The Story of My Life
Benevolent aspect of nature thrilled her, but soon she learnt that nature could be ferocious also. Once she and her teacher were returning from a walk. The weather grew warm and humid. They stood under the cool shade of a tree. With her teacher’s help, Helen sat amidst the branches. Miss Sullivan went to fetch lunch and Helen was all alone. Suddenly, weather changed and a thunderstorm was imminent. Helen felt paralysed and frightened and she wanted to get down from the tree. She clung to the branch with all her might as the tree swayed and strained. The branches lashed about her. She felt as if she would fall and at that very moment. Miss Sullivan came and helped her down. Helen had learnt a new lesson that “Nature wages open war against her children and under softest touch hides treacherous claws”. She learnt a great lesson that life is not always pleasant and one should be prepared for the risks and stakes also.
