Dear Self,
There's a Japanese legend that imparts a valuable lesson: "If you feel like you're losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for better days to come."
This legend draws a beautiful parallel between the resilience of trees and the challenges we face in life. Let's delve into the significance of this message:
Trees, despite losing their leaves every year in the fall, remain strong and unwavering. They endure the changing seasons, from the vibrancy of spring and summer to the shedding of leaves in autumn, and the bareness of winter. In this natural cycle, they shed what is no longer needed, making room for new growth and transformation.
Likewise, in life, we encounter moments of loss, change, and adversity. It may seem like we are losing everything, but the essence of the legend lies in the idea of standing tall and patiently waiting for better days. Just as trees trust that spring will bring new leaves and fresh growth, we can have faith that our challenges and losses are temporary. We can weather difficult times with grace, knowing that they create space for new opportunities, personal growth, and positive change.
The message encourages us to embrace the resilience and patience of the trees, to stand tall in the face of adversity, and to believe that better days will come. It reminds us that our struggles are part of a larger, natural cycle of growth and transformation.
With this legend in mind, let's face life's challenges with strength and optimism, confident that, like the trees, we too will endure and flourish.
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Note to Self
Non-FictionThis is not just a simple story but a journal of my day-to-day experiences and become motivated every single day. If you want to be motivated, too. Feel free to read this journal. Nothing can stop you. Just read and be motivated.
