Date: 01/07/2026
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“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things.” — Paulo Coelho
At the corner of a busy road stood a modest tea stall.
No grand signboard announced its presence.
No advertisements promoted it.
Yet every morning, people gathered there.
Teachers, shopkeepers, students, and retirees shared a few moments before beginning their day.
The owner knew most customers by name.
Sometimes, he knew their worries as well.
A cup of tea was never merely a beverage.
It was an invitation to pause, listen, and connect.
Modern life often emphasizes speed and efficiency.
But communities are built in places where people take time for one another.
The tea stall offered no luxury.
Its true wealth lay in conversations, laughter, and familiar faces.
Perhaps every society needs such corners—simple spaces where humanity quietly gathers and friendships are brewed alongside tea.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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