Chapter 8 – The Joy of Reflection (She learns the value of looking back.) A Quiet EveningThe Knowledge Festival was over. The village was peaceful again. Children carried home their prizes, parents smiled proudly, and the teachers rested after a busy day. Lakshmi, however, did not run home immediately. She walked slowly toward the river, her favorite place. The soft wind touched her face, and the water sparkled under the moonlight. She sat on a smooth stone and whispered to herself, “What a big day it was! But… how did I really do it?” She closed her eyes.