Question

Make small groups and share:

An experience that taught you a lifelong lesson.

Answer 1

Shushma, who attended my painting class, was a very gifted artist, but she was always late. One day, the teacher warned her that if she was not serious about the class, she should stop attending. After this, Anita did not come to the class for a few days. Later, she surprised everyone by arriving early. When the teacher asked her the reason, Anita explained that she lived with her grandmother, who had been unwell for several days. Because of this, Anita had to complete all the household chores and prepare meals before leaving for her painting class. Sadly, her grandmother passed away a few days later, which caused Anita to miss some classes. She added that since she no longer had those responsibilities, she was now able to reach the class on time. Shushma’s story taught me an important lesson. We often form opinions about others based only on their behaviour without knowing the challenges they are facing. It made me realise that we should not judge people too quickly. Instead, we should try to understand their circumstances and show kindness and empathy before making any conclusions.