The Man Who Never Rushed

A friend never rushed.

Not because he was lazy.

But because he knew better.

He’d start his mornings with a walk.

One cup of chai.

And ten quiet minutes in his balcony.

His neighbors thought he was slow.

His colleagues called him “too calm.”

But when it came to work —

Ravi showed up.

He didn’t multitask.

He didn’t complain.

He just did what needed to be done.

And did it well.

While others burned out,

He burned steady.

He’d close his laptop by 6.

Make dinner with his wife.

And laugh —

Really laugh —

With his little boy who wore his shoes backwards.

Ravi had one rule.

Work hard.

But don’t miss the moments.

The sound of traffic on a busy street.

The whistling of birds on a silent afternoon.

The soft hum of life between deadlines.

He knew success wasn’t a race.

It was rhythm.

And rest.

Love,

Dhruv.