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Date: 24/09/2025
Evenings arrive like a soft reminder that life is not all about running. After hours of rushing, planning, and filling lists, dusk brings the pause we forget to take. In many parts of the world, it is the hour of tea, prayer, or family walks. Across cultures, evenings quietly teach the same lesson: balance.
The sun sets with no regret for what was left undone. Birds return to their nests without concern for tomorrow’s storms. People gather—sometimes at crowded markets, sometimes on empty terraces—finding peace in togetherness or in solitude.
Global rhythms may differ, but the mood of twilight is universal. Whether in Tokyo, Lagos, or Buenos Aires, the dimming light urges us to breathe, reflect, and let the heart settle. Perhaps this is why stories, songs, and shared meals belong so naturally to evenings. They remind us that life is more than work—it is connection, rest, and renewal.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
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