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"I Should Have Known This a Long Time Ago"

"Sometimes, we just need to keep moving forward, no matter how many difficulties we encounter in life."

By Bal IKBALPublished about a year ago 1 min read

Napha, a 30-year-old woman, had been working at the same company for many years. She began to feel bored with her life, which was full of repetitive daily routines, and she felt that she had missed out on something important in her life.

One day, Napha decided to visit an old friend she hadn't seen in a long time. Her friend, Pat, was a successful writer and lived in a beautiful house with a lovely garden.

When Napha arrived at Pat's house, she asked Pat about his success and happiness in life. Pat began to share his own story with her.

Pat explained that in his twenties, he was just like Napha, trapped in a monotonous cycle and feeling that nothing gave his life meaning. But one day, he decided to follow his dreams and started writing books. Despite facing difficulties, he found satisfaction and happiness that he had never known before.

After hearing Pat’s story, Napha felt as if a light had been turned on in her heart. She began to question her own life and started pursuing what she truly loved and was interested in.

Months passed, and Napha began to write journals and try new things she had always been interested in but never had the chance to explore before. She discovered that following her dreams and passions made her life full of meaning and happiness.

Looking back, Napha thought that she should have known this a long time ago. However, she also realized that it is never too late to start anew and make her life meaningful according to her own desires.

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Bal IKBAL

"I am from Thailand. I work as a teacher and am a freelance writer. In my free time, I enjoy reading and writing articles. I want to communicate and share my writings with everyone, hoping that my articles can be beneficial to all."

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  • Alyssa wilkshoreabout a year ago

    Thanks for sharing

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