealing with stressed people so as to make them comfortable, happy and joyous. ● To develop important

Image used for representation only  In life's cycle, we often find  A dormant strength.  Unseen, untouched, it lies in wait  Until adversity tests our fate. Through trials faced, we learn to see  The depth of strength that sets us free.  When pushed, we rise  Discovering a power unexpressed.  When obstacles in life come, like the brawny wind  The courage and fortitude we bear come out  In moments, we become aware.  Sakshi Singh  Gyanshree School, Noida Image Courtesy- Pinterest

Image used for representation only  English- Winter, Winter, where are you?                                              I am just in my room Sitting and watching when you’ll come dusting and cleaning with my broom Waiting for that day to come Winter, Winter, where are you? With Christmas, Halloween and my birthday around the corner Missing the snow and the snowflakes you shower The chilly winds you set free The winter that makes me stand frozen as a tree Winter, winter, where are you but Should I be looking out for you! German- Winter, Winter wo bist du? Ich bin gerade in meinem Zimmer Sitzen und gucken, wann du kommst Staubwischen und putzen mit meinem Besen Warten auf diesen Tag Winter, Winter wo bist du? Mit Weihnachten, Halloween und meinem Geburtstag steht vor der Tür Vermisse den Schnee und die Schneeflocken, die du duschst Die kühlen Winde, die du freigesetzt hast Der Winter, der mich wie ein Baum erstarren lässt Winter, Winter wo bist du aber Sol l ich auf dich aufpassen! Refe

                                                                                                       Learning Forward with Naga A very Happy Birthday to My Good School; it is a joyous occasion as My Good School completes 2 years today. It has been a fabulous journey with stories to listen to, tales to tell and lessons to learn. All of us here are different, but My Good School has brought us closer, erasing the differences. To commemorate this day and cherish it forever, here is the first episode of Season 13, Back to Bharat: In Search of a Sustainable Future. As you celebrate today, listen to Learning Forward with Naga. Learning Forward with Naga Season 13 Episode 1. Nagaraja (Naga) Prakasam is a versatile and passionate leader with around three decades of global experience. He enjoys growing startups nationwide and being a lead angel investor; he has led 16 deals, invested in 25 startups, served 12 boards, and seen six exits and two write-offs. He also authorizes Back To Bharat – In