Childhood Memories Essay

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As rightly said, “Memories of childhood were the dreams that stayed with us after we woke...”
Childhood plays an important role in the development of an individual and how they grow as people. It is the time of enjoyment, playfulness and innocence. As we grow, life gets full of care and we hardly find time to stand and stare. Our priorities change. When we recall our childhood memories, it leaves a sweet smile on our face.
One of the most memorable incidents from my childhood which I cannot forget and love to share again and again was the day when I met our Former President Late Shri Abdul Kalam at Ahmedabad Airport. I was travelling to Jaipur to attend my cousin’s wedding with my parents.
While we were on the way to board our flight, we saw a crowd gathered to meet some celebrity. To our surprise, we found that it was none other than the Missile Man of India Dr. Kalam. I had butterflies in my stomach. I was super-excited seeing him. I went nearby and greeted Sir by touching his feet. My parents also accompanied me. Unlike other politicians, he neither
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Attitude is everything as it contributes a lot to the outcome we will get. In a world filled with negativity, violence and suffering, a positive attitude can make life more manageable. Although it's impossible to fully control life events, we can control your reactions to what happens. This attitude enables you to develop the strength to deal with life’s challenges. So it is important to start our day with a positive attitude as we attract what we feel and think about. Have you experienced starting a day with a negative attitude and experiencing even more catastrophes after? That’s just one example. If we start a task with a positive attitude then it’s likely we’ll get a positive result. When children develop a positive attitude early in life, positive thinking becomes a habit that can ease the pressures associated with growing

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