Hope And Gratefulness: Blossoms On Brutal Days

"The world is always spinning. Everything depends on whether you want to stand still, or spin with it." — Anonymous

There is something extraordinarily beautiful hidden behind that thought. The world never stops— not for disappointment, anger, or even grief. Yet, we are still given a choice: to either lose ourselves in that commotion or pause and reflect on how we wish to move forward.

Life rarely goes as we imagine. A missed job offer. A grade that feels unfair. A friendship hanging on its last thread. Some battles are loud and obvious, while others are quiet wars we fight in our own heads. But, regardless of the strength of the storm you are caught in, don't run out of hope. Take a deep breath. Step out of the rush and introspect with a clear mind— not to ignore your wounds, but to rediscover yourself beneath them. 

There is always something to remain grateful for. A roof over your head. A warm meal. Clean water. Even the device and internet that is allowing you to read this blog post.

It may seem hard right now, but just know that everything gets better with time. If you are going through a bad time, believe me when I say that you will get better. It may not happen overnight. But it will surely happen. Time will smoothen all the rough edges and sharp corners that you can't reach. It fixes the imperfections invisible to the naked eye. 

So, try to remain hopeful when you come at the edge of a hard path. When you are presented with a thorn- filled bush of problems, sometimes the best option is to wait for it to grow rather than cut it down or stop tending to it. Because even the prickliest of plants can blossom a rose.