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THE FLICKERING FLAME ENSEMBLE, PLUS FORTS, POUR TOUJOURS:
8 C The blackout came without warning. LE POUVOIR DE L'UNITÉ

Dans un monde où les défis sont nombreux, la véritable force réside
One moment the town was bustling with
its usual energy – the smell of cinnamon dans l'unité et la compassion. Une communauté compatissante est
rolls wafting out the bakery windows the un espace où chacun se sent écouté, soutenu et valorisé.
wrenches clanging on the walls of Chaque petit geste compte. Aider un ami, écouter quelqu'un qui a
mechanic shops. The laughter of people besoin de parler ou simplement sourire peut faire une grande
echoing through the streets. Flickering différence. Ensemble, nous pouvons rendre la vie plus belle et plus
streetlights hummed to life. The next, juste pour tout le monde.
minute complete darkness.
Être solidaire, c'est construire un avenir où chacun se sent en
Emma lit the last candle in her home, its sécurité et soutenu. Quand nous travaillons ensemble avec
feeble flame fighting a hopeless battle bienveillance et respect, nous montrons que la vraie force vient de
against the encroaching shadows. Her l'unité et du partage.
little brother clung to her side, pulse
throbbing and breaths racing. Outside, Rishaan Shah
the icy winds howled through the empty
streets, their cries intertwining with the
screaming of cicadas. The radio had died
hours ago, its last crackles swallowed by
the cold embrace of the night. Nobody
knew when the power would return.
Then… a knock.
Mrs. Walker from next door stood there,
holding a thermos, “I made some tea.
Thought you two could use some
warmth.” Emma hesitated. The flame in
the small lamp carried by Mrs. Walker
flickered, somehow focusing Emma's
thoughts. She noticed the crowd of
people gathered at her doorstep. Mr.
STRONGER TOGETHER Ahmed, with blankets draped over his
shoulder, Joshua from the bakery, with a
When we're together, we're never alone, basket of bread and cheese, even a
With kindness, our hearts have grown. group of small children, staying strong
A helping hand, a friendly smile, through everything. One by one, they
Can make life feel so worthwhile. entered her home, carrying more than
just supplies. They carried warmth.
We lift each other when we're low,
And make each other glow. Stories. Light.
With love, we stand so tall, Seconds turned to minutes, minutes to
Together, we can face it all. hours. The room overflowed with
laughter. Children huddled together in I portrayed these individuals in various colours and each with
Together, we make bonds so tight,
Of love and care, our guiding light. the corner, whispering secrets into each distinct thoughts to represent the diversity within a group. Each of
With hearts united, we forge ahead, other's ears. The others shared bottles of them also has small smears of other colours to showcase the more
And build a world where hope is spread. wine, and stories of their past adventures. subtle hidden aspects of their personalities when you pay more
Strangers became friends, and friends attention. Each person stands apart in their own unique way, yet
In compassionate communities, we thrive, became family. Although darkness still they come together as a community, supporting one another and
With every bond, we come alive. loomed beyond Emma's walls, striving to reach new heights together.
Hand in hand, we rise past strife, something far brighter than electricity
Creating a world of joy and life. flickered to life – hope, warmth and the Miraaya Veer
Side by side, through thick and thin, magic of togetherness.
With teamwork strong, we're sure to win. By the time morning fell the power was L'IMPORTANCE DE LA GENTILLESSE
Ahaan Chhaparwal, Vihaan Pachisia and still out, but Emma hardly noticed. For
Shaurya Bairagi the first time, she understood. She Il y a trois ans, j'ai découvert un poème sur l'importance de la
gentillesse et du fait de faire des choses simples pour aider les gens
Janhavi Joshi & Manasvi Mani understood that light was not something de la manière dont on peut. Aujourd'hui, j'écris cet article sur
that came alive with a switch. It was the
laughter shared in the darkest of times, l'importance d'être inclusif avec tout le monde.
the whispered reassurances that Il est essentiel d'être gentil et inclusif avec tout le monde. Chaque
एकतेचे मूळ
rekindled the smallest flame of hope, and personne mérite le respect, peu importe son origine, son apparence
the quiet embraces that reminded weary ou ses croyances. La bienveillance renforce les liens sociaux et crée
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एकतेचे मूळ संक ना आप ा भारतीय सं�तीत खोलवर रुजलली आह. �जथे जात, धमर्, भाषा �वसरून आपण सगळ एका कटबासारखे जगतो.
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souls that they were never truly alone. un environnement harmonieux. L'inclusion permet à chacun de se
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अ�ह�सा, करुणा आ�ण मदतीचा हात पुढ कर ाची �शकवण आप ा ग्रंथांम�े आह. सहकायार्ची जाणीव आ�ण एकत्र ये ाची प्रवृ�ी हीच खरी than any candle ever could. nous favorisons une société plus juste. Un simple geste de
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आपली ताकद आह. एकतेतूनच प्रगती आ�ण शांती सवर् �व�ात पसरते. gentillesse peut illuminer la journée de quelqu'un. Cultivons la
Shriya Sehgal tolérance et l'empathie pour un monde meilleur.
Om Mandloi Aditi Gupta and Janhavi Joshi
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