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The footsteps following me sounded closer. I ran through the empty corridors of the hospital, my heart pounding with terror.
I turned a corner and stopped short. I had reached a dead end. My heart was throbbing.And it was filled with fear.But all these scary thoughts that were running in my mind totally turned into calming thoughts.As what I was imagining to be a ghost was a old man who had his whole face, leaving his eyes bandaged.But why was he following me?.This question somewhere reflected in my facial expression.And before I could ask him the reason,he told it himself,'Girl I think you misunderstood me to be a ghost but I was following you to tell that, Doctor was looking for you.As soon as you left the ward,just then the doctor entered.He checked everyone, including you brother but found you to be missing,and as there was no ward boy or nurse he told me to convey you that he wants to meet you and your parents,as he wants to discuss with some health-related matters of your brother.
As he finished speaking I remembered he was the same old man who was admitted to bed that was beside my brother, Around 2-3 days ago.I was busy pondering over the thought until he interrupted,'Its quite late now,you can tell you and your parents can meet him in the morning.' And I smiled.He started walking towards the ward and even I left for home.While I was walking,I was lost in my thoughts,'How powerful our thoughts are!for we can even make a human look a ghost,if our mind decides to think so, likewise if we have the power to look at everything with a positive lookout,there would be no worries,but that's no less than the most difficult thing.'And while these thoughts were walking in my mind,I reached home and told my parents that we'd have to meet the doctor the next day.And after having heard this message my dad left for the hospital to look after my brother that night.
We reached the hospital next morning.
Doctor told us about what kind of diet would have to be given to my brother. As he had internal injury in his stomach his diet would surely affect it.And so to have a positive effect he would only eat healthy food which would help his injury to get healed.And the doctor gave us a list of things which were necessary for getting his injury healed.
I stayed in the hospital to look after my brother,and my mom and dad left for home.As I entered the ward,I could see my brother sleeping,so I didn't disturb him.But I could see that old man awake he waved his hand at me and so did I.And he asked me,'Why had doctor called you?,is everything okay regarding your brother's health?' And I told him the whole thing .He was happy to know that it wasn't anything serious and told me that he was worried from the last night.I was amazed to know about his concern for my brother,then he said,'You know you and your brother ,look similar to my grandchildren and whenever I have a look at you both ,I always feel I'm seeing them in front of my eyes.'
'Oh so what activities you do with them grandpa,Do they tell you about he latest trends ,do you tell them stories of you life?If yes then even I would love to hear one.'I said excitedly.
To this he smiled and said,'They don't live along with me,as they are pursuing their studies in the London, Along with their family.But yes they visit here twice a year that too for two months, every time.And I make sure I can spend the best time with them.Coming to your point I would love to tell you one story of my life that is very close to my heart.'
While I was listening to him,I realized even my brother was awake and was equally excited to listen.Putting his excitement into his words he said,'Comeon Grandpa now even I'm eager ,tell the story.
And Grandpa began.
'I was in my 11th grade and I was the topper of my class,Everytime during the results,My name would be placed after the first rank.And I somewhere had made up in my mind that no one in the whole class could be in the first place except me.But you know,when you get wings and you start to fly at a great height,God knows how to bring you down at the right height.Somewhere that happened with me too.As the first term ended and the second began,there was a new admission student in our class.
His father was transferred from Delhi to Mumbai and so was he and his family.His name was Girish.And the in the whole class,there were discussion among students that he had topped his school in 10th boards,so it was clear that he would surely take my place,when it came to hold the first rank in the class.
I couldn't handle this,I didn't wanted him to take my place.I was filled with jealousy and envy for him.And I made up a goal in my mind that I would defeat him,by hook or by crook.And when finally our results for the second unit test were to be announced,I was very sad to know,that he had came first.I was very very sad and dull as i couldn't defeat him.But he was kind enough to Tell me that our rank doesn't decide our capability and worth.His words somewhere calmed me and both of us became best friends.Now whenever,I used to have any difficulty in my studies regarding any topic,I would take his help and even he did the same way.
So you know whenever I look back at this story,I learn and realize a lot of lessons.
Firstly,never compare yourself to anyone,they are unique in their own way and you are unique in your own way.It isn't necessary that you would have the same qualities,that your competitor or any other human has .
You might have some quality in which you would Excel him/her and even he might have some,in which he would Excel you.That's what you need to understand and accept.Rather being jealous, envious and blaming yourself and wishing that person's bad.
And what you can do is appreciate him /her and his qualities and also the diversity with which Almighty have blessed us.And be grateful,for being able to experience it in you and your surroundings.
Secondly,if you really need to compete,compete with yourself.Make sure that you are getting better day by day.Rather competing with any another person and being better than him/her.
So kids this was all for today' said Grandpa.And the doctor came and asked him to take his medicines and take rest.He instructed the same to my brother.By the time my dad came and told me to go to home get fresh and had some food.
And while ,I left the hospital that day,I was taking along with me a story that teached me so much.
The footsteps following me sounded closer. I ran through the empty corridors of the hospital, my heart pounding with terror.
I turned a corner and stopped short. I had reached a dead end. My heart was throbbing.And it was filled with fear.But all these scary thoughts that were running in my mind totally turned into calming thoughts.As what I was imagining to be a ghost was a old man who had his whole face, leaving his eyes bandaged.But why was he following me?.This question somewhere reflected in my facial expression.And before I could ask him the reason,he told it himself,'Girl I think you misunderstood me to be a ghost but I was following you to tell that, Doctor was looking for you.As soon as you left the ward,just then the doctor entered.He checked everyone, including you brother but found you to be missing,and as there was no ward boy or nurse he told me to convey you that he wants to meet you and your parents,as he wants to discuss with some health-related matters of your brother.
As he finished speaking I remembered he was the same old man who was admitted to bed that was beside my brother, Around 2-3 days ago.I was busy pondering over the thought until he interrupted,'Its quite late now,you can tell you and your parents can meet him in the morning.' And I smiled.He started walking towards the ward and even I left for home.While I was walking,I was lost in my thoughts,'How powerful our thoughts are!for we can even make a human look a ghost,if our mind decides to think so, likewise if we have the power to look at everything with a positive lookout,there would be no worries,but that's no less than the most difficult thing.'And while these thoughts were walking in my mind,I reached home and told my parents that we'd have to meet the doctor the next day.And after having heard this message my dad left for the hospital to look after my brother that night.
We reached the hospital next morning.
Doctor told us about what kind of diet would have to be given to my brother. As he had internal injury in his stomach his diet would surely affect it.And so to have a positive effect he would only eat healthy food which would help his injury to get healed.And the doctor gave us a list of things which were necessary for getting his injury healed.
I stayed in the hospital to look after my brother,and my mom and dad left for home.As I entered the ward,I could see my brother sleeping,so I didn't disturb him.But I could see that old man awake he waved his hand at me and so did I.And he asked me,'Why had doctor called you?,is everything okay regarding your brother's health?' And I told him the whole thing .He was happy to know that it wasn't anything serious and told me that he was worried from the last night.I was amazed to know about his concern for my brother,then he said,'You know you and your brother ,look similar to my grandchildren and whenever I have a look at you both ,I always feel I'm seeing them in front of my eyes.'
'Oh so what activities you do with them grandpa,Do they tell you about he latest trends ,do you tell them stories of you life?If yes then even I would love to hear one.'I said excitedly.
To this he smiled and said,'They don't live along with me,as they are pursuing their studies in the London, Along with their family.But yes they visit here twice a year that too for two months, every time.And I make sure I can spend the best time with them.Coming to your point I would love to tell you one story of my life that is very close to my heart.'
While I was listening to him,I realized even my brother was awake and was equally excited to listen.Putting his excitement into his words he said,'Comeon Grandpa now even I'm eager ,tell the story.
And Grandpa began.
'I was in my 11th grade and I was the topper of my class,Everytime during the results,My name would be placed after the first rank.And I somewhere had made up in my mind that no one in the whole class could be in the first place except me.But you know,when you get wings and you start to fly at a great height,God knows how to bring you down at the right height.Somewhere that happened with me too.As the first term ended and the second began,there was a new admission student in our class.
His father was transferred from Delhi to Mumbai and so was he and his family.His name was Girish.And the in the whole class,there were discussion among students that he had topped his school in 10th boards,so it was clear that he would surely take my place,when it came to hold the first rank in the class.
I couldn't handle this,I didn't wanted him to take my place.I was filled with jealousy and envy for him.And I made up a goal in my mind that I would defeat him,by hook or by crook.And when finally our results for the second unit test were to be announced,I was very sad to know,that he had came first.I was very very sad and dull as i couldn't defeat him.But he was kind enough to Tell me that our rank doesn't decide our capability and worth.His words somewhere calmed me and both of us became best friends.Now whenever,I used to have any difficulty in my studies regarding any topic,I would take his help and even he did the same way.
So you know whenever I look back at this story,I learn and realize a lot of lessons.
Firstly,never compare yourself to anyone,they are unique in their own way and you are unique in your own way.It isn't necessary that you would have the same qualities,that your competitor or any other human has .
You might have some quality in which you would Excel him/her and even he might have some,in which he would Excel you.That's what you need to understand and accept.Rather being jealous, envious and blaming yourself and wishing that person's bad.
And what you can do is appreciate him /her and his qualities and also the diversity with which Almighty have blessed us.And be grateful,for being able to experience it in you and your surroundings.
Secondly,if you really need to compete,compete with yourself.Make sure that you are getting better day by day.Rather competing with any another person and being better than him/her.
So kids this was all for today' said Grandpa.And the doctor came and asked him to take his medicines and take rest.He instructed the same to my brother.By the time my dad came and told me to go to home get fresh and had some food.
And while ,I left the hospital that day,I was taking along with me a story that teached me so much.
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