War vs Peace - Ayushi Chowdhry

Today, I want to talk about a fundamental question that has plagued humanity for centuries: war vs peace. This debate has been at the heart of human history, with each side presenting compelling arguments.

War has been a brutal reality throughout human history. It has destroyed cities, ravaged communities, and claimed countless lives. The consequences of war are devastating, leaving deep scars that can take generations to heal.

But despite the horrors of war, it has also been a driving force behind human progress. War has spurred innovation, driven technological advancements, and shaped the course of human history.

On the other hand, peace has been an elusive dream. It has been the subject of countless prayers, poems, and songs. Peace has the power to bring people together, to foster understanding and empathy, and to create a world where differences are celebrated, not feared.

But peace is not just the absence of war. It requires effort, commitment, and sacrifice. It demands that we work together to address the root causes of conflict, to promote understanding and tolerance, and to create a world where everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.

So, what can we do to promote peace?

 First, we must recognize that peace is a collective responsibility. It requires that we work together, as individuals, communities, and nations, to address the challenges that face us.

Second, we must promote education and cultural exchange. By learning about different cultures and ways of life, we can break down stereotypes and build bridges of understanding.

Third, we must address the root causes of conflict. This means working to reduce poverty and inequality, promoting human rights and dignity, and addressing the environmental challenges that threaten our planet.

Finally, we must recognize that peace is a journey, not a destination. It requires patience, persistence, and a commitment to working together towards a common goal.

In conclusion, the debate between war and peace is complex and multifaceted. While war has been a brutal reality throughout human history, peace remains an elusive dream. But by working together, promoting education and cultural exchange, addressing the root causes of conflict, and recognizing that peace is a journey, not a destination, we can create a world where peace is not just a dream, but a reality.

Ayushi Chowdhry
Sunbeam Bhagwanpur

Simplicity and Trust - Jaspreet Kaur

                                            Simplicity and Trust

Simplicity is living a life that is less hectic and shallow. When you understand Simplicity, you begin to have an appreciation for things you may not have noticed in the past. The little things in life become significant because they create some of the biggest joys.

By living a simple life and focusing on the things that matter, you're almost guaranteed to be happier. Without the distractions, noise, and stress brought upon us by cluttered surroundings, too much technology, processed foods, and endless noise, it's easier to feel happy.

Exercise on Simplicity – 

I showed the students a picture of a garden and asked them to write a short paragraph with five senses on it.

Impact on students- 

Students imagine themselves in a garden. They also showed their creativity by making drawings along with the paragraph.

Teacher's Role- Facilitator

Trust: - assured reliance on the character

"To trust means to rely on another person because you feel safe with them and have confidence that they will not hurt or violate you". 

Exercise on Trust – 

In the English period, I taught Commands with blindfolds. One of the students came in front of the class to give commands to the blindfolded students to reach the Library from Grade IV. Although the Library was not so far, the students had trust in each other, so they got to the destination only because of trust in their classmates.

Teacher's Role-   facilitator and guide.

Impact- Each student learnt Team spirit, unity, communication skills and cooperation.

Jaspreet Kaur

Kamla Nehru Public School

Change your Path not Destination - Shivani Rao

'Success is a journey, not a destination.' The doing is often more important than the outcomes.

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Focusing on the journey also shines a light on what else you get out of trying to reach your goal. Even you might not need to reach your goal to be successful. Shoot for the moon, even if you missed you will still be among the stars.

In life things happen around us, things happen to us, the only thing s that truly matters is, how you choose to react to it and what learned out of it. Life is all about learning, accepting and converting your struggle into learning. If things go against don't confuse your destination. If plan A didn't work, so what we have 25 letters remaining to try them. Just because it's stormy doesn't mean that you are not for sunshine.

Even rivers never change their destination to merge in the ocean how can we do without trying. Never change yourself for anyone.  We all make mistakes, hurt, disappoint people but do not trap yourself in past happening learn from it and leave it. It's never late to start again, to do what you destined to do. Your circumstances are a reflection of your choice and they can be changed through your power to a wiser decision. Every morning brings a new beginning to use it wisely. You need not required to do great things  to be great, do small things in great ways 

Shivani Rao

The Fabindia School

sro@fabindiaschools.in