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Drifting, Learning, Growing

How Life’s Ups and Downs Shape Us

By Emily Chan - Life and love sharingPublished 11 months ago 1 min read
Drifting, Learning, Growing
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Many times, after trying your best, you no longer force things.

You learn to adapt to life’s ups and downs.

Gradually drifting apart, I learned to love myself.

The greatest sorrow in life is realizing that this is not the life I truly want.

Yet, this is the life I chose for myself. Some pains are beyond words,

and some experiences need no further explanation.

When you are feeling down, remind yourself that life is like this.

Rest when you are tired, and never forget that tomorrow will bring sunshine.

No one can choose the path ahead for you,

and no one can wipe away the tears hidden in your heart.

After witnessing the passage of time,

after experiencing the warmth and coldness of human nature,

after seeing how things and people change,

I learned how to heal my own wounds.

When there is pain, allow yourself to let go.

When there are tears, embrace and appreciate them.

Life is an experience—an opportunity to understand.

What once seemed important no longer holds the same weight.

The little things I once cared about now feel

like nothing more than passing clouds.

Be grateful for everything life has given you,

for every moment is a lesson.

Through it all, always love yourself and stay strong.

Just be kind, and unexpected blessings will find you.

No matter how others treat you, always cherish yourself.

Thank you for reading!

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About the Creator

Emily Chan - Life and love sharing

Blog Writer/Storyteller/Write stores and short srories.I am a writer who specializes in love,relationships and life sharing

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