Forgiveness and kindness towards one another.


One poignant story of forgiveness and the profound impact a teacher found in the narrative by Helen P. Mrosla, although it is more about the teacher's influence and kindness rather than a direct story of forgiveness. However, the underlying theme of compassion and understanding is evident.Here’s a summary of the relevant parts of the story:

Helen P. Mrosla, a teacher at St. Mary’s School in Morris, Minnesota, had a student named Mark Eklund in her third-grade class. Mark was known for his incessant talking, and Sister Mrosla often had to correct him. Despite the corrections, Mark always responded with a sincere, "Thank you for correcting me, Sister!"

One notable incident involved Sister Mrosla using masking tape to silence Mark, but instead of getting upset, Mark winked at her, and she ended up laughing and removing the tape. This incident showcased Mark's ability to accept correction and maintain a positive attitude.


Later, when Mark was in Sister Mrosla's junior high math class, she implemented an exercise to boost class morale. She asked the students to write down the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates. This exercise had a profound effect on the class, making them realize how much they valued and appreciated each other.

While this story does not directly address forgiveness, it highlights the teacher's ability to create a positive and supportive environment, which is crucial for fostering forgiveness and understanding among students. The exercise where students shared kind words about each other helped to build a sense of community and mutual respect, which can be a foundation for forgiveness and reconciliation.

In essence, the story illustrates how a teacher's compassionate and innovative approach can create an environment where students feel valued, appreciated, and more likely to practice forgiveness and kindness towards one another.

Note: readers can send their real story of forgiveness to mail id: ujjwal.sarkar@gmail.com for posting in my blog. 

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