Sowing Seeds of Thankfulness: JKPS Kunjwani nurtures future leaders
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: “When you say thank you, you don’t just appreciate someone, you inspire others to do the same”. With such thought provoking statement, Anandpreet of 7th Kaveri conducted the morning assembly alongwith her classmates on the topic “Gratitude” at JKPS Kunjwani.
Generating more heat on the stage Manvik said, “Gratitude is more than just good manners; it is a way of seeing and appreciating the goodness in our lives. When we say thank you sincerely, we spread kindness – like ripples in water. One small act of gratitude can inspire another, creating a chain of positivity that travels far beyond what we can see”.
“Think about it – when someone appreciates your efforts, don’t you feel happy and motivated to do more good? That’s the ripple effect of gratitude. It begins with one word, one smile, on thank you – and it keeps moving from one heart to another”, she added.
Taking it a notch higher, Riyansh addd, “When we thank our parents, teachers, friends, or even strangers, we make the world a little warmer, a little kinder, and a lot happier. So, let’s make gratitude a habit. Let’s start every day with a thankful heart and end it with appreciation. Remember, gratitude costs nothing but gives everything”.
Harnoor recited a poem on the topic Gratitude – the ripple Effect, a poem inspired by the works of Maya Angelou.
A smile you give,
a hand you lend,
Can start a wave
that has no end.
A thank you whispered,
soft and true,
Returns in time,
and blesses you.
One act of care,
one word so kind,
Can heal a heart,
or change a mind.
Like ripples spreading
on the sea,
Gratitude flows endlessly.
When hearts are open,
you will grow,
From one warm soul
to all below
A single spark,
a gentle deed,
Can plant a forest
from one seed
So, let us live with
hearts that see,
The good in you,
the good in me.
For every ripple
that we start,
Comes back to light
another heart.
Under the segment Quotations, Vivan quoted Robert Brothe, “Gratitude and attitude are not the challenges, they are choices”. Milindeep referred to Shri Ravi Shankar, “When you feel grateful an invisible blanket of peace covers you; it makes you glow, makes you happy and makes you feel strong”. Aadrit quoted Mother Teresa, “Gratitude is not only the greatest virtue, but the parents of all other”. Aaroohi cited Henery Warm Beecher, “Gratitude is the fairest form of blossom that springs from the soul”.
Shobit referred to Arianna Huffington, “Living in a state of gratitude is the gateway to grace”. Sameer quoted Melody Battie, “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough and more”. Atharv referred to Aesop, “Gratitude turns what are having into enough”. Ekansh quoted Walt Disney, “The more you are in state of gratitude, the more you will attract things to be grateful for”.
Agastya referred to James Allen “No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks”. Anmol quoted Charles Massie, “Gratitude is a currency that we can mint for ourselves and spend without fear of bankruptcy”.
Addressing the gathering, the Principal JKPS Kunjwani Rajesh Rathore appreciated the thoughtful efforts of the students and remarked: “Gratitude is not a mere word – it is a powerful attitude that shapes character and strengthens the soul. When we say thank you, we do not just acknowledge goodness; we multiply it. A grateful heart can never be defeated – it sees opportunities in challenges, blessings in every moment, and beauty in every soul.”
“May every child at JKPS Kunjwani carry the light of gratitude – not only in words, but in actions. Let us spread warmth, respect, and appreciation wherever we go. Remember, greatness begins with humility, and humility grows from gratitude. Let us keep this ripple alive – today, tomorrow, and always”, he summed up.
