5 May 2026
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A dog stood near a small food stall as the evening slowed down.
It waited quietly—not moving around, not asking for attention.
Just standing there, watching.
After some time, nothing happened.
No one noticed. No food came.
The dog stayed a little longer, then slowly turned and walked away.
No frustration. No urgency.
Just a quiet acceptance.
There was something steady in that moment.
Not every wait leads to something.
Not every expectation is fulfilled.
But how you leave matters too.
In our own lives, we often hold on longer than needed—waiting, hoping, expecting something to change.
But sometimes, it is enough to pause, observe, and then move on.
Tonight, there is something simple to take.
Not every moment will give what you hoped for.
But you can still leave it calmly—and continue without carrying it forward.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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