In a small village in Ambasamudram, Tamil Nadu, nestled between green paddy fields and coconut trees, a young boy named Arun sat in his classroom, tapping his pencil impatiently. He wanted to run outside and play, but his teacher, Lakshmi Miss, had given him a writing assignment. Arun had never been good at sitting still. Whenever he got frustrated, he would either shout or storm out of the classroom, slamming the door behind him. His temper was like the monsoon winds—unpredictable and fierce.
One day, something unexpected happened. The school Principal announced that an important visitor was coming. The teachers whispered among themselves, and the students sat up straighter. The visitor was Vishwanathan Sir from Pipaltree’s teacher training program.
Vishwanathan Sir spoke to the teachers about self-regulation—the ability to control emotions, thoughts, and actions. “Children are like little boats in a big ocean,” he said. “If they don’t learn how to steer, they will be tossed around by every wave.”
Lakshmi Miss listened carefully. She thought of Arun and decided to try something new. She introduced a “Pause and Breathe” rule in class. Whenever students felt angry or frustrated, they had to pause, take deep breaths, and count to five before reacting.
At first, Arun ignored it. He thought it was silly. But then, something shocking happened.
One afternoon, during recess, Arun was playing kabaddi. His team was winning when suddenly, a boy from the other team tripped him on purpose. Arun fell hard on the ground, scraping his knee. The other boy smirked. Arun’s anger exploded like a thunderclap. His hands clenched into fists. His heart pounded. Everyone around him froze—they knew Arun’s temper too well. Would he push the boy? Would he start a fight?
For a moment, Arun almost did. But then, a small voice in his head whispered:
Pause. Breathe. Count to five.
He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Then another. And another. The storm inside him began to calm.
When he opened his eyes, instead of fighting, he stood up, dusted off his uniform, and walked away. The other students stared in disbelief. Arun had never backed down from a fight before.
That evening, at home, his little sister Meera accidentally spilled his glass of buttermilk. His mother braced herself, expecting him to yell. But Arun simply sighed, then smiled. “It’s okay, Meera. Let’s clean it up together.”
His mother was astonished. “Lakshmi Miss has truly taught you something valuable,” she said with a proud smile.
Arun realized that self-regulation wasn’t just about school—it was about life. It made him stronger, not weaker. And thanks to Pipaltree’s training, Lakshmi Miss had given her students the greatest gift: the ability to sail smoothly, no matter how strong the storm.
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