23 May 2026
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“Stars can’t shine without darkness.”
Some days feel unexpectedly quiet.
Effort goes out, but response barely returns. The rhythm that seemed steady suddenly feels uncertain for a moment.
And naturally, the mind begins searching for explanations.
But not every low day carries a deeper meaning.
Sometimes, it is simply part of the movement of long-term work.
A single cloudy evening does not erase the existence of the sky.
In the same way, one difficult day does not cancel the value of consistent effort.
What matters more is how calmly we continue afterward.
Can we remain balanced without immediate reassurance?
Can we continue creating without demanding daily proof?
That quiet steadiness becomes strength over time.
Because meaningful journeys are not built only during successful days.
They are also built during uncertain ones—when nothing dramatic happens, yet the person still continues forward quietly.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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