Date: 02/07/2026
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One summer evening, a family noticed a tiny hedgehog visiting their garden.
It arrived quietly after sunset.
The children named it, though they understood it remained a wild creature.
Each night, it followed nearly the same route among flowers and shrubs.
Soon, the garden changed.
People became more careful.
Chemicals disappeared.
Small spaces were left undisturbed.
The little visitor had unknowingly inspired better stewardship of nature.
Wildlife often enters our lives without invitation.
Yet its presence reminds us that we share the world with countless other beings.
Respect does not always require grand actions.
Sometimes, it begins with allowing a small creature to continue its ancient journey in peace.
The hedgehog never knew it had become a teacher.
But the family learned its lesson well.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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