Date: 20/07/2026
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An old craftsman spent many weeks building a wooden bridge across a quiet stream.
When someone asked why he worked so carefully, he smiled and replied, “A bridge is built not for itself, but for those who will cross it.”
His words carried a simple truth.
Our actions often become bridges for others.
A kind gesture can restore hope.
Shared knowledge can open new opportunities.
Forgiveness can reconnect broken relationships.
We may never know how many lives are touched by the paths we help create.
Like the bridge builder, our greatest achievements are often measured not by what we keep, but by what we make possible for others.
Every bridge begins with a single piece of timber placed with care.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Email: rajatchandrasarmah@gmail.com
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