One of the most charming things about life is that it’s unpredictable! Some days it’s exasperating and irritating.. other days are uneventful and boring.. and when you least expect it.. some days are magical in the most special way! Today was one of those magical ones for me and I’d love to share it with all those of you who read my blog..
The day started as usual with my morning walk..
followed by breakfast and a swim at the club.. Breaking away from routine, I
had to attend an event on “Social Impact and Philanthropy” at the Taj Mahal
hotel.. These highly fancy corporate events tend to overwhelm me at times but
somehow I agreed to attend this one!
The primary topic of discussion when I reached was
Climate Change and there was an animated discussion in progress when I reached
(unfortunately my once upon a time pristine record for punctuality doesn’t
shine quite as brightly these days)! There was a panel of eminent experts – two
high falutin’ very intelligent and experienced gentlemen.. the moderator and a
very attractive young lady who was lucid in thought, clear in speech and needle
sharp while sharing her views and ideas on the subject..
When I read her name, it struck me that I had most
probably taught her in pre-school but perhaps 30+ years ago.. and children
change.. Me being me.. I HAD to ask so after the Question & Answer session
was over and it was time to mingle, I went up to her and asked if she had attended
a particular pre-school and of course she said yes!
One I told her my name, she remembered me and we had a
“mini catch up” where she mentioned that her husband was in the same school at
the same time (although that wasn’t when the romance started) and I remembered
him so clearly as well.. just how he looked with the mischievous smile!
Words are inadequate to express how I felt seeing her
holding her own.. confident.. bright.. extremely committed to her cause and her
work.. a mother couldn’t have been more proud! As I have written earlier, it is
truly a privilege to have been a part of children’s learning journeys and then
when you see them as successful adults “out there” in the REAL WORLD.. holding
their own.. passionate about what they do.. doing so well.. You just know it
was all so worthwhile!
It was otherwise a day of some “high highs” and “low
lows” but this was the absolute standout and am beyond grateful to the Universe
and the powers that be for guiding my footsteps to the Taj Mahal Hotel this
afternoon! I know pre-school teachers (in my time) were paid a pittance as
salaries.. but with serendipitous happenings like this one and so many special
memories, I feel extremely rich in the “magical moments” that money can’t buy!
I am sure you’re reading this betu.. just want to say
God bless you always.. march on to even greater glory.. and know that I love
you and will always be super-duper proud of you.. simply because.. Wherever you
go.. whatever you do.. you’ll do extremely well.. I know!!
Thank you as always for reading.. and please share
your names at the end of your comments!!
Truly a magical moment!
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ReplyDeleteWow, you must have felt so proud and happy. Truly magical 😊
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion the motivation that teachers get is not from their remuneration, but from the joy of Guiding and contributing to their students growth and development .
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ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing ma'am
ReplyDeleteThis sure is an amazing feeling….even though i haven’t touched upon as many kids’ lives as you have, I can totally relate to that feeling- Yukti
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ReplyDeleteWow !I know how this feels.As a teacher I have been through this many times and it makes me so proud!
ReplyDeleteAs a mom who saw you wield your magic wand in those formative years I can’t thank you enough for the foundations you and the team at Saifee built. The critical values of integrity and hard work were sown in those pre school years.
ReplyDeleteI know that if more of us acknowledge the value of the teacher in making our Children who they turn out to be, we will be kinder and the world will be a better place.
Thank you Pallavi
My wife and daughter are both teachers as you are fully aware . I’ve experienced the awesome feeling when in an unexpected place out of Mumbai, a student walks upto my wife and says “ Miss you remember me ? And guess what? Mostly she does recall even their names after decades. Such moments are magical. Great feeling Pallu. - Ashwin.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your magical moment. Wow…hats off to your memory in making a connection with the name. It’s a great feeling when you see these little ones grow up to be so successful and become true role models. But at some point Pallu, you’ve been one for many I’m sure.
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