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Be Happy with What You Have

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Be Happy with What You Have

Raghav and Samar were classmates who traveled on the same school bus every morning. Even though they were in the same grade, they were in different sections, so they never had classes together.

Every day, they stood at their neighborhood bus stop in Pune and talked about school, homework, or any random thoughts that popped into their heads.

Chocolate Happiness

One Monday morning, RaghavтАЩs mom handed him a big chocolate barтАФ his absolute favorite!! It had crispy wafers inside, and it was all wrapped up in a creamy layer of chocolate. He put it into his school bag, and he was already looking forward to eating it later.

When the bus finally arrived, Raghav got in and found his usual seat near the window. A minute later, Samar sat down next to him, and he started unwrapping his own chocolate bar. But this one looked different. The wrapper was shiny, and when Samar peeled it open, the chocolate inside had almonds and caramel. This chocolate bar looked a lot more yummy than the one Raghav had.

тАЬWhoa, Samar! That looks so good!тАЭ Raghav said as he was staring at it.

Samar responded. тАЬYeah! My dad got it from Dubai. ItтАЩs my favorite!тАЭ

Just moments ago, Raghav had been so excited about his own chocolate. But now? His excitement started to disappear. Compared to SamarтАЩs chocolate bar, his chocolate bar suddenly felt… less special.

Temptation

Raghav couldnтАЩt stop staring at SamarтАЩs chocolate. It looked so much better than his. The more he looked, the more he wanted to try it.

After hesitating for a bit, he finally asked, тАЬHey, can I have a little piece?тАЭ

Samar shook his head. тАЬSorry, Raghav. I really want to eat it all myself.тАЭ

Hearing that made Raghav feel disappointed. Now, he just sat there quietly as he watched Samar enjoy every bite. He still had his own chocolate, but he barely even looked at it. All he could think about was how good SamarтАЩs chocolate bar must taste.

Costly Mistake

As the bus continued on its route, it suddenly hit a speed bump. Raghav, who had been leaning a little toward Samar, suddenly lost his balance. At the same time, his hand movedтАФ almost like he was still hoping Samar would share his chocolate.

And thenтАж PLOP!

Before he even knew what had happened, his own chocolate bar slipped right out of his hands. He watched as it fell to the dusty bus floor and rolled under the seat.

тАЬOh no!тАЭ he cried.

Samar looked at him but simply shrugged. тАЬI told you, this one is mine.тАЭ Without saying anything more, he took another bite of his chocolate and looked away.

Raghav bent down and picked up his chocolate bar covered in dust. He was feeling sad. If only he had just focused on his own chocolate instead of getting distracted by SamarтАЩs, he would still have it.

Moment of Truth

For the rest of the ride, Raghav sat in silence. He felt awful. Not just because he lost his chocolate but because he realized how silly he had been. If he had just been happy with what he had, he would be enjoying his treat right now.

Later that evening, when he got home, his mom immediately noticed something was up. тАЬWhatтАЩs wrong, Raghav?тАЭ she asked. 

Raghav told her everything. He told her how excited he had been about his chocolate, how he got distracted by SamarтАЩs, and how he ended up dropping his own because he was not paying attention.

His mom listened carefully and then gave him a warm smile. She put a hand on his shoulder and said, тАЬRaghav, there will always be something out there that seems better than what we have. But happiness comes from enjoying what is already ours.тАЭ

Her words really hit him. She was right.

Lesson Learned 

The next morning, before he left for school, his mom handed him another chocolate barтАФ the same kind as before. This time, when he got on the bus and unwrapped it, he did not even look at what anyone else had. He just smiled and enjoyed every bite.

And at that moment, he truly realized that it is always better to appreciate what you have rather than wish for something that belongs to someone else.

Q. Why were Raghav and Samar not in the same class even though they were in the same grade?
A. Raghav and Samar were in different sections, which means that their school had multiple groups for the same grade level.

Q. What made SamarтАЩs chocolate seem more appealing to Raghav?
A. SamarтАЩs chocolate bar wrapper was shinier, and the chocolate had almonds and caramel. It looked so much more tempting than RaghavтАЩs simple wafer-filled bar.

Q. Why did Samar refuse to share his chocolate with Raghav?
A. Samar really wanted to eat the whole thing himself, and he had no obligation to share it with anyone.

Q. How did Raghav end up dropping his chocolate?
A. The bus hit a speed bump while Raghav was leaning toward Samar, and at that moment, his chocolate slipped out of his hands and fell on the dirty floor.

Q. How did Samar react when Raghav dropped his chocolate?
A. Samar just shrugged and continued eating his own chocolate, showing no sympathy for RaghavтАЩs mistake.

Chocolate Ring Toss тАУ Aim and Win

Activity:
Parents can set up a fun ring toss challenge where kids try to land plastic rings around chocolates placed on the floor or table. This activity improves hand-eye coordination and patience while making snack time exciting!

Why ItтАЩs Fun:
Kids love games that involve a challenge! Tossing the rings makes them feel like theyтАЩre playing a carnival-style game, and the reward of winning chocolates adds extra motivation. Parents and kids can also take turns playing to make it a family competition.

Products:
10 chocolates (wrapped, placed in 2 rows)
Plastic rings (small enough to fit around the chocolates)
Tape or chalk (to mark the throwing line)
A tray or table (to arrange chocolates)

How It Works:
Set Up the Chocolates тАУ Place 10 chocolates in 2 rows of 5 on a table or flat surface.
Mark the Throwing Spot тАУ Parents create a starting line at a fair distance from the chocolates.
Toss the Rings тАУ Each player gets 5 plastic rings and must try to land them on the chocolates.
Win the Chocolates тАУ If a ring fully lands on a chocolate, the player wins that chocolate as a prize!

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