Date: 26/06/2026
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“Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” — Maya Angelou
In a town where sudden rain was common, an elderly gentleman had an unusual habit.
He always carried two umbrellas.
One was for himself.
The other was for whoever might need it.
Sometimes it was a student caught on the way home.
Sometimes an office worker rushing to catch a bus.
Occasionally, it was a complete stranger.
He never made a speech about kindness.
He simply offered the spare umbrella and continued his journey.
Over time, people came to know him not by his profession or achievements, but by this small act of preparedness and generosity.
The world often celebrates extraordinary deeds.
Yet communities are strengthened by ordinary people who think a little beyond themselves.
Carrying an extra umbrella may seem insignificant.
But it reflects a simple philosophy:
Life becomes better when we prepare not only for our own needs, but also for the needs of others.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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