The Positive Journal

A few days ago, I was teaching him( my lil 5 year old brother )chess. I taught him the basic moves of queen, king, pawns, bishops, knights, rooks . He listened with those wide, curious eyes. But who knows if he truly understood? Five-year-olds do not  follow rules. They reinvent them. He started making his own rules. His own regulations. In his world, pawns moved like queens. Knights did what they felt like. And honestly ? The confidence with which he played..  you would think he could defeat grandmasters like Magnus or Gukesh. That fearless energy. That “I know everything” vibe. I realized something. What we think we are teaching… becomes something completely different in their minds. And maybe that’s okay. I expect nothing from him. But I promise to give him everything I can. It’s a privilege to be an elder sister.

“ Didi, Will You Play Charlie Charlie?” One evening he came running to me. “Didi, will you play Charlie Charlie with me?” He knew everything. Two pencils. One paper. A candle. Lights off. I played along. Then he said, “Didi, give me your phone.” I asked, “Why?” He smiled and said, “I want to play Hanuman Chalisa.” I laughed. But my heart? It went soft. In that moment, I wasn’t worried. I felt proud. Safe. Relieved. Because somewhere between cartoons and reels, this little boy chose faith over fear. What Kids Really Learn ? That moment hit deep. Kids don’t just copy what they watch. They absorb what they feel. Maybe guidance isn’t control. Maybe it’s presence. Maybe it’s love. And quiet values passed without lectures. We stress about screens. We panic about the future. We think we’re losing traditions. But roots? Roots are subtle. They grow underground first. That day reminded me  values don’t need speeches. They need an environment. And as an elder sister, that is my re...

𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬. I was asked to prepare. Not casually but seriously. To conduct a stage, hold the mic, and manage an audience. I believed in the opportunity because I was told to. I prepared with confidence, excitement, and pride, even shared the moment with my family. And then, quietly, the decision changed. Not because I lacked skill or confidence, but because sometimes ability isn’t the deciding factor but background is. I was asked by my teacher to prepare for an external event where I would conduct the stage. It wasn’t about representing the school , but was about communication, confidence, and the ability to handle a mic in front of an audience. I prepared seriously. Because when a student is told to prepare, it creates trust. Later, the decision changed. Another student was chosen & not because of stronger stage presence, confidence, or co...

 Nowadays, our generation is often called the generation of content creators and influencers. We don’t need to meet people in person to connect with them; just a click on “request” or “follow” is enough to become part of someone’s network, even if we are essentially strangers. Social media can be both useful and powerful. Children, in particular, are naturally creative and curious about the world around them. They love engaging in activities that excite them and motivate them to take action. Social media provides a space where they can not only explore their interests but also learn how to express themselves, depending on the content they consume. Children can gain academic clarity while still enjoying their youth. Social media can be beneficial when parental controls are enabled, allowing parents to monitor their child’s activities. Often, we force children to watch educational videos, which they may find boring or uninteresting. That’s where we fail. Instead, we should identify w...

Hello , everyone! I am Preeti Shira, a student, content writer and a content creator. People say miracles happen when you believe in them… And my parents must be very strong believers because according to my mom, my birth was nothing less than a dramatic movie. She says, “Beta, when you were born, the doctor fainted, your dad forgot your name, and your grandmother started feeding sweets to strangers!” Basically, I arrived and chaos followed. I always ask her, “Ma, were you happy or scared?” She laughs and says, “Both! You screamed louder than the hospital alarm.” But the real story isn’t about noise or sweets , It’s about belief. You see, when I was born, I was a weak baby. Doctors said, Let’s wait and watch. But my parents said, Let’s pray and believe. Every night, my mom would hold my tiny hand and whisper, You are our miracle… you’ll grow strong one day. Growing up, I realized miracles don’t always come with shiny lights or angels flying down. Sometimes, they come disgui...

Hello beautiful, welcoming you to,  The emotions dictionary   Today we will learn about the feeling of nostalgia and telepathy. Sounds interesting, right?  Emotion of the day : Telepathia  Origin : nostalgia + telepathy  Nostalgia means something feels like home and telepathy means when two souls don't need to communicate but they just sense that what is on the mind of other person.  Meaning : The ache of knowing someone deeply without ever saying it. A deep, silent connection between two souls. We often see our mothers who understands us without saying a word. She knows our presence , we don't need to speak. Because she held us in her belly for nine months and that telepathic connection between us and our moms is so intense and deep. The most interesting part when two persons have feelings for each other but neither of one confesses and that connection stays unspoken and intense. It could be felt with the loved ones because it feels like nostal...