On Wednesday, 25 November, 2020, the students of classes 9-12 were enlightened by an interactive session with our honourable chairman, Mr. Prafull Goradia on the topic, Happiness.
Amidst discussions and debates on politics and various social issues, we have somehow, along the way, forgotten how important certain aspects like gratitude, humility, compassion and happiness are, he said. Chairman sir felt the need for a hearty discussion and was particularly eager for a question-answer session with the students. He felt that as adolescents, it would greatly help if students are armed with an awareness of these enduring values as they set about cutting their course beyond school. Sir shared his own life experiences with the students.
The meaning of happiness raises a lot questions in the minds of different individuals. Sir stressed on the fact that it varies from person to person, drawing a parallel between happiness for an introvert who prefers solitude and an extrovert who seeks happiness among people. Therefore, he concluded that happiness is based on an individuals preference and is a very subjective feeling.
Sir spoke about practising gratitude every day. One must realize the grass always appears greener on the other side. According to him, people always compare their lives with those of others, which is a major reason for a niggling unhappiness within. He highlighted how important it is to cherish what we have and discover happiness hidden in everything. He spoke about his own troubled adolescent years and said that one must learn from the experiences of others and try to stay content despite all the storms that come in life's way.
Sir stressed on the importance of picking a career based on ones passion and not get ushered to choosing options that are 'glorified' by society.
As per Mr Goradia, " everyone is looking for a job that pays well but one must have a career one is passionate about". If you find yourself looking for breaks, it may be a sign that you don't find the job stimulating enough for you and therefore not the best choice for you.
He mentioned that India is a country of many religions including Hinduism which strongly believes in the importance of karma. One must reflect upon one's actions and how these affect the society around. Not living in ignorance and facing the harsh reality is an approach that Sir suggested that the students adopt. He described how our actions caused a chain reaction thereby affecting society at large.
The interactive session taught the students important lessons to be remembered for leading a happy and fulfilling life. Our chairmans words echoed the spirit of happiness, as being the key to a successful and peaceful life.
Shruti Arora, XI-D
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