(Std.12-State Board) 1.1 AN ASTROLOGER’S DAY- BRAINSTORMING (A5 to A7)

Expansion of Idea means to understand and to describe the meaning and idea given in the particular text. The text may be a Proverb, an idiom, a Title, a Poetic Line, or a Good Thought. The words used in this text are rather symbolic. The words are systematically decoded, which implies a very artistic value. Most of the time this kind of text is used to sum up the idea.

This is an age-old proverb with a deep hidden meaning inside. To say something and to do something are two different things. It is a well-known fact that people often do not do what they say. It is why people value hard work more than mere promises. Actions carry more meaning and importance than what a person says. People are recognized more for the things that they do rather than the words that they utter. It is, therefore, better to be a person who backs words with actions as opposed to empty rhetoric. It is the ideal way to realize our aspirations and create a lasting legacy in life.

This is a famous Proverb in English. The mind is always engaged in one or other thought process. They may be of happiness, sadness, joy, sorrow, anger, fear, depression, etc. Our body is an indicator of our moods and feelings. All our thoughts, emotions and feelings are reflected on our faces. Happiness and love are easily reflected in a positive manner on our faces. The face of a person with anxiety shows uneasiness. Some people try to keep their emotions under control and present a blank face. Brilliant psychologists can immediately read the face and judge what is going on in our minds. Always keep calm as far as possible and light up your surroundings with a happy and smiling face.

This is a very popular proverb in English. It is said that-

‘When you have the speech of excellence,
The better and better you teach.
When you have the power of silence,
The higher and higher you reach!’

It is a fact that when we speak, others become silent and when others speak, we become silent. But it’s always upon us what we choose- ‘speech’ or ‘silence’. No doubt, speech is Silver. But most of the time silence plays a very golden role. It lends grandeur and charm to human lives. Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.

According to the famous satirist Jonathan Swift, ‘Argument is the worst sort of conversation.’ This proverb teaches us the real value of human life. Argument is not the proper way to communicate with each other. When people argue, they are engaged in conflict and it’s usually not pretty. Argument always spreads negativity. People do not treat each other with respect. They get defensive, try to prove their own points, and fail to listen to each other. In an argument, people cannot freely discuss their ideas with others because they are in stress anxiety and in anger. Avoiding argument is the only way to make us ideal and intellectual. Argument is nothing but wasting our Time & Energy.

This is a commonly used Proverb in English. According to Edwin Friedman, ‘Attitudes are the real figures of speech.’ Attitude is a settled way of thinking or feeling about something. Edwin said that communication does not depend on language or articulation. Most of the time it depends on the emotional context in which the message is being heard. As a human being, we must recognize that the real assets of life are the people with whom we interact. Our way of thinking, our way of expressing ideas and feelings must be rather effective and powerful. Attracting people requires a positive and cheerful attitude.