Summary of the lesson “A Question of Space”

Summary of the lesson “A Question of Space”

                                               The lesson “A Question of Space”, is written by Neera  Kashyap. The present lesson demonstrates how self observation leads to self improvement and change in attitudes. It is also psychology based lesson, which suggests us how to control our emotions.

                                                Vikrant, the only child of successful doctor couple, who want him to become a doctor too, was a student of XI standard and his day filled with studies and more studies. His parents were constantly forcing him to study hard in order to get admission to a prestigious medical college.

                                                  One day Vikrant asked Anuj, a photo journalist whom Vikrant met in the jogging track, if he was forced by his parents into his profession. Anuj replied that he took it up out of his own choice and asked Vikrant if he was pressurized by his parents and how he reacts to the pressure. Vikrant replied that he argues with his parents and walks out. Then Anuj advised him to keep observing how his body reacts when he in upset. Vikrant, then started noticing that whenever he gets upset, his body starts clenching, mouth gets dry, his head tights at the temples. He felt it when his parents put pressure on him to join tuitions for medical entrance .Unable to bear the pressure he walked out again.   

                                                 The next day Vikrant told Anuj that observing his body reactions and emotions was not helping him to solve his problem. Then Anuj gave him the most important advice. He asked him to express an emotion opposite to what he feels, said that if he was agitated, he should express as calmly as possible. Vikrant tried Anuj’s advice and found that he was able to bear the pressure much better and also noticed that his parents then willingly listened to his point of view and agreed to support him.

                                                  Thus Vikrant controlled his emotions and moods with the help of self observation. He, at the end of the class XI, enrolled for coaching classes for medical entrance exam with an awareness that he was doing the right thing. Thus self observation leads Vikrant to Self improvement.

Omkar Hosalli

English Language Teacher

Government Adarsha Vidyalaya, Aurad