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Date: 07/02/2026
He once described Lisbon as a city that never rushes its people. Living there taught him that productivity and peace do not have to oppose each other. Workdays flowed steadily, with conversations lingering over coffee and decisions taken without unnecessary urgency.
The locals valued rhythm—morning work, long lunches, unhurried evenings. Streets echoed with tram bells, not deadlines. History lived openly in tiled walls and narrow lanes, reminding residents that time has always moved slowly here.
Tourists admired the beauty, but those who stayed longer learned something deeper: life worked better when allowed to breathe. Even challenges were handled with calm acceptance rather than frustration.
Lisbon didn’t promise speed or spectacle.
It offered balance—and people stayed for that reason.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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