Second standard teacher started writing tables on the blackboard. The whole class started laughing as she started writing because the first line was written wrong. 1×9=7, ❌ 2×9=18, ✔ 3×9=27, ✔ 4×9=36, ✔ 5×9=45, ✔ 6×9=54 ✔ 7×9=63 ✔ 8×9=72 ✔ 9×9=81 ✔ 10×9=90 ✔ The teacher was waiting patiently till their laughter stopped. I know, I have written the first line wrong. I wanted to teach an important life lesson on how this world will treat you. I have written 9 lines correct here. None of you noticed that. But you all noticed the one line which was wrong and started laughing at me. This is how the world will treat you. Even if you do things correctly for a thousand times, none will notice or praise you. But when you go wrong even for one time they will notice and start criticising to ridicule you. But you all should never get discouraged. Instead put your full effort to stand tall and firm in front of those who laughed at you, criticised you, or ridiculed you.
Another translation by my mother Anjana from a tamil forward
Have always fancied the flight of birds Dancing with the winds soaring the skies. To far off lands & destination unknown. With th spirit and soul free
And yet…
What has mere wings got to do with flying? To most it would seem everything For without wings there is no flight But then to truly fly is to reach beyond. Free of being bound!
Beyond knowing is imagination Imagination is a journey without wings For with your thoughts you fly free And tirelessly into infinity For wings may sense the weight of the journey But heartfelt intention can take you afar As far as you aim to go Across dimensions of space & time. Exploring possibilities and more.
So it’s not what you have But what you do with what you have It’s all in your passionate will & intention What you choose to accomplish in time
This is the story of Cara Khan whose sense of spirit & adventure made her dare the seemingly impossible …
Cara E. Yar Khan is an international human rights advocate promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities within all facets of society.
Thank you my dear friend Ali Anani, for it was you who shared the above Ted talk link and suggested I share a few thoughts on her.
I dedicate these following verses to her daring spirit and dancing soul!
Life is
Inexplicable uncertainty in the now
Undefinable strength in the moment
Unimaginable challenges that arise
Infinite possibilities in the potential
Unstoppable hope in the living
Be it in strength or inspite of weakness
No matter the threats or unexpected opportunities
Life shapes and moulds in experience
Be it the desires, wants or needs
Life is a journey unto itself
Life is a circle in the living.
In salute to the very courageous Cara E. Yar Khan Her inspirational life story is an epitome of the magic of living a bigger bolder and yet a purpose driven life, In her I see the verve, and enthusiasm in pursuit of her Passions and her drive towards her Purpose as much as the Perseverance to attain it. And when these 3 Ps combine, success is bound to manifest itself. What matters is that she ignored what was preposterous and dared to dream.
Ignore the naysayers You have one life Live it well Give it the best you have got!
Keep the faith in trust and self belief Let go of illusions of less in assumptions You have everything you need within you In daring beyond doubts &fear Living life lovingly!
Truly nothing is insurmountable There is in you, the power That manifests when you need it most You may not know the strength And capabilities that you are carrying. But it is always there with you Simply trust in yourself To be there for you! You are more than enough for you!
Savvy Raj 