Dynamics of Consuming Less and Creating More

 am aI science teacher in a government school.

After passing out  12th class from school many of my female students did #nursery training and startedv teaching preschool kids in private schools.

Some of my other female students learned #classical dance for two years. It so happened they got married and could not continue dance training. Since they are creative girls they are always teaching dance to 3 to 4 kids at home. For them, it is not a question of money. They are putting in these sincere efforts as they wish that their passion for creativity remains alive in them. I appreciate their cooperative in-laws also who are so #encouraging of their daughter-in-law.

One of my students is good at baking and makes #cakes on order with no sugar/ egg. These types of cakes are very much in demand as people are very conscious about the consumption of sugar.

Some of my female students help design experts in making ready-made #garments. Some are learning computer courses also.

Taking inspiration from me, some of my students are putting their creative skills into #writing. Some are involved in # the translation of articles from one language to another.

I feel so proud of these female students because when they create, definitely they #consume less, this is the law of nature. Less consumption of TV, Netflix, and YouTube time. It’s a great achievement in this world of science and technology.

Many people spend a lot of time watching TV and YouTube but never put that knowledge into action. That superficial knowledge they make use of in gossiping on the phone.

I tell my students please write more, paint more, create more discussions, and products and bring your #ideas out into the world as and when possible.

Even in my school, I encourage a lot of #debate topics that are relevant to society, to be taken up by students. Students' thoughts are creative and bring new ideas to the world. I am also in favor of making abstract and concrete educational collages for students. Some creative students put life in digital educational #collages through their selection of lovely shades of colors.

Many students say” Madam we think that we are learning from audio/ video content but as soon as we try to put that knowledge into action we feel some pieces are missing. This is because too much knowledge of contents # paralyze thinking.”

I always advise my students to set boundaries for consumption: Limit your time spent on consuming content. Maybe it’s just 30 minutes a day of watching videos or reading articles. You should dedicate the rest of your time to creating.

Many students make creative activities part of their #routine: some write, design, record, or do any creative work, they do it consistently, even if they may not get into Perfection.

These students are role #models for many other students.

Students' creativity inclination makes them #successful in any effort they do in life.

These students believe in creating more and consuming less.I so proud of my students and wish them well in every activity they do in life.

Are you spending  lot of time on TV and gossiping  please think and try to spend time in creative activities  if possible. 

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Making Science Easy through Poetry & Photos ✨

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I am not Your Property

 I am a science teacher in a government school. My next-door neighbors are fond of #dog and they have a pet dog Romi. They treat him very well. They keep him in #kennel outside their house. When I come home from school dog greets me, I feel very happy to see him greeting me.

The other day I was about to sleep after preparing my lecture to be taught in class. Suddenly I saw a dog near me. I greeted him. He said “Madam I am a dog. You know madam I am not capable of taking care of myself without human’s help. Some of my friend's owners sometimes tie my friends up and forget to feed my friends #properly, I do realize those owners must be having some problems at their hands as to why they behave in such a way. But madam sometimes it becomes too much for my friends. I feel #sorry for them.”

Dog further said “Some of my friends (dogs) are abandoned by persons on a forgotten #road. In that condition my friends feel afraid and #lonely. My friends look for the owner and wonder why they left them behind. I feel sorry for my friends. Madam we dogs are not #property that one can throw away and #forget.”

Dog further said, “Madam sometimes if the owner chooses to leave us dogs in a kennel, we get fearful and expect that every sound of footsteps we hear from that moment on will be our owner, coming to find us.”

I said ” Dear dog for me you are not just a dog – you are a living, breathing #creature. If person x chooses to take the dog home, I expect that he will give him (dog) the things a dog needs to be happy and healthy.”

Dog further said ” Madam we dogs expect good food, clean water, a warm bed, and lots of love. Don’t abandon us. Don’t kick us. Don’t leave us when life gets busy. “

I said,” Dear doggy whenever my student brings a pet dog home, I always ask him/her please, commit with me while your pet is alive and never abandon him(dog), otherwise dear student don’t bring pet dog at home .”

I soon realized all this episode was a sweet dream. I shared the same with my neighbors, husband and family.

Sukarma Thareja 

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I write to make Science easy through Poetry & Photos

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Important Skills

 I am a science teacher in a government school. When I demonstrate science experiments in class, my main emphasis is on the great power of skill ie #observation. 

I am listing a few examples of the same below

Preparation of Oxygen in the lab. Potassium permanganate is heated in the presence of Manganese oxide.  Oxygen is collected in a gas jar through water #displacement. 

I ask students to do the following observation

1.What is color  of Potassium  Permanganate.(answer- dark purple in colour)

2. Why is oxygen collected through water displacement (answer- oxygen is insoluble in water)

I make it compulsory for every student to wear eye protection while performing this experiment. 

I also share observations about natural phenomena of Nature. Some examples I give to my students are listed below. 

a. Yellow leaves fall new leaves come out in trees during specific seasons of the year.

 b.When raw fruit ripes it changes colour.

 c. When cooked food decays it gives a foul smell.

While teaching I concentrate that while gaining knowledge in a particular field it is best to acquire some important skills also.

#Deep diving skill

 What is deep diving skill? The same can be explained in the following example.

Many times some students tell lies about their marks obtained in examinations. But they forget by doing so they are not helping themselves. 

By deep #diving, they will soon realize with time that being dishonest with themselves they are disturbing their soul. 

Deep diving power skill is used by police officers. They cross-examine each case of crime from many angles. To examine each angle of crime they dive deep to find the truth of happening. Diving deeply into topics can be time-consuming and challenging, it is undoubtedly a key to #success.

Power of connecting the #dots:

The same can be explained by the following example which I experience in day-to-day life.

I learned to make vegetable rice through instruction from my mother. 

My mother instructed me to put turmeric along with rice while cooking vegetable rice.

  For cooking lemon rice my mother instructed me to first boil rice separately. Then put turmeric and lemon on boiled rice. On mixing two, a bright #golden yellow color will appear. 

I observed in preparing lemon rice yellow color appeared to be a golden yellow shade, which is different from the han yellow color of vegetable rice.

Above mentioned two observations were like dots of information in my mind.

Why color of the two types of rice is different? I connected the dots through two types of rice cooking experiences.

 I connected the dots by following the procedure.

When lemon juice is added to turmeric, a chemical #reaction occurs that changes the color of the turmeric from dirty yellow to yellow-gold: I found the following explanation and a digital link of the same is given below(Explanation: Turmeric is a natural indicator that changes color based on the pH level of a solution. Turmeric contains #curcumin, a chemical that is yellow in acidic or neutral solutions but turns red in basic solutions. Lemon juice is acidic, so it changes the color of turmeric to 

 I explained the same to the students.

Moral - observation, connecting dots and deep diving are three important skills students should concentrate on. 

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Sukarma Thareja

Making Science Easy through Poetry & Photos ✨

Science is not boring formulas.
Science is stories, pictures, and poetry that touch the heart.

🌐 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/drsukarmaranithareja/home

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👉 Hindi Ebook "Kishor Chetna":
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👉 English Book: Making Science 

Rat Race

 I was about to sleep after preparing for my class lecture for tomorrow.

One angel-like gentleman came and said,” Madam I wish to share my #mistake with you,   I did  in my life.”

I said “Sir after retirement you have moved to the big house. You have a big #car and a big TV and fridge. What all you need sir? “

The gentleman said ” Here I made a big mistake. I spent my hard-earned money on things mentioned by you to satisfy my #ego. I thought that happiness lies in the projection of my materialistic goods. I never realized that this lifestyle is killing my peace of mind and my pious soul."

He further said “Now to compensate for that huge money I spent on buying a big fridge and car, I have to do extra work in the form of private #tutions which sometimes my old age does not permit to do so. I feel suffocated. There is an increase in stress in my life. I feel burnt out and there is a lack of work balance in my life."

I said, “You should have built a small house sir, and with saved money, you could have enjoyed your #freedom by doing creative writing like I am  doing.”

A gentleman said ” Respected madam my sincere advice to you is please keep doing #creative writing and never get in the rat race of private tuitions and buying the biggest TV and Car. Enjoy your freedom with saved money. Feel happy and #peaceful.”

I found it was a sweet dream for me. I shared the same with my teacher #colleagues, children and my husband. Everyone agreed that Gentlemen in Dream spoke everything right about people trapped in a lifestyle in the rat race.

I shared the same precious knowledge with my students also. I said" Friends never try to get into a rat race lifestyle. It is nothing but a repeating cycle of pursuit for earning money. It gives you no time for relaxation and enjoyment. Sometimes rat race fixes you in an unending cycle of earning money in such a way that you forget to take care of your children.  As a result, children suffer like anything. Money earned in a rat race lifestyle never goes in the right direction."

Moral – Never make financial #mistakes in life by spending more money than earned money.

Sukarma Thareja

Making Science Easy through Poetry & Photos ✨

Science is not boring formulas.
Science is stories, pictures, and poetry that touch the heart.

🌐 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/drsukarmaranithareja/home

👉 Visit My Blog:
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👉 Hindi Ebook "Kishor Chetna":
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When not Happy with Present Path

 I am a science teacher in a government school.

My old student Ram is not very happy with his present path. Ram is doing B.A (Hons) history in one of the good colleges in the city.

Ram said,” Madam many  time, I get agonized over my future #career path.”

I said” Ram please have patience and courage in your doings. To find the right path which can help you in making you strong in life. I suggest you do the following simple exercise."

1. Make a list of the things in life that make you #happy.”

To help Ram resolve the issues he is facing in life I suggested the following.

I said"Ram please make two lists. One list that contains those types of actions in life that make you happy # instantaneously. For example, eating ice cream on a hot summer day. Meeting an old friend after many days. Playing indoor games."

I further said "Make a second list which includes actions that may give you happiness. That happiness may take a long time to appear and a long time to #fade away. Examples of the same are 1. walking in green surroundings, 2. playing basketball with junior boys and giving tips for the game."

I further added “Some of the activities listed in the first category list might #clash with the activities listed in the second list. An example of the same is

1. Eating ice cream every day instead of eating healthy meals. This activity can not be common in both lists mentioned above”.

Ram said” But a few activities in both lists might fit into both #categories. An example of the same is as follows. As a teacher madam you make educational #collages while teaching. The best teacher enjoys making instantaneous educational collages while teaching.  Many teachers may enjoy making educational collages with the help of students after teaching a whole chapter in class. Good teachers like making both types of educational collages mentioned above. Both activities give good teachers an equal amount of happiness."

I said, "People who believe in eco walk enjoy an equal amount of happiness if the eco walk is done for a few minutes or hours".

Ram further said,” Madam I will circle those items, that bring me both short-term happiness and #long-term happiness.”

I further said, “Ram above mentioned activities which you have circled  are special in a way that you can spend your life doing those but still will never feel  you’ve worked a day.”

Ram said ” Madam activities that help us feel calm or happy relax the mind and uplift the spirit. An example of the same is 1. physical exercises like walking or yoga. 2. Spending time in nature brings joy and sparks joy. They release feel-good #hormones”

I said” Ram #meditation and deep breathing help in calming the mind. Connecting with loved ones provides emotional joy. Acts of kindness, such as helping underprivileged students also increase the degree of happiness.”

Ram said, “Even small things like enjoying a cup of tea, doing a writing activity every day, or watching a favorite movie can create moments of calm and joy.”

Ram thanked me for suggesting several activities that can bring peace to life.

Ram said "Madam I will try my best  to practice some activities mentioned in our conversation in my day-to-day life to bring inner peace to my life"

I further said, "Meditation  and making a habit of forgetting  all grudges can bring happiness  and inner peace in life."

I further added, "Above mentioned  activities  may look small but when practiced with sincerity, direct one to the different peace-loving path of life."

When you are not happy with your present way of life. Never get agonized with day to day-to-day activities of life.  The best is to keep some time for activity in your routine which makes you calm and peaceful.

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Sukarma Thareja

Making Science Easy through Poetry & Photos ✨

Science is not boring formulas.
Science is stories, pictures, and poetry that touch the heart.

🌐 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/drsukarmaranithareja/home

👉 Visit My Blog:
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👉 Hindi Ebook "Kishor Chetna":
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👉 English Book: Making Science Easy - Photo-Poetry Collection
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1521260060
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Breakfast for Silent Disease

Oh! diabetes , oh ! diabetes,

You gave me surprise,

And came in my life,

To control you in my blood,

My mom has changed,

My breakfast too.

So to make me cope up with you diabetes ,

Mom gives me breakfast low in calorie and high in protein,

I am vegetarian strict,

Still my mother has added #eggs in my breakfast ,

As eggs are low in calories and high in protein,

Hence help me in reducing blood glucose levels in me.

I asked my mother ,

Is something special about egg protein?

The protein in eggs are special in sense,

They have ability to help diabetic person,

They slow down the absorption of glucose in blood,

Therefore help to regulate blood sugar levels ,

The yolk in egg contains antioxidants and nutrients ,

Which are beneficial for diabetic person health,

Recent Research findings suggest,

Boost in metabolic activity does eggs ,

Eggs also make you feel fuller for longer,

Therefore ideal choice are eggs ,

For people to lose weight too.

My mother has added porridge to my breakfast,

I asked my mom,

How porridge help in reducing sugar levels?,

Porridge made of oats and millet Ragi and quinoa ,

Although they contain carbohydrates,

But they are the soluble fiber content of oats ,ragi and quinoa respectively ,

Therefore they can help to lower blood sugar levels in me ,

My mother adds pumpkin seeds to my porridge for breakfast,

Which give feel of extra crunch to my breakfast ,

further help reduce blood sugar levels in me.

I asked my mom,

How pumpkin seeds help in reducing sugar levels?

Pumpkin seeds are packed with antioxidants and fibre ,

Therefore are great to regulate blood sugar levels,

Said my dear mom.

Pumpkin seeds contain high levels of healthy fats and protein,

And can help to support healthy blood sugar levels in me.

I said to dear mom.

Diabetes  you are disease silent,

But to maintain you right,

It requires lot of discipline,

By patient suffering from you.

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Sukarma Thareja

I write to make Science easy through Poetry & Photos

📚 Books:
Hindi: Kishor Chetna
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B077H5MBSW

English 1: Making Science Easy
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English 2: Science of Life and Nature
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Science Technology vs Literary. books

I am science teacher in government school. My old student Sita was visiting India. Her mother is my next door neighbour. Sita wanted to buy ethnic silver jewelry from India. My self and Sita went to Chandni Chowk ( Delhi) where very old shops of silver jewelary are there. Price of silver jewelry in these shops is also reasonable.

 In Chandni Chowk lanes there are many narrow lanes. One could hardly walk in those streets with ease. You can find many good shops of silver jewelary. Sita was so surprised to see such big changes in Old Delhi market. Sita said ” What a big difference, when we were students in Delhi University, that time branded shoes used to be sold in these streets but now you could see big show rooms of shoes in market and books are being sold in streets(old books)." Sita asked me reason for same. 

I said “People now a days are not fond of buying books or studying books. They study from digital links of internet or some times from #social media tools like Tik Toks and You Tubes, available in internet.They prefer reading from help books available in internet.For national entrance test also students go to reputed coaching centre and prefer to pay huge amount of tution fee rather than doing self study from books. Some wise students only prefer to take on line preparation #classes." 

 I furher said "First hand books are available in big libraries. Hardly any one reads them. It is is not happy #situation about reading habit of students in educational institute." Sita said"but this is what reality is about new book . We alone can’t change this picture. It Is a global phenomena now a days."

 I said "scientist and educationist are worried about same. But fact is corporate sector rules the world and economy of world. People are happy to run after money. They do not think book knowledge is going to help them much or make any change in their life."

 I said “I agree, Sita for you it may look reverse trend. Roberts and Artificial Intelligence are new technology tools in market. #Litreature pursuits knowledge has taken a back seat compare to world of science technology. Watching movie on TV and Netfix is one of favourite trends among people.” 

 Sita said”ideally speaking , growth in science technology is important, but at as the same time growth in lierature pursuits is equally important. Literary books and magazines help in building social emotional #culture of present society. "

 I said” Both type of growth( science technology +literary) complete global over all growth of individual. Both are equally important to create #harmony society and nation. "

 Sita in her further discussion said " madam Science and technology are fundamental and help in understanding and improving the world, while literary pursuits explore human experience, creativity, and knowledge through various forms of expression like movie and drama." 

 I said" Literary pursuits can persuade and entertain. They explor social and ethical issues, while science and technology aim to understand the natural world, solve problems, and advance knowledge. " 

 Sita said " In day to day life ofany society and nation when science, technology, and literary pursuits are intertwined and they go hand in hand with each other then the efforts give best results as they can mutually inform each other".

 Moral - Literature pursuits explores themes such as human nature, the universe, and ethical dilemmas in scientific world.Science and Technology inspire and provide the background for literary pursuits.Intersection of Both contribute to progress of medical facility and economic growth in nation.

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