Honesty: A Timeless Value from the Good School Session- Sunbeam School, Ballia

Today's Reflection on Good School Session

Today's session was truly inspiring and encouraging. In our reading session with Manisha Ma’am and Jugjiv Sir, we explored the book “ईमानदारी” (Honesty) through the exemplary lives of Lal Bahadur Shastri, Abraham Lincoln, and others. We learned about the significance of honesty in a student’s life and how parents and teachers can instill this value in young minds.

One key takeaway that resonated with me was: “We should always be honest and follow the right path, regardless of what others think about us.” This lesson has left a lasting impact on me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to reflect on it.

Thank you to Manisha Ma’am and Jugjiv Sir for such a thought-provoking session.

Ifra Wahid, IX-F
Sunbeam School, Ballia

Jai Hind, dear readers

I am Aayush Kumar Singh, writing this reflection on the session taken by Manisha Khanna Ma’am.

In today’s session, Manisha Ma’am shared how people still carry deep faith and honesty. She told us how, during namaz, shopkeepers leave their shops open and go for prayer. Customers come, take what they need, and leave the money there before going.

This really touched me because it shows that even in today’s world, where we often hear about dishonesty and selfishness, there are still places and people where trust is alive. It is inspiring to see that values like honesty, responsibility, and respect are still being practiced today.

The session reminded me that trust is not just an old value but something we can live by even now. If we act truthfully and responsibly, we can also strengthen this culture of faith and honesty in our surroundings.

Aayush Kumar Singh, X-A
Sunbeam School, Ballia

सच बोलना और ईमानदारी - सुनीता त्रिपाठी

जब मैं "सच बोलना" और "ईमानदारी" पर सोचती हूं, तो मुझे लगता है कि दोनों एक जैसे लगते हैं, लेकिन वास्तव में इनमें अंतर है। सच बोलना केवल शब्दों में सत्य कहना है, जबकि ईमानदारी जीवन के हर पहलू में सच्चाई और निष्ठा रखने का नाम है।

कभी-कभी कोई व्यक्ति सच तो बोल देता है, लेकिन अपने कर्मों में ईमानदार नहीं होता। वहीं, ईमानदार व्यक्ति न केवल सच बोलता है, बल्कि अपने काम और व्यवहार में भी न्यायपूर्ण और सच्चा रहता है। मुझे लगता है कि सच बोलना आसान हो सकता है, लेकिन ईमानदारी निभाना कठिन है।

फिर भी, अगर हम ईमानदारी को अपने जीवन में अपनाते हैं, तो हमें विश्वास, सम्मान और आत्मिक शांति मिलती है। मेरे लिए ईमानदारी का मतलब है — अपने आप से और दूसरों से सच्चा रहना।

जीवन में कई बार ऐसे मौके आते हैं जब झूठ बोलकर फायदा उठाया जा सकता है, लेकिन वह लाभ स्थायी नहीं होता। ईमानदार रहना कभी-कभी कठिन लगता है, पर यही हमें भरोसेमंद बनाता है। मैं मानती हूं कि ईमानदारी हमें आत्मिक शांति देती है। जब हम सच और निष्ठा के साथ जीते हैं, तो हमें किसी डर या बोझ का सामना नहीं करना पड़ता। यही आंतरिक संतोष असली सफलता है।

सुनीता त्रिपाठी

The Beautiful Mess of Friendships- Maira Jalan

In this ever-evolving and changing world, Shikha Ma’am talked about the importance of real and genuine friendships and how they shape you into the person you are today. In a world where hustle culture has become really common, friends teach us how important it is to balance fun with productivity and make the most out of this precious little life.

You all must have heard the phrase, "Quality over Quantity," which is a major part of true friendships. Instead of boasting about having a hundred online friends, the importance of those two true friends who always have your back no matter what was clearly highlighted by Ma’am. They see through the flaws in you and still want to be a part of your life story.

Real friends would never leave you stranded, even if they themselves earn a scolding from the teacher (but at least we were together in this mess).

Agreed, friendships are messy, confusing, and sometimes a major headache, but I promise you, in the end, it’s all worth it. Friendships are the mess you never knew you needed in your life.

They will sometimes be the ones getting your focus back on the right path, but sometimes the ones deviating you. No matter what, they are never going to disrespect your choices. Of course, they are different individuals, so you can’t expect them to always agree with your opinion or make the same choices as you—but that’s what makes friendships such a big life lesson in negotiation and adjustment, full of fun, happiness, and, of course, fights along the way.

There is no right or wrong way of approaching friendships, but we all should know how to identify who our true friends are and who are…well…just acquaintances. Shikha Ma’am made this easier for us as well.

Today’s session was truly engaging and thought-provoking (especially because of those really difficult Q&As—but hey! I’m not complaining).

Name: Maira Jalan
Class: 8th C
School: Gyanshree School, Noida