***Peace begins with a Smile***

If you look up for the word ‘peace’ in the dictionary, chances are it would say something about tranquility, non-violence or freedom from war. If you search for a synonym, it might even say a truce. I think Peace is far more than a truce! A truce, in my mind, is an agreement to stop fighting. If we are to achieve peace, we must, every day, make a difference; a difference in our lives as well as in the lives of people around us.

‘Peace begins with a smile’

I absolutely agree. It is said that a smile can light up a room, so imagine what a world of smiles can do! Just imagine!

If every day, someone does something kind for somebody else, it will create a ripple effect. Think of when you drop a stone in a pond. It generates a small ripple at first, but after a while, that little ripple has spread throughout the entire pond.  Now, think of world peace. If somebody apologises to someone, and that someone does the same, imagine what we can achieve!

Yes, many people know its definition but only a few understands.

Peace is the mother of progress.

Without peace, a nation cannot make any progress.

So, peace is ever desirable.

Peace is the feeling that everything’s all right with the world. How do I feel it? When everyone around me, in my family, my circle of friends and my neighbourhood is happy, eager to love, accept and relate…I feel at peace: inner peace and outside peace.

Also, to me, it means following what my heart says and sharing mutual trust and respect for people around me.

Peace starts with me, and I’ll end here by conveying everyone to keep smiling.

Always keep in mind:

***Peace begins with a Smile***

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Deepak MAUNTHROOA (Mr)
I am Deepak Maunthrooa and I have been in the teaching profession for the past 15 years, during which I completed my MSc e-Business and PGCE on top of the BA in English I initially had. The journey in the education profession has led me to view education from another viewpoint, a way that only academics is not enough for our youngsters. They need to be holistically groomed and nurtured. This search for innovative ways of teaching has placed me where I am today: Vice President of Port Louis Toastmasters Club; Assistant Secretary of the English Speaking Union; Award Leader & Adventurous Journey Assessor of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award; Executive Committee member of Civil Service Network Against Corruption & the Government Secondary School Teachers’ Union; Team Member of ANPRAS and Founder member of Youth Against Corruption.