Date: 07/07/2026
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At sunrise, a brilliant kingfisher perched quietly above the village river.
It waited with remarkable patience.
Then, in one swift movement, it dived into the water and emerged with its meal.
The villagers admired its precision.
The bird never hurried.
It simply waited for the right moment.
Nature often teaches that patience and action are partners, not opposites.
The kingfisher did not succeed because it was the fastest.
It succeeded because it knew when to act.
Human life offers similar opportunities.
We need not rush every decision.
Sometimes, success belongs to those who prepare carefully and seize the right moment.
The little kingfisher reminds us that wisdom often lies in quiet observation before decisive action.
Perhaps the right moment is worth waiting for.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
email: rajatchandrasarmah@gmail.com
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