Seldom do we come across individuals in life, who do not fall under predefined section of our mind. Who are they? Why do they exist? What do they want in life?
It is human tendency to judge a person based on certain stereotypes, to reassure ourselves about life and people. But what happens when we meet a select few who do not fall under any of the stereotypes?
The Half Story this time around, is about one such individual. His intention is noble but he has no motive. Is he ambitious? No, definitely not! Does that make him a fool? Most certainly not!
After going through the video of Mr. Chandrakumar of Megma, I was moved beyond words. He is a retired educationist, residing in the scenic hills of Indo-Nepal border. He does not earn a penny in exchange for his services to the school, moreover to the nation, and yet there is nothing that can stir his conviction.
His story is inspiring indeed, not only with regard to the hard work that he puts in day in and day out, but with the fact that he practises his passion unconditionally. Isn't that what passion is all about, you might ask. Certainly it is, but looks like I cannot help but marvel at his service-before-self attitude towards the school, students and education.
The school is a purely academic place. By that, I mean, it lacks everything else that a normal school would possess. The meagre infrastructure and shabby conditions teach us that attitude is everything. These students could crib about this situation, instead they smile at it. They are pleased with their lives, and why shouldn't they be? After all, they have an amazing teacher - to whom they shall remain indebted for the rest of their life.
These children will remain happy whether you make a donation to their school or you don't. But
may be you should do it for the student in you who understands the importance of a blackboard, stationery and most importantly text books. Do it for all the times, that you felt over-privileged about yourself.
It is human tendency to judge a person based on certain stereotypes, to reassure ourselves about life and people. But what happens when we meet a select few who do not fall under any of the stereotypes?
The Half Story this time around, is about one such individual. His intention is noble but he has no motive. Is he ambitious? No, definitely not! Does that make him a fool? Most certainly not!
After going through the video of Mr. Chandrakumar of Megma, I was moved beyond words. He is a retired educationist, residing in the scenic hills of Indo-Nepal border. He does not earn a penny in exchange for his services to the school, moreover to the nation, and yet there is nothing that can stir his conviction.
His story is inspiring indeed, not only with regard to the hard work that he puts in day in and day out, but with the fact that he practises his passion unconditionally. Isn't that what passion is all about, you might ask. Certainly it is, but looks like I cannot help but marvel at his service-before-self attitude towards the school, students and education.
The school is a purely academic place. By that, I mean, it lacks everything else that a normal school would possess. The meagre infrastructure and shabby conditions teach us that attitude is everything. These students could crib about this situation, instead they smile at it. They are pleased with their lives, and why shouldn't they be? After all, they have an amazing teacher - to whom they shall remain indebted for the rest of their life.
These children will remain happy whether you make a donation to their school or you don't. But
may be you should do it for the student in you who understands the importance of a blackboard, stationery and most importantly text books. Do it for all the times, that you felt over-privileged about yourself.
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