Independence Day - Ritesh Gaire

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15th August is a special day for Indians as they celebrate it as Independence Day to pay tribute to India's freedom fighters and leaders who fought for India's freedom.

It was on 15th August 1947 that India was declared independent from British colonialism. And the reins of control were handed over to the leaders of our country. 

India's gaining of independence was a tryst with destiny, as the struggle for freedom was long and tiresome - witnessing the sacrifices of many freedom fighters who laid their lives on the line.

We should always be grateful to the freedom fighters who fought for freedom. We should thank those men and women who did not bother about their happiness but instead thought of the honour of their mother country. 

They are the ones who gave us the country we live in, the free air we breathe in. They gave us the scented soil we are proud of. They gave us the dignity we deserve as citizens of the Indian subcontinent. 

Ritesh Gaire

Pestalozzi Children's Village, India

One kind word can warm three winter months - Nishan Karki

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Being kind may not be your cup of tea, but it might be worth trying for the warmth it gives everyone. 

Snow melts with the warmth of a word of kindness. As such, one kind word can warm three winter months. It means even a small kind word can change someone's life. In other words, a kind word proves to be life-changing. Kind words refer to the good things we say, compliments or appreciation.

Three winter months mean a period which is harsh, bitter and cold. If we say a kind word or smile at someone suffering from a problem, it may help the person. Earlier, we wrote a reflection on the topic 'small things are big things'. We can make out that - it is not the size of things that matters; it is the value of things that matters. So even a small word can prove to be life-changing.

The power of kindness is widespread. It is the quality that all human beings possess. But it is shown only by some humans. Consider kindness to be salt and sprinkle it over some food and consider the food to be a person who needs help and a little kind word. Kindness is an activity we perform to bring some good to others and seek nothing in return. 

As mentioned earlier, one kind word can warm three winter months, and kindness is one of the most important values. Being kind and helping people will provide happiness and peace to both sides. The person who shows kindness and helps others gets a life of joy, happiness and peace. Likewise, The person whom we help gets to be happy too.

Kindness is not only a word. It is a human value making a human a valuable living being. It is hard to find the value of kindness in other creatures. Humans are born with kindness as a quality. We should make good use of it in a way that proves to be an influential and life-changing act.

At last, I would like to conclude my view with a quote.

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

~Aesop

Nishan Karki

Pestalozzi Children's Village, India

Every Breath - Poem by Shivpreet Singh

Shivpreet Singh · Every Breath (Poem)

Every breath. 

This word 

reminds me 

of your name 

every breath. 

I imagine you unseen

From the little that I see 

And inhale your wonder 

in every breath. 

O resident 

of every atom 

O enlivener 

of every motion

Every breath 

O pervader

Of every direction

O permeator

Of every conscience 

Every breath

I have felt

your power 

in every breath. 

Your hue 

in every color, 

Your essence  

In every perfume

Your whisper 

In every breath. 

Brings 

This word 

From numb chaos 

To a vibrant stillness 

This oneness 

Instills my breath 

In every other breath

Every breath

Saas saas. 

Incessant Remembrance of Oneness: Truth, Love, and Beauty

Refer to:

https://www.shivpreetsingh.com/2016/06/saas-saas-simro-gobind-translation.html

We have invited Shivpreet Singh to My Good School, do enjoy his compositions.