Choitalyk Ruman's Corner

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  • The Nameless Vendor: A Cup of Tea That Changed a Life

    The Nameless Vendor: A Cup of Tea That Changed a Life

    In the heart of bustling Dhaka, near the busy streets of Gulistan, stood a small tea stall — a simple roadside shelter that served hundreds every day.

    The owner, Mohammad Musharraf, was a middle-aged man with a warm smile and weary eyes. Though his days were long, his kindness never ran out.

    Every afternoon, around the same time, a young boy named Rahim would come by. He never asked for anything, never begged. He simply stood quietly under a jackfruit tree beside the stall, eyes low, hands in his pockets.

    Musharraf had noticed him for weeks. Without a word, he’d prepare a small cup of tea and two slices of bread, and hand it to Rahim. The boy would nod, murmur a soft thank you, and leave.

    One day, curiosity overtook Musharraf.
    Who was this boy? Where did he go every day?

    That evening, he decided to follow him — from a distance, quietly.

    Rahim walked far, past market alleys and old brick walls, finally stopping near an abandoned bus parked on the edge of a slum. Inside, lying on a torn blanket, was an elderly woman. Frail, weak, barely moving.

    Rahim placed the tea and bread gently beside her. Then, without eating a bite himself, he sat next to her, holding her hand in silence as she slowly drank the tea.

    Musharraf stood in the shadows, heart heavy.

    The next day, as Rahim came again, Musharraf gently approached him.

    “Rahim… I saw where you went yesterday. Who is she?”

    Rahim hesitated, eyes lowered.

    “I don’t really know her,” he said quietly. “I found her by the road one night after my mother passed away. She reminded me of her. I couldn’t leave her there. So I bring what little I can… I guess, she’s like a mother now.”

    Musharraf’s eyes welled up.

    “You’re just a child… but your heart is bigger than most grown men I’ve known,” he said softly. “From today, you won’t be alone in this. Come work with me — and let’s help her, together.”

    And from that day forward, Rahim wasn’t just the quiet boy under the jackfruit tree.
    He became Musharraf’s right hand — his helper, his hope.

    And the elderly woman?
    With a warm smile, she once said,
    “I don’t know what I did to deserve this… but it feels like someone up above sent me a son again.”

    Sometimes, the greatest acts of love come from those who have the least to give.


    And sometimes, when you give without expecting anything, the universe gives back in ways you never imagined.

    Written by #ChoitalykRuman

    #UmmeyMiah

  • You Are a Beautiful Light for Yourself and Others

    Did you know that you are a shining light for other people? Yes, you inspire and uplift them in ways you might not even realize! But there’s something important to remember: You are also a light for yourself. Just like a lamp brightens a room, your inner light can brighten your own life.

    Sometimes, our thoughts and feelings feel a little messy or out of place. This is called “being out of alignment.” It means that our mind, heart, and actions aren’t working together in harmony. Maybe you’ve felt this before—like something just isn’t right, or you’re not fully happy with how things are going.

    But here’s the amazing part: At some point, almost like magic, something inside us changes. We start to realize that staying out of alignment isn’t helping us anymore. We feel deep down that it’s time to get our mind, heart, and actions back in sync. When this happens, we suddenly feel more motivated! It’s like a switch flips on, and we start moving towards what makes us truly happy.

    This change happens because we slowly learn to value our true selves more than the person we think we “should” be. Often, we imagine that we have to be perfect or act in certain ways just to make others happy or to fit in. But as we grow and learn more about ourselves, we realize that being ourselves is much more important. We don’t need to chase after a fantasy of being perfect or “ideal”—we just need to be who we truly are.

    This new understanding, or change in consciousness, helps us see where we are being inconsistent. Maybe we act one way around our friends and another way around our family, and it doesn’t feel good. Or maybe we tell ourselves we should be more confident, but deep down, we’re still struggling with self-doubt. Recognizing these inconsistencies is not a bad thing. In fact, it’s a great step toward real growth! It’s not about being perfect—it’s about seeing the truth of who we are in different situations and learning from that.

    As we start to accept our true selves, we let go of the idea that we have to be something else. We realize that it’s okay to be a work in progress. Just like a plant grows slowly over time, we grow little by little. And guess what? That’s perfectly fine. It’s more important to be honest about where we are than to try to rush toward an image of perfection that doesn’t really exist.

    Being in alignment with ourselves means we start to live with more kindness and understanding—not only for others but for ourselves. We begin to notice when we are being too hard on ourselves or expecting too much. It’s like learning to be our own best friend. When we give ourselves the space to grow and make mistakes, we can shine even brighter.

    So, remember, you are a light not just for others but for yourself too. And as you grow and change, keep in mind that your true self is enough. You don’t need to be perfect, and you don’t need to chase someone else’s idea of who you “should” be. Just be you—because that’s where your real light comes from.

    • #ChoitalykRuman
    • #UmmeyMiah