We need to seek knowledge and understanding about things we are curious about. It's so easy to get mislead about so many things we are inquisitive about "God, Love, Life, Friendships, Relationship" when we devote all efforts in learning from people with lack of experience.
Breathe.
You're going to be okay.
This pain you feel is going to pass.
Maybe not this moment.
Maybe not today or tomorrow.
But sometime soon.
The hurt will fade.
Don't give up before things get better. ๐ค
Someone out there needed to read this today. If it's you, I'm praying, brighter days find you soon. ๐ค
A young entrepreneur opened a small shop beside his friend's.
In the beginning, they supported each other.
They shared ideas.
Encouraged one another.
Celebrated every little win.
But as months passed, something changed.
The young entrepreneur's business started growing.
More customers came.
His hard work began to pay off.
Instead of being happy, his friend became distant.
The compliments turned into silence.
The support turned into criticism.
Every success became a reason for jealousy.
One day, the young entrepreneur asked:
"Did I do something wrong?"
An elderly shop owner nearby overheard the conversation.
He smiled and said:
"No."
"You simply outgrew the version of friendship that depended on both of you staying at the same level."
The young man looked confused.
The old man continued:
"People who truly care about you will clap when you win."
"They'll encourage you to dream bigger."
"They'll celebrate your progress as if it were their own."
"But those who secretly see your growth as a competition..."
"...will become uncomfortable every time you rise."
The young entrepreneur asked,
"So what should I do?"
The old man replied:
"Don't argue."
"Don't shrink yourself to make others comfortable."
"And don't stop growing just to keep insecure people around."
"Wish them well..."
"...and keep walking."
Years later, the young entrepreneur became successful.
When asked the secret behind his peace, he smiled and said:
"I learned that the right people are inspired by your growth."
"The wrong people are threatened by it."
Stay away from anyone who thinks your growth is competition.
The people meant for your journey will celebrate your progress, not resent it. ๐ฑโจ