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Be Yourself: Arun's Journey

Wisdom Pixar style

Arun, a young boy who recently moved to a new town, struggles to fit in at his new school. Constantly facing criticism for not doing things the 'right' way, he begins to feel like he can't do anything correctly. Feeling lost and ready to give up, Arun has a heart-to-heart with his teacher, who shows him the beauty of being unique. Empowered with newfound wisdom, Arun learns that being true to himself is the best way to fit in.

Arun had just moved to a new town and was starting at a new school. He wanted to make friends and fit in, but everything felt different. At his old school, he knew the rules, but here, he felt lost. On the first day, he noticed everyone seemed to know what to do except him. Arun felt like he was always doing something wrong.

During recess, Arun joined a group playing soccer. He loved the game and thought it would be a good way to make friends. When he kicked the ball hard, expecting cheers, a boy shouted. - Hey! You kicked it too hard! Arun's heart sank. He thought he had done well.

At lunchtime, Arun tried to copy the other kids. He noticed they were using spoons, so he did the same. A girl giggled and pointed. - Why are you eating like that? Use a fork! Arun felt his cheeks burn with embarrassment. He just wanted to do things right.

The next day, Arun faced another challenge. Some kids were using chopsticks, and he felt the pressure to blend in. - Why aren't you using chopsticks? someone asked. Arun tried to manage with the chopsticks but only managed to drop his food. He felt like he couldn't do anything right.

Feeling overwhelmed, Arun sat alone under a tree during recess. Ms. Meera, his teacher, noticed and approached him. - Something on your mind, Arun? He sighed deeply. - I just want to do things the right way, but I keep messing up. Ms. Meera listened patiently.

Listening to Arun, Ms. Meera shared a story about leaves in the wind. - When the wind blows, do all the leaves move the same way? Arun shook his head. - No, they don't. - Exactly, she said. Everyone has their own way, and that's okay. Arun felt a glimmer of hope.

Encouraged by Ms. Meera's words, Arun decided to be himself. During the next soccer game, he kicked the ball his way. Some kids cheered, some didn't—but he felt happy. At lunch, he used whatever utensil felt right. - This is me, he thought, and that's okay.

Over time, Arun made friends who appreciated him for who he was. He realized he didn't need to change to fit in. - Being myself is enough, he smiled. Arun's journey taught him that true wisdom comes from being true to yourself. And with that, he felt truly at home.

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