# Rise and Shine: You Are Already Special!

 🪔 The Little Lamp That Learned to Shine 🌟

In a quiet village near a green hill, there was a school called Bright Future School. Among its students was a boy named Kartik. He was kind and hardworking, but he lacked self-confidence.

Kartik often knew the answers in class, yet he never raised his hand. When asked to read aloud, his voice was very soft. While writing, he erased his work many times, afraid of making mistakes.

One day, their teacher Ms. Meera brought a small oil lamp to class. Placing it on the table, she said, “This lamp is like you. It cannot shine unless it is lit. In the same way, your abilities shine only when you believe in yourself.”

After that, Ms. Meera encouraged her students to learn without fear. She asked them to listen to English stories without worrying about every word. Kartik understood the main ideas and began to feel hopeful.

During speaking activities, Kartik finally stood up. His voice trembled, and he made mistakes, but he did not stop. When he finished, the class clapped, and Kartik felt proud.

He also started reading aloud slowly and writing honestly from his heart. When Ms. Meera read his work, she smiled and wrote,

✨ “Your ideas are beautiful. Keep writing.” ✨

One afternoon, Ms. Meera lit the lamp, filling the classroom with warm light.

“Confidence is not about being perfect,” she said. “It is about trying and not giving up.”

From that day on, Kartik was no longer afraid of mistakes. He listened better, spoke more bravely, read regularly, and wrote with confidence.

And like the little lamp, Kartik learned to shine.

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🌱 Moral of the Story:

🌟 Self-confidence grows with practice. Mistakes help us learn. 

🌟 Believe in yourself and always try your best. 

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