“Earth is what we all have in common. – Wendell Berry Introduction Since childhood, I have watched TV advertisements wherein a man sprays a deodorant, and a beautiful woman starts looking at him. Similarly, as soon as a child drinks a healthy drink, his/her running speed increases and the child gets high marks in the examination. Although nothing changes in real life albeit the sales of these products increase with
Story: Man, Forest and Wish Tree (Source: Internet) A man was passing through a forest and lost his way. After wandering for hours in search of the right path, he surrendered his fate to God and decided to rest under a HUGE tree. Hungry and exhausted, he thought, “Can I get some food to eat in this forest?” Unbeknownst to him, he was sitting under a WISH tree, which could
“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry. – Thomas Fuller, 1732 Introduction When a girl goes out on a date, the boy’s responsibility isn’t fulfilled until she safely reaches her home. Similarly, when we host a party at a public venue, our duty extends beyond enjoying the event—it includes leaving the place in the same condition as we found it. In schools or colleges, a
Story: Father, Son and Mountain (Source: Internet) This is the story of a father and his young son walking through the mountains. Suddenly, the son fell, hurting his leg on a rock. He screamed, “AAhhhh!” To his surprise, he heard a voice respond, “AAhhhh!” Curious, he yelled, “Who are you?” Back came the same words: “Who are you?” Puzzled by these responses, he shouted, “Coward!” The same word echoed back:
“The activist is not the man who says the river is dirty. The activist is the man who cleans up the river.” – Ross Perot Introduction Some individuals dedicate their lives to uplifting others, leaving a legacy that inspires generations—Mahatma Gandhi, for instance, whose selfless actions continue to resonate long after his passing. In stark contrast, others live solely for themselves, driven by personal gain and selfish motives. They may