Once upon a time in the serene forests of Himachal Pradesh, there lived a young elephant named Raju. Raju had big dreams—dreams that flowed like the winding river near his home.
One sunny morning, Raju approached his wise friend, Guru Monkey 🐒, who sat atop a banyan tree. “Guru,” Raju trumpeted, “I want to swim faster! How can I achieve it?”
Guru Monkey adjusted his spectacles and grinned.
“Ah, Raju,” he chattered, “setting goals is like planting a mango tree. You need strong roots to bear sweet fruit.”
Raju blinked. “Mango tree? Roots?”
“Yes,” Guru Monkey nodded. “First, let’s plant our tree—the big goal. What do you wish to achieve?”
Raju flapped his ears. “I want to race across the river faster than anyone!”
“Excellent!” Guru Monkey said. “That’s your mango tree. But remember, Raju, trees grow in stages. Let’s break it down.”
They sat by the riverbank, and Guru Monkey drew patterns in the sand. “Step one,” he said, “is to practice your strokes. Each stroke is a root. The more you practice, the deeper your roots.”
Raju nodded. “Root by root, stroke by stroke.”
“Exactly!” Guru Monkey said. “Step two: celebrate progress. Imagine colorful flowers on your tree. When you swim a little faster, bloom!”
Raju flapped his ears. “I’ll bloom like a marigold!”
“Step three,” Guru Monkey continued, “is patience. Trees need rain and sun. Sometimes storms come, but don’t uproot. Keep growing.”
Raju splashed water. “What if I get tired?”
“Rest,” Guru Monkey said. “Rest is shade for your tree. It helps you grow stronger. And remember, Raju, even slow growth is growth.”
Raju practiced daily. His strokes improved, and he cheered for each small victory. Sometimes he rested under the banyan tree, listening to its ancient whispers.
One sunny afternoon, Raju swam faster than ever. His mango tree bore ripe fruit! Guru Monkey clapped his paws. “Raju, you’re a tree nurturer!”
Raju trumpeted. “And my tree leads to victory!”
From then on, Raju raced across the river, his mango tree sturdy and laden with golden fruit. And every time he swam, he remembered Guru Monkey’s wisdom: “Goals are like mango trees, Raju. Nurture them root by root, stroke by stroke.”
And so, young adventurer, that’s how Raju the Elephant learned about setting goals. 🌿🌊
Remember, dear one, your dreams are trees waiting to bear sweet fruit! 🌼🌳
Learning from Raju
Creativity: Blend ideas like stones in a river.
Progress: Adapt, find a way around obstacles.
Intuition: Trust your gut; dig deeper.
Time: Life flows like a river; keep moving.
At RKIS (R K International School, Nabahi Sarkaghat, Himachal Pradesh), we nurture growth, provide top-notch academics, and prepare students for competitive exams. Our holistic approach fosters brilliance and athletic achievements. Join us on this journey of building bridges—of dreams and possibilities!
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