It’s easy to get carried away by our hurt, anger and the unfairness of our lives. At such times we feel we can create a life of our own just by our hard work. But once we face the challenges … Read more...
Tag: School
No Criticism. No Advice. No Expectations.
I have committed several mistakes in my life. I was in 8th standard when I fell into bad company. All I would do was play with my friends, hang out with them, come home, eat and sleep.
My father … Read more...
My Mother Just Held My Arm Tightly. She Could Not Speak A Word…
I realized the meaning of the word “struggle” very early in my life. I was in my 10th standard when my father was detected with cancer. That’s right. 10th standard. My parents were government employees. I have two … Read more...
I Failed. Twice. So I Still Feel I Am Dumb.
60 years is a long time, you know. Schooling was not valued as much as it is now. Yes, we all went to school. My father too would scream at me when I did not fare well in my exams … Read more...
I Cannot Change My Past Even If I Work Doubly Hard Now
I can use one sentence to describe my entire childhood: “I was a vagabond”. I lost my father when I was 8 years old. We were 8 brothers and sisters in all. But two of my brothers passed away within … Read more...
I Will Never Ever Play Such Mean Pranks On Others!
It’s fine to have fun and have a great time. But let’s not get into the habit of having fun at the expense of others! That is not fun. That is meanness – pure and simple! Do read this naive … Read more...
I Didn’t Cry Or Sulk When I Lost. I Felt Sad But I Was Okay With It!
Ups and downs are a part of all our lives. We don’t get what we want in life all the time. This young girl says, “I just focus on doing my very best at all times and accept the outcome … Read more...