Recently I came across a family who are in the habit of celebrating their daughter's birthday in a very ideal manner. They visit near by orphanage with plenty of fruit, sweets and a big cake. They cut the cake amidst those less fortunate kids and distribute toys apart from fruit and sweets. The happiness of those inmates is unimaginable as such occasions are rare for them. Such gestures of some people may not change the lives of those, who are deprived of normal family bondages but surely can bring light into their lives. If only many like minded people adhere to such noble practices and encourage others too to follow their path.
Many social organizations are working really hard to provide at least the basic needs for the less loved children of the society, unfortunately it is not a very easy task. Finances being the constraint and the escalating cost of the commodities reaching sky high, meeting all the needs and fulfilling every wish of these young ones is not an easy task.
Needless to say it is the duty of every member of the society to bring smiles into their lives. It can always start on a small note but when charity becomes a habit in ones life, things are sure to change. One need not burden his purse to start in this direction. Many articles that are of no use for our household may be their necessity. Old school bags, half used note books, old text books, out dated furniture are few to mention. They adorn our attic and collect dust. Happiness gets multifold in our selves and in the heart of the recipient. Urge that rises from within to give away a small chunk to others is a positive sign to spread happiness around. Let us all realize that we should teach our children too about the value of love and caring for others.
Children are very eager to learn and they absorb things very easily if they are properly told. It is the responsibility of the parents and teachers to catch them young and mould them perfectly. Impressions are firm and strong on the young minds during the formative stages of their life. We can inculcate all good habits and introduce the child to the wonderful world with the finest qualities. Parents and teachers should work in unison to make the child understand the importance of love ,caring for others and sharing things with others. A child who develops such fine qualities is certain to spread love and happiness around.
Let us not forget that we may not be able to drive away the darkness in totality but we can always light a candle .
