$JES 203 First Step of Jainism Level 2 Book

Author(s): JAINA Education Committee
Publisher: JAINA Education Committee

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A Survival Kit for Everyday Living
Items Needed:
Toothpick Rubber Band Band Aid Pencil Eraser Chewing Gum
Mint
Candy Kiss Tea Bag
Why???
1 Toothpick - to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others. 2 Rubber Band - to remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the way you
want, but it will work out. 3. Band Aid - to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's. 4 Pencil - to remind you to list your blessings everyday. 5 Eraser - To remind you that everyone makes mistakes and it's OK. 6 Chewing Gum - to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything. 7 Mint - to remind you that you are worth a mint. 8 Candy Kiss - to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug everyday. 9 Tea Bag - to remind you to relax daily and reflect on all the positive things in your
life.
A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one. Friends are a very rare jewel, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, share a word of praise and they always open their hearts to us.
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