hushed quill by leigaia

The only exit is through the entrance , a paradox of life's most profound lessons. It's an undeniable truth that challenges and adversities are the gateways to our growth and success. Just as we must place one foot in front of the other to finish a race, we must confront our challenges head-on to emerge victorious.  Imagine holding a spoon but never raising it to your lips; the meal remains unfinished. Similarly, starting a book is the essential first step to savoring the entire story within its pages. In life, we can't complete tasks we never begin. Sometimes, we find ourselves overwhelmed, facing circumstances beyond our control. In such moments, the temptation to escape and hope for improvement upon our return is strong. Yet, too often, we discover that the situation has worsened during our absence.  Our aversion to taking chances stems from the fear of failure, but we must remember that failure is an essential part of the learning process. It's in these moments ...

Yesterday, I watched the cheer dance performances at our school's intramurals. Every performer gave their all, and I was thoroughly entertained. However, I couldn't help but wonder if I should skip some of the performances and explore the booths outside the gymnasium. A thought crossed my mind – what if I already knew which performances were the best, and I only watched those? It would be more efficient, right? But then, I pondered on a bigger question. How would we recognize the good parts if we skipped the bad ones? How could we identify the best if we hadn't witnessed the worst? In life, we often wish we could skip the trials, the unpleasant experiences, and the memories we'd rather forget, and only hold onto the good times. We long for things to unfold exactly as we desire, with no suffering or unwanted detours. What drives us in life is the hope that things will get better. We can't enjoy the rewards of things we haven't tried, taste the results of efforts ...