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That long night

Story of a lifetime

By pritesh patelPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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As a young man, I was full of ambition and drive. I knew I wanted to be successful in life, and I was willing to put in the hard work to make it happen. I worked long hours and saved every penny I could, with a singular focus on achieving my goals.

After years of hard work and determination, I finally made it. I landed my dream job, got married to the love of my life, and started a family. I had everything I had ever wanted, and I was overjoyed.

But life has a way of throwing curveballs, and tragedy can strike when we least expect it. One day, while driving home from work, I was involved in a serious car accident. The impact was so severe that I lost consciousness and was rushed to the hospital.

I remained in a coma for several weeks, and when I finally regained consciousness. When I woke up, I found that I lost one of my leg. I lost my job, and it deteriorated the relationship with my family and friends. With the prosthetic leg I can at least walk.

That night, when the clock struck midnight, I found myself standing alone on a deserted street corner. I had nowhere to go and no one to turn to. The events of the past had left me feeling lost and confused.

As I walked aimlessly down the street, I couldn't help but think about the event that made my life miserable. I felt like a failure, with no hope for the future.

But then, something unexpected happened. I heard the sound of music coming from a nearby bar, and I felt drawn to it. As I walked inside, I saw a group of musicians playing their hearts out on stage.

One of the guy was singing this song which was about to end. So keep on chasing your dreams, And never give up on what you believe, For with hard work and dedication, You will achieve what you once deemed impossible.

The journey may be long and tough, But remember, it's the journey that counts, So embrace the ups and downs, And keep on chasing your dreams, my friend.

Their passion and energy were contagious, and I found myself lost in the music. For the first time in a long time, I felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe things weren't so bad after all.

As the night wore on, I talked to some of the other patrons at the bar. I discovered that many of them had gone through similar struggles and had come out stronger on the other side. Their stories gave me hope and inspiration.

By the time the bar closed and the sun started to rise, I felt like a different person. I had a newfound sense of purpose and direction. I knew that things wouldn't be easy, but I was ready to face the challenges head-on.

I discovered a new passion: painting. I had always been artistic, but I had never pursued it seriously. Now, I poured all my energy and creativity into my art, and I found that it brought me more joy and fulfilment than any job or material possession ever could.

Over time, my paintings gained a following, and I became successful in my own right. I had found a new purpose in life, one that brought me true happiness and meaning.

Looking back on that long night, I realized that sometimes we need to hit rock bottom in order to find our way back up. And sometimes, all it takes isa little bit of music and a few kind words from strangers to help us get there.

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