Living, 1 min readManinder Kaur BariaNew Year, Goals, India

There's still room to learn and grow...

Living, 1 min readManinder Kaur BariaNew Year, Goals, India
There's still room to learn and grow...

Dear World,

Maybe you are wondering about which path to take and where it leads. 
Once you decide to, choose a path, most importantly, not knowing what the future holds for you.
For today, just wait for a second and think about where you were last year. 
Think about the things that you worried about so much that no longer consume your time and energy.
The stress of what the year would look like; all the things that you never thought you would accomplish but they just happened with time.

So yes, you and only you, did all the things that moulded you as a person. 
These being grace-filled reminders that after all the happenings, whether planned or accidental; there is still room for you to learn, to grow, and to be okay.

It is never a matter of a day, but rather small simple habits followed, actions done in each individual second, that make an impact in a long run. So... are you grateful for this slow and steady growth?

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#TanClan

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