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Just how fast the night changes!

Reflecting on the swift passage of but by the depth of our
time, I'm reminded of the gentle conversations, often without the
rhythm of a rainy childhood exchange of money for food.
morning. The world outside was a
canvas of grey, but inside, warmth Yet, with the sweetness of these
permeated the air with the scent of memories comes the bitter
ghee dosa, coconut chutney, and aftertaste of heartbreak. The sting
the sweet earthiness of jaggery. of losing cherished friends lingers,
The unexpected holiday declared a reminder of the impermanence of
by the school was a gift, unwrapped relationships. But from this pain
with the leisure of waking late and emerged a maturity, an
the joy of cartoons flickering on the understanding that perfection is a
TV screen, a simple pleasure that myth and that self-awareness and
seemed to stretch endlessly. self-realization are the true
cornerstones of a peaceful
As the years slipped by, the existence.
innocence of childhood gave way to
the rebellious spirit of adolescence. As I stand at the threshold of a new
Study plans were cast aside like old chapter, the Latin phrases "Nisi
toys, replaced by the thrill of street bonum nil magnum" and "Cogito
games with friends. The sun's heat ergo sum" echo in my mind, mottos
was a mere backdrop to our from my school and literary club
laughter, its impact on health a that have shaped my philosophy.
distant thought. We were invincible They remind me that greatness lies
in our youth, untouched by the in goodness, and existence is
worries that would later crease our affirmed by thought. The past may
brows beckon with the comfort of
familiarity, but it is in the present
that life unfolds, a tapestry woven
from memories and the relentless
march of time.

College days brought a different
kind of camaraderie, one where
alliances were formed across
departments, united by the
Mr. Rajpradeep R
common goal of adventure over 2023, ME
academia. Auroville's cafes became Assistant system
engineer trainee

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