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Date: 25/01/26
The cup was left half full on the table. Not forgotten—just paused. Outside, sounds moved at their own pace. Inside, nothing demanded urgency.
He read the same paragraph twice and understood it differently each time. The chair by the window remained empty, waiting without expectation. Somewhere between thought and action, a calm settled—not heavy, not celebratory.
Some days do not announce themselves. They arrive gently, offering space instead of instruction. Choices feel lighter when they are not forced. Attention stretches without resistance.
The cup stayed where it was. It would be finished later, or not at all. Either way, nothing was lost.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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