Connecting Lives with Compassion and Love: Lessons from a SALT Conversation

[Nityam Ghosh]

During the SALT session in the Nichhe Line area of Bhatpara Tea Garden, a very positive outlook emerged from our conversation with a 50-year-old woman named Swaroop Oraon.

Swaroop shared about a friend of hers who had a small child. Because of household responsibilities, her friend couldn’t cook for herself or carry food to work. When Swaroop learned about this, she started cooking food for her every day and shared her lunch during their break time.

This action reflects Swaroop’s kind and selfless nature—showing compassion and willingness to help others without expecting anything in return.

As a SALT facilitator, my key learning from this conversation was the importance of communication and dialogue skills—how to build coordination and have smooth conversations among people with different thoughts and experiences.

Swaroop believes that all members of a community should always look out for and contribute to each other’s well-being.

I felt very happy and fulfilled after expressing my thoughts with everyone.

It would have been even better if a few more people from our village could have joined today’s discussion.