Moved by Love and Inspired to Serve

"Settle down with mediocrity?"
No, he won't stay
"There are too many gaps to fill",
This, he would often say
Inspired, he went all the way
Maneuvered through it all
Like it was a child's play
And touched the lives of those
Who met him on his way

This post is dedicated to all the great men and women who are doing an extraordinary service to the world by serving the society. The world needs more of those who follow their hearts, who dare to think differently, who give of themselves, and who still believe that hope exists.

A Tidbit on my Blog

I recently sat for an interview and among other things, I spoke to the interviewer about my interest in writing. I mentioned about my blog and that got him really interested. He later questioned if I made money through my blog. I said no, citing that I blog for other reasons. But he wasn't satisfied with my answer, and probed further. I told him that I feel happy to find out that my readers feel uplifted and more positive after reading my blog posts and that in itself is a big incentive for me to blog. I don't know if he was satisfied with my response or not, but I am glad that I clarified that I'm not into this for monetary benefits. There are certain things that few people can understand.

Guest Post: Life's Simple Pleasures

"Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn’t music."
- William Stafford

I was updating my 'To-Do' list while returning home in an auto today. It was a bumpy ride and I was cursing the roads. I looked outside; there was a furniture shop and in front of it, I saw two school kids bouncing on a newly made sofa, like it was a trampoline! They were delirious and didn't seem to care about the shop owner or the onlookers! Somehow, it gave me great joy to watch them! I smiled to myself and vaguely added to my 'To-Do' list - "Have fun this weekend!"

This post was written by Santosh Charan Prasad, a friend and a colleague at Teach for India. You can write to him at santoshc.prasad2011@teachforindia.org. 

A Diamond in the Rough

A diamond in the rough
Is a diamond sure enough
And though it may not look so
It's made of diamond stuff

But someone must find it
Or it will not be found
And someone must grind it
Or it will not be ground


But when it is found and when it is ground
And when it is burning bright 
It is a diamond sure enough
Giving off its light

Oh teacher, disappointed, 
don't say,
"I've had enough"

'Cos the worst pupil in your class 
Could be a diamond
in the rough.

-Anonymous