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Not just bags, Create Stories by Deepak Sharma distributing Joyful Bag: Khushyion Ka Basta

Childhood… it is one of the truly wonderful time for anyone’s life. India has a wonderful blend of variety of people. On one end, there is a sight of children who refuse to care about their clothes or belongings, as long as they get to live and explore life. These children are taught to contribute to the household chores, which is taken quite as a task in many western countries.
On the other glance, there is a class of growing children, who are blessed with the finest things in life. However, they quickly learn the art of competition followed by ego. Though they are quite content, but limited to their specific way of lifestyle.
In a walk down the road, both the children played on different sides. As expected, the fashion forwards were enjoying their time with smart gadgets, competitions or absolute green grass to avoid dust. The other side soaked in dust and pleasures of freedom to act any way they like.
While there is nothing wrong with either faces of childhood, there could an addition to the experience of the childhood by exploring more of life. To be honest, it could be for everyone, not just children.
Well, this lesson comes with experience from an inspiring soul, who not only feels that way but makes it happen. Bridging the gap and helping both the children cross over, Deepak Sharma, founder of Create Stories (Social Welfare Society) has some innovative ways to change the world one step at a time.
Not covering all the aspects, but this one is essential for the post.

Joyful Bag: Khushyion Ka Basta

Oh… I remember the long ago, when I actually heard my mother calling out to pick my ‘basta’. We might have transformed ourselves to leave away those simple terminologies, but connecting back not only heals, but it enlightens our soul.
From my experience, the drive to provide bags to underprivileged children run by Deepak Sharma is so much more. I remember the first letter he showed me written by class III student inserted in the bag to make it joyful… There are no words to describe the magic in those innocent words.
Where some little ones could not read the letter, it was a site from a fairytale, where Deepak Sharma sat down with the kids’, reading them these letters. Some wondered about their well-wishers, some wished to write many such letters and some took inspiration.  
While on his drive to distribute bags recently, when I joined him… I noticed how the faces of the little children lit up at the sight of these refurbished bags. I could never imagine a bag bringing so much happiness to anyone.
To these lovely children, I pray every child gets to celebrate these moments of joy like you do.

x

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