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9 December 2025

Some mornings remind us of a truth we often overlook—life becomes heavy not because we are weak, but because we are constantly carrying more than anyone sees. We manage worries silently, hold families together quietly, and still show up with a steady face. This quiet strength rarely gets applause, yet it holds entire homes, friendships, and dreams in place.
If today feels overwhelming, pause for a moment. Look at how many storms you’ve already walked through. Look at how many days you handled even when nothing felt certain. Strength isn’t noise—it is consistency.
You are doing far better than you think. And today is simply another chance to prove it to yourself gently.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
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8 December 2025

When the day finally settles,
the world looks softer—
even the fan that rattles all afternoon
seems to sigh and relax.

Here’s a playful poem
for your tired shoulders tonight:

I tried cleaning my room today
to feel more organised.
Ten minutes later,
I found myself reading an old letter,
rewriting a grocery list,
and negotiating with a sock
that mysteriously lost its partner.
The room stayed messy,
but my mood improved.

Life works like that—
we search for big solutions,
while small distractions
quietly save us.

So let the evening arrive gently.
Let something small
make you smile today.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @conversewithasmile

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8 December 2025

In Palau, pride is not a loud word; it moves quietly with the tide. This island nation holds one of the world’s most protected and cherished marine environments. For Palauans, the ocean isn’t scenery—it is ancestry, livelihood, and story.

The Rock Islands rise like ancient guardians, their emerald shapes floating on blue water so clear that even sunlight seems to slow down and rest.
What makes Palau truly remarkable is its people’s devotion to preserving their waters. They declared the entire country a marine sanctuary, not for tourism, but for future generations. Children here grow up learning that the ocean is a relative you must respect.
In a world that often forgets to protect what it loves, Palau stands firm, reminding us that nature survives only when humans choose to honour it.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @conversewithasmile

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8 December 2025

There was a time when peace wasn’t something we searched for; it simply lived around us. It hid in the sound of a neighbour sweeping the yard, in the slow whistle of a pressure cooker, in the rhythm of days that didn’t run ahead of us. We grew older, schedules tightened, and suddenly silence became a luxury no one could afford.
But every morning still opens a small door—an unchanged one. A bit of light on the floor, a breeze slipping through half-closed windows, a moment before the world fully wakes. These tiny spaces carry the same peace we once knew.
Maybe growing up doesn’t erase calm; maybe it only teaches us how to look for it again.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @conversewithasmile

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7 December 2025

Some evenings arrive
wearing the face of a long day—
shoulders slumped, pockets full
of half-finished thoughts.

So here’s a poem
light enough to carry,
soft enough to share.

I opened my cupboard today
looking for peace,
found only old receipts
and a stubborn mosquito
who clearly pays no rent.
I asked him to leave—
he circled twice,
as if reviewing my request,
and stayed.

Life is like that sometimes—
tiny irritations,
small joys,
and a few creatures
who refuse to go.

Still, the world softens
when we smile at its mischief.
And if a poem
can untie even one knot
in your tiredness tonight,
let this be that small thread.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @conversewithasmile

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7 December 2025

Mauritius may be small on the map, but to its people it is a universe of pride. What makes this island special isn’t only its beaches; it is the harmony that flows through its daily life. Here, cultures don’t just coexist—they blend, celebrate, and protect each other.

From Creole rhythms echoing in open courtyards to the scent of Indo-Mauritian spices on every street, the island carries history like a living melody. Its people speak multiple languages with ease, honour traditions with sincerity, and greet strangers with warmth that feels almost old-world. Above all, Mauritians are proud of their unity—earned through years of standing together as one.
In a world where divisions grow louder, Mauritius remains a quiet reminder that diversity, when respected, becomes strength.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @conversewithasmile

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7 December 2025

There was a time when mornings felt lighter. Not because life was perfect, but because we didn’t carry the weight of every hour on our backs. We woke up with no grand plans, yet the day always found a way to surprise us. A cup of tea could fix half our worries, and a walk to the bus stop felt like a small adventure. Today, routines run faster than we do, and silence has become a luxury. But somewhere inside, that old morning still lives—untouched, unhurried, quietly waiting. Maybe the world hasn’t changed as much as we think; maybe we just stopped pausing long enough to feel it.
Sometimes, remembering is also a way of returning.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @conversewithasmile

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Date: 6 December 2025

Evenings have the power to turn us into accidental comedians. A small memory from years ago can suddenly appear and make us smile at our own foolishness. Today, I remembered the time we tried to impress school seniors by jumping over a ditch—only to land on the same muddy patch we were trying to avoid. We laughed then, but now the memory seems even funnier, softened by time.

We grow older, wiser, and more careful, but the child in us refuses to retire. He shows up when we trip slightly, when we misplace our glasses, or when we laugh too loudly at a simple joke.

Life is serious, yes.
But evenings remind us that we are allowed to be joyfully human.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @conversewithasmile

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Date: 6 December 2025

Ask anyone from the Isle of Skye what makes their island special, and they won’t start with facts. They’ll begin with a feeling. Skye carries a kind of ancient calm that locals hold close, a sense that their land remembers stories older than names and maps. The rugged Cuillin mountains, the mist curling along the ridges, the sudden quiet of a loch at dusk—these are not just landscapes. They are threads woven into the identity of the people who live there.

Walk the Fairy Pools and you’ll sense it instantly—the clarity of the water, the hush in the air, the belief that nature here protects something sacred. Skye teaches its people to value simplicity, solitude, and strength.

For them, this island is not a postcard.
It is home, heart, and heritage.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @conversewithasmile

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Date: 6 December 2025

Some mornings carry a strange sweetness, like a familiar tune heard from far away. Today felt like that—soft, unhurried, almost as if the day itself asked me to pause before stepping into it. I remembered those younger mornings when waking up was effortless, when a whole day felt like a playground and not a timetable. There was freedom in those hours, an innocence that didn’t need coffee or courage.

We grow older and forget that beginnings can still be gentle. But a morning like this taps lightly on the window of memory, reminding us that we still have room to restart, to adjust, to breathe.

Every sunrise is an invitation.
We only have to accept it.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @conversewithasmile