Curious Tourist

Once we had completed our institute in Pune, we were off to our respective cities. I went to Ahmedabad but not directly. My friend and I decided to visit Mumbai for sightseeing and for indulging in all the touristy affair that Mumbai had to offer. From Mumbai we boarded a plane to our destination city- the city of Gandhi, the city of peace and love, the city of Ahmedabad. Now I am staying in a rented flat with 2 lovely fellows who are just like me. Arpit and Cibin love to experiment with their lives, they like to travel and explore new places, they are foodies in a true sense and they are also highly committed towards the cause. I like them so much more because they are so very gentle and caring. They are among the nicest people I have ever met in my life. Moving to a new city initially felt so overwhelming but with their love and care, their amazing humour and their huge support, I seldom feel homesick. I have never really stayed away from my home for too long. Being at home, I alw

After going through a rigorous training at the Institute in Pune, I felt as if nothing is beyond my reach and that I can make the impossible possible. I not only survived the intense tasks at the Institute but also got good at them as I came out with flying colors and a new found self confidence. I really surprised myself by the intense passion and grit that I displayed during the institute. I became a different person altogether, someone I always wanted to become- a person who knows his purpose and also works relentlessly towards it. I started to believe in the power of purpose and commitment and deeply understood the 'why' of what I do. I taught in a summer school in Pune for four weeks. There I met my very first children whom I taught for the very first time in my life. In the process, I think I learnt more from them than they learned from me. I learnt how to have a smile on my face and stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult of times. I learnt how to forgive an