Date: 18/07/2026
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“Every strand has a purpose.”
An old basket weaver sat beneath a tree, patiently weaving slender strips of bamboo into a sturdy basket.
Each strip looked fragile on its own.
Yet, when carefully intertwined with others, they became strong enough to carry a family’s harvest.
Life often resembles that basket.
Our experiences, friendships, failures, and successes may seem ordinary when viewed separately.
Together, however, they shape our strength and character.
The weaver never rushed his work.
He knew that patience produced quality.
Perhaps the finest lives, like the strongest baskets, are woven one thoughtful act at a time.
It is not a single achievement but countless small efforts that create something truly lasting.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Email: rajatchandrasarmah@gmail.com
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