It is surprising to discover how a small group of committed people can spread joy, when they choose to do so. Of the many stories that have been shared with us from all corners of our country, here is one from Ahmedabad, where a group of 7 students from The Calorx School, under the guidance of 2 teachers, managed to reach out to 350 people. The event, called 'Bringing Back Warm Smiles', raised Rs10,000 which was used to buy blankets that were in turn distributed to those who needed them, in and around the city. Some blankets were also sent to those affected by the floods in Andhra Pradesh.
What was the reward for those whose only thoughts were to spread some warmth in other's lives? That is best expressed in the words of one of the volunteers: "I would like to tell you that it is a great moment to see joy on the faces of people whose hearts you have touched. We were very happy with our hard work."
And so were the teachers who were involved in this for as they put it, the students learnt to manage and organise the event, learnt to care, but most important, learnt to empathise with those in need. And snug in their own beds, the students must have felt joyous that they had managed to protect others too from the cold. That is joy, the Joy of Giving.
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