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Teachers' Writing Corner

How Can I Show Hope to Others?

Ms. Wang Wing Yi Emily

A new school year has just begun. This year, our school’s theme is hope.
I remember one day, a little boy from primary one asked me, “How can I show
hope to others?” His innocent face made me think of a story I heard.

Amanda was a little girl who was so fond of the beauty of flowers. So on
her birthday, her father gave her a special seed. Amanda was so delighted.
She put it in a flower pot carefully. She watered and fertilized the seed every
day. The sprout grew day by day. It grew into vines but flowers never bloomed.
Amanda was so upset as time went by.

One day in the morning, she woke up and looked at the vines with
disappointment. Her father was sad too. He never thought that the birthday gift
he prepared for his beloved daughter would turn into such a disappointment,
but then he thought it was just a process of growing up. What he could do was
to comfort her and encourage her not to give up.

Another month passed. Amanda woke up in the early morning. She took
a glimpse of the vines. Still, there wasn’t even a bud. Then, she dressed up in
her school uniform as usual and left for school. This morning, she saw an old
lady walking out from the house next to hers.

“Oh, little girl, I can finally get the chance to see you! I have been sick for
months. Life was such a misery until I saw the vines you planted. The flowers
blossom day by day. It cheers me up and gives me energy to move on. Thanks,
my dear,” said the old lady.

Amanda was amazed. She peeked into the old lady’s house. The vines
grew and climbed to her house. Nevertheless, she saw colourful flowers
blooming everywhere. This was the most beautiful scene the girl has ever
seen. Although she could not see the beautiful flowers in her own house, she
endeavoured to take care of the vines for she knew she brought hope to the
old lady.

The story of this little girl is an inspiration to us. Sometimes, we may
not notice how our actions affect others. It may be disheartening to see that
the things you do are in vain. However, never lose hope because the little
things that we do can mean a lot to others. So, let’s get back to the little boy’s
question: How can I show hope to others? My answer is “the smallest act of
kindness is worth more than the grandest intention”. Always be kind. Then, you
are already the brightest hope in someone’s darkest days.

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