As 2026 approaches, the article suggests a shift from personal New Year resolutions to collective responsibility and shared civic sense. It highlights Aizawl, Mizoram, as an example of a society where trust and everyday ethics are practiced, not just preached. The city's geography encourages a slower pace, fostering attentiveness to others and careful sharing of space. The author notes the natural operation of trust, citing examples like unattended online orders remaining safe, suggesting Aizawl offers lessons in collective well-being and human values.