AN SBIP FEELING
My English HOD came smiling during one of my free
periods. “Madam, you are selected as one
of the members to attend tomorrow’s SBIP.
The chances are all given to the seniors. It is an important one and you
are requested not to miss it.” Tomorrow
was then 1st August. I was more than excited by the way my HOD
expressed it. Later I came to know that
the SBIP was on GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION.
The arrangement aroused my curiosity and I liked it.
The groups were divided and visibly pasted on the door. We were not allowed to
enter the room unless the permission was granted. I browsed my members. Yes,
there were six of us. A wise and a good distribution –teacher, office
assistant, student….different background.
Once inside, I read a card on our table loud enough.
It read ….PEACE. This added another joy and excitement. The facilitators were
more confident. They really worked hard and the planning well done. Thumps up
for that!!!
The SBIP began with the introduction. It wasn’t a
normal introduction. There was a purpose and with it some values attached. The core values of global citizenship were neatly
hung in front. The person introducing must choose one of them and have reasons
to explain. Principal started his
introduction followed by others. Many preferred LOVE but everyone had different
reasons.
The turn came to PEACE group. Time was precious so
all did not get the opportunity. We chose madam Deki. She stood and walked in
front with full confidence. We were wondering about her choice. Inside I was
guessing she would go with LOVE. But NO!!! She chose HONESTY.
The reasons
threw me to the air. I appreciated it….VERY MUCH. It was really analyzed and
critically thought. She explained, “I am going with HONESTY. I have my own reasons unlike yours. The TRUTH, the LOVE, the PEACE, the NON-VOILENCE---They are all conditional. If it favors you will follow it. If it doesn’t there will be hatred in place of love, lies in place of truth, and violence in place of non-violence. But HONESTY is unconditional. It doesn’t matter in what state you are, it will be there with oneself. So, I choose HONESTY.” I was more happy for the reasons she explained. It took me to another level of thinking. Human BRAINS are a real magic. You can think of what others can’t. And all I could do was just appreciate it!!!
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