Monday morning, 7:30 AM. Ankur stands at the bus stop, watching the city wake up around him. The cool Bangalore breeze feels perfect, but his eyes are on the traffic that's already building up on the main road.
"Another week begins," he thinks, adjusting his simple backpack. At 24, he's learned that Mondays aren't enemies - they're just new chances wrapped in familiar routines.
The bus arrives, packed as usual. Ankur finds a spot near the window and settles in for his 45-minute journey to work. He's been doing this for three years now, but every day teaches him something new.
Today, he notices an elderly man struggling to get on the bus. Without thinking twice, Ankur gets up and helps him find a seat. The man smiles and says, "Thank you, beta."
It's a small moment, but it reminds Ankur why he loves working with people - students, colleagues, anyone really. There's something beautiful about human connections, even the brief ones.
At a traffic signal, he sees a student from one of his programs walking to college. She waves when she spots him through the window. These little moments make the crowded bus ride worth it.
"Life is simple when you don't try to own everything," he reminds himself, watching the chaos outside. "Even this traffic jam has a story."
As the bus moves again, Ankur starts thinking about the new project his team will discuss today. It's about helping more students find their path. He's excited, but something unexpected happened last Friday that's still on his mind...
What happened last Friday that's got Ankur thinking? Find out next Saturday.
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