A Friend's Perspective

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Seeing her cry, her best friend Nithya came to console her. Nithya said that before sharing joy with others, one should be able to enjoy happiness with themselves first. Nithya asked, on the day of the result declaration, which moment felt happiest to her. Was it the moment she came to know that she bagged the first rank in the school, or was it when people came to her and said that she had done a great job? She remained silent. Sensing the silence, Nithya knew what her best friend's answer would be. Without prodding further, Nithya said that you are achieving something for yourself. It is your hard work, so you should be able to enjoy the recognition of your result with yourself rather than waiting for someone else to recognize that achievement and appreciate you. Saying that, Nithya left her friend to think about what she had said.

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