15 April 2026
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A small kitten sat quietly near a wall, hesitant and unsure.
A child approached slowly, holding a little bowl of milk. No sudden movement, no attempt to grab—just placing the bowl nearby and stepping back.
The kitten waited.
Then, slowly, it moved forward. Took a few sips. Paused. Looked up. Then continued.
There was distance, but also trust forming in small steps.
There is something very real in such moments.
Care does not need to be loud to be meaningful. It does not need to be immediate to be effective.
Sometimes, it is about giving space.
Allowing the other to come forward in their own time. Not forcing closeness. Not expecting instant connection.
In our own lives, we often try to fix, to help, to connect—quickly.
But not everything responds to speed.
Some things grow gently.
Tonight, there is a quiet reminder.
Care, when given with patience, reaches deeper.
And sometimes, the softest approach creates the strongest bond.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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