I'm here again with some interesting (or boring, depending on your perspective) tales. Who here thinks "I'm mature"? 🤔 I think some of you do, but believe me, it's not what it looks like. I once thought I was mature, but I was wrong—so very wrong. Actually, no one is mature enough to have all the answers. But I'm not here to give you a life lesson or claim to be wise enough to do so. Instead, I want to share some of the lessons I've picked up along the way.
When I was a child, I always wondered about the freedom that older people seemed to have. I would see young adults out and, seemingly able to come and go as they pleased without their parents scolding them. Meanwhile, my mother always had strict rules about when I could go out to play with friends. If I somehow managed to sneak out in the evening, I would be punished and often grounded. I used to think, "When I grow up, I'll go out and do whatever I want." But believe me, that craze
didn't last long.
Now that I'm 18 and I have it—"the freedom"—I don't want to go out anymore. I have a lot to do instead of going out (even though I don't do anything other than lay in bed 🛏️). I've begun to understand the importance of time ⏳ (yet I still can't manage it). Now, I think home is the place where one gets one's peace 🕊️ (that's what I used to believe). With all this, I thought, "Now I'm mature." But no, that's just a small part of maturation and there's still a long way to go.
As I got older, I realized that the freedom I so eagerly dreamed of came with its own set of responsibilities. It's not just about doing whatever you want; it's about making choices and dealing with the consequences. Whether it's staying out late 🌙 or making decisions about your future 🎓, each choice carries weight. The freedom I once dreamed of now feels like a balancing act between liberty and responsibility.
Have you ever been stuck in a situation where you're not sure if you should tell someone the truth? This has always been a big challenge for me. Like when someone asks, "How do I look in this dress?" 👗 and you know they look awful, but to make them feel good, you say they look great. It might make them feel better temporarily, but in the long run, it's a disservice to both of you.
For instance, I have a friend who is passionate about writing and composing rap songs 🎤. One day, he asked me to listen to one of his songs and give feedback. I could tell the song needed some improvement, but I didn't have the courage to tell him the truth. I was afraid of making him feel bad, so I said it sounded nice. As a result, he continued to create more songs that weren't his best work, and I felt guilty for not being honest.
I have friends who can directly speak the truth to someone's face, and I always wonder how they do it. Why can't I be like them? I often end up feeling jealous of their straightforwardness. But I'm learning that honesty, even when it's hard, is a crucial part of growing and helping others grow too.
Honesty, while sometimes difficult, is essential for genuine growth. It might hurt in the short term, but in the long run, it helps build trust and fosters true improvement. By being honest, we not only help others but also ourselves, as it encourages a culture of reliability, trust, and continuous learning.
Have you ever felt like, "Why the hell did I do that?" 😅 You do, right? The same thing happened to me and still keeps happening. I think we can't avoid this—or at least, I can't. As I've already mentioned, I even fought with a teacher when I was in high school. And that's not the only regrettable action I've taken. There are many decisions I've made that I now regret or feel guilty about. In my mind this sentence keep wandering "Y-T-F DID I DO THAT?"
Regret is a powerful emotion that can consume us if we let it. But it's also a teacher. Each mistake I've made has taught me something valuable, even if it was a painful lesson. Regret reminds me that I'm human, that I'm learning, and that every decision—good or bad—shapes who I am today. Learn from them, and use them as stepping stones for growth. By accepting our past actions, we can move forward with greater wisdom and understanding.
So, these are some of those Important lessons I've learned so far and there's more but if I start write it down here then it will take whole day ☻.
Life is a continuous journey of learning and growing. I'm sure there are many more lessons to come, and I'm excited to learn from them. Thanks for reading, and In sharing these lessons, I hope to connect with those who might be going through similar experiences. 🌟
And for now,
Farewell.....!
08/06/2024
