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𝗜 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻. It's the recent story. My brother was recently traveling from Delhi to our home by bus. Our house is about 1.5 kilometers from the bus stand. On that particular day, his bus was delayed, and it was already nighttime. My father was out of town for work, so there was no one at home to pick him up from the station. Adding to the challenge, there are no autos available late at night in our area, and the road home has recently become unsafe due to threats and thefts. Naturally, my mother was very worried about how my brother would manage to get home. To calm her down, I assured her that I would figure something out. I spoke to a neighbor, a brotherly figure, and asked him for help. However, he was hesitant as it was very late and the weather was extremely cold. I then called my brother to inform him of the situation. While we were talking, I asked him if there was anyone else on the bus who was getting off at the same stop. He mentioned that there was a person who lived nearby. I suggested he talk to that person to see if they could help. Initially, my brother was reluctant, as he didn’t know the person well. I explained to him that in emergencies, it’s okay to seek help from strangers. After some convincing, he spoke to the person, who told him that his uncle was coming to pick him up. My brother then asked if he could accompany them, and they kindly agreed. Thankfully, he reached home safely. This incident reminded me how important it is to think calmly and consider multiple solutions when faced with a problem. Often, we get so caught up in the issue that we forget to explore other options. That’s why I always try to have a Plan B or even a Plan C for every task or situation in life. I'd love to hear how you handle such problems. What's your approach? Follow me for more such details. Happy new year to all in advance:)