Some of my Co authored anthologies

The Mosaic of Small Lives( Part -1)

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Date 16/03/2025

A quiet village nestled at the edge of a forgotten forest. Its name wasn’t important, and to the world beyond its boundaries, the people who lived there were no more than specks in the grand design of time. But to the villagers, each life was a thread woven into the intricate fabric of their small universe. The village had stood for centuries, its rhythm dictated by the seasons, its stories passed from generation to generation.

In that village lived an old man, Raghav. He was neither a wealthy merchant nor a man of great wisdom, but he held a peculiar role: the keeper of stories. Not grand tales of heroes or epic battles—those were left to history books—but the stories of the forgotten. Raghav believed that every life, no matter how ordinary, held a value that deserved to be remembered. His humble house was filled with dusty notebooks, each crammed with narratives he had gathered over decades.

He would often sit in front of his home, scribbling with worn-out pens, capturing moments that others might forget. His frail fingers traced the lines of his most recent story—a woman named Meera, who had been a midwife in the village for over 40 years. She wasn’t famous, nor had she changed the world in any grand way. But she had brought over a hundred children into the world, calming anxious mothers and cradling newborns with hands that knew both the weight of life and the fragility of death.

As Raghav wrote, Meera’s life unraveled before him: the struggles she had endured as a young widow, her quiet endurance through personal loss, and her steadfast determination to serve her village. Her story wasn’t written in large gestures but in the small, consistent acts of kindness that had left their mark on everyone around her.( To be Continued)

Rajat Chandra Sarmah

Guwahati , Assam , India

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At Basistha temple and river at Guwahati ,Assam – From my album

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GOOD MORNING FRIENDS AND MY READERS

Good Night Friends with a lovely orchid .

Welcoming Spring,- from my album

Good morning friends and readers

The Heavy Price of Perfectionism

Date: 14/03/2025
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Perfection is a seductive illusion — we chase it believing it will bring fulfillment. Yet, in this pursuit, we often sacrifice peace of mind. The fear of imperfection breeds anxiety, self-doubt, and endless procrastination.

True growth lies not in flawless execution, but in embracing mistakes. Imperfections add depth to our journey — they teach, challenge, and ultimately shape us. Perhaps, the most ‘perfect’ life is one that’s beautifully flawed.

See what your mind has to say?

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GOOD  MORNING. – FROM  MY ALBUM

1.The Illusion of Control: Are We Really in Charge?

Date: 13/03/2025
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We spend our lives planning, calculating, and strategizing — believing that control is the key to stability. Yet, life’s unpredictability often shatters those illusions. The truth is, control is fleeting; what we really possess is our response to change.

By embracing uncertainty, we open ourselves to new possibilities. Sometimes, surrendering control doesn’t mean giving up — it means trusting the flow of life. The unexpected may just lead us to what we needed all along.

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From my album

LOTUS TEMPLE NEW DELHI , a place of silence and peace

Good morning Readers and friends

Hope these make you giggle!

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1.Funny Wedding Moments:

Ah, technology, always keeping things interesting at weddings!

Neeta could start a podcast!

2. The Family Therapy Session:

Seriously, who knew doing the rounds in a queue could double as a therapy session?

3. Bank Queue Chronicles:

Neeta stood in that bank queue for so long that she ended up giving free life advice to all those around her—she should start charging for therapy!

4. Smart Appliances Gone Wrong:

Vikram ordered a toaster that sings; he didn’t realize it would impersonate a famous villain.

And the last one

Her friends just blinked at her, secretly wondering if there was a ‘cleaning out of the closet’ trend they missed.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah

Guwahati , Assam , India

12/03/2025

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