I read this quote recently, and it stayed in my mind. Not because I suddenly wanted to escape somewhere, but because I met someone who is really living this idea.
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There comes a moment in life when you can finally talk about your past without feeling pain. The story that once broke your heart becomes just a memory. You can speak about it calmly, and maybe even with a little smile. That is the moment when you know you have healed.
Everyone Has Their Own Dance
Each of us has our own dance in life. It means that every person has a unique path, full of experiences that make them who they are. Sometimes this dance is easy and beautiful, but other times it is full of mistakes, pain, and disappointment. Still, all of these moments are important — they help us grow and learn.
Perseverance
In life, there are many things that can influence our journey – talent, intelligence, education, or opportunities. But one quality stands above all: perseverance. You can be naturally talented, very smart, or well-educated – but if you give up after the first obstacle, none of it will take you far.
It’s Not Just a Brick
I recently saw a short video that stayed in my mind longer than I expected. A teacher of architecture stands in front of his students, holding a simple brick. "What is this?" he asks. "A brick," the class answers together. The teacher smiles, pauses for a moment, and then starts showing pictures. One by one, beautiful houses, bridges, and...
A Clean Mind, Not Just Clean Clothes
This week, something really hit me. I work as an electrician, and when we need to dig a hole, we usually have a young helper for it. He promised us that he would finish the job by Monday. But when we arrived on Monday, the hole was still not done. So, I took a shovel and started digging myself.
The World Doesn’t Change – You Do
Sometimes it feels like the world changes with our mood. One day everything looks bright and full of hope. The next day, the same world seems dark and unfair. But in reality, the world stays exactly the same. What changes is how we see it.
Chasing your dreams
We often hear that success is not for everyone. It may sound harsh, but there is a deep truth in it. Just like in nature – not every lion that runs after a zebra will catch it. But one thing is certain: every lion that caught a zebra had to chase it first. This is a lesson we can use in our own lives....
Breaking the Chain
I have just finished reading Viktor E. Frankl's book Man's Search for Meaning and I must say it really left something inside me. It has been a long time since a book touched me so deeply and made me think about how I face life, people, and difficult situations. Frankl, who went through the horrors of concentration camps,...
Just be good
One day I was waiting for the bus when I saw an old woman with heavy shopping bags. She looked very tired, and many people just walked past her. At first, I was not sure what to do, but then I went to her and asked if I could help. She smiled and said yes. I carried her bags for...