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19/12/2025
I woke up today before the phone did. No screen lighting up, no sound asking me to look at something. Just a few minutes of quiet where the day hadn’t decided what it wanted from me yet. I sat there longer than usual, not thinking much. The fan made its usual noise. A bird argued somewhere outside. I didn’t feel inspired or driven. I just felt present. There was a time when mornings were like this every day. Now they are rare, which is probably why I notice them more. I’m learning not to rush these moments away. Once the world starts asking questions, it doesn’t stop easily. This small pause feels like something worth keeping, even if it lasts only a little while.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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