Stepping Stones
How Life's Challenges Shape Our Journey
Don't pay too much attention to some people. If anyone asks, just say you forgot. No explanation, no sadness. There comes a day when a person will enter your life and make you understand why things didn't work out with others. Some roads can only be walked alone.
Only you know the hardships of the journey. In fact, there is nothing that cannot be let go. As time passes, when you look back, you will find that something you once thought you couldn't let go of was just a stepping stone in life.
The funny thing is, we pretend to be psychologists in front of our friends, but we can't even solve our own problems. If you had realized earlier that you are not that important in other people's hearts, you would be much happier.
A friend is not the one who comes first or the one you have known the longest, but the person who came and never left. In fact, people who are truly good to you are rare in a lifetime. Best friends usually tease each other, and the one who is the harshest in words is the one with the softest heart when you need them.
Sometimes, you choose to let go not because you can't hold on, but because you realize that some things are destined to never come true. In fact, there are not so many "ifs" in this world. Sometimes, what we lose in an instant is eternal. A good life is to not overthink and do more.
Ask for less, smile more, and be content. Cry to yourself, smile to others. This is what life is all about. Don't be ungrateful for any enthusiasm, and don't try to please any indifference.
Thank you for reading!
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
Keep reading
More stories from Emily Chan - Life and love sharing and writers in Poets and other communities.
Finding Happiness in Parting
True relief isn't found in stopping the tears. Instead of simply crying, I can look back on everything with a smile. The feeling lingers. There are regrets, but I understand the reasons behind them. There is regret, but I also understand that my regret isn't necessarily shared by the other person.
By Emily Chan - Life and love sharing11 months ago in Poets
How, Too
Many people wonder how, too. You are not alone, and I am an expert. I will teach you how, too! First, you need to remit a small application fee and fill out an application describing the nature of your financial situation and how often payments will be made, as this will have great bearing on how well I teach you how, too.
By Harper Lewis5 days ago in Fiction
Comments (1)
I just read your poem, Stepping Stones, and I wanted to take a moment to express how much it resonated with me. The imagery of navigating life’s challenges through those "stepping stones" is both powerful and relatable. The metaphor captures the delicate balance between perseverance and vulnerability in a beautifully grounded way. Your ability to convey emotion through such concise yet vivid language is inspiring. I particularly loved how you crafted the sense of movement and transition — how each step feels heavy yet necessary for progress. It's a wonderful reflection on the journey of self-discovery and growth. Thank you for sharing this piece, and I’m looking forward to reading more of your work in the future!