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This “prescription” carried me through the darkest valleys of my life.

Author: Serenity , Published on Jun 26, 2025 04 pm

Have You Ever Asked Yourself—

“Have I been forgotten by the world?”

That question often arises in the valleys of life—
In the silence that no one responds to,
In the struggles no one sees.

There’s an emptiness inside,
A hollow ache that feels like something precious has gone missing.
You whisper to yourself, “Just a little longer…”
Hoping time will eventually heal you.

But the truth is—
It’s not time that lifts you from the bottom.
It’s your perspective.
It’s the moment you choose to let go.

Not the spotlight.
Not the applause.
But the quiet moment, alone in the dark,
when you softly tell yourself:
“It’s okay. We’ll get through this, one step at a time.”

“The one who is self-controlled, always mindful, and knows contentment is truly free.” — Dhammapada

There Is No Such Thing as True Empathy

You can break down in tears.
You can fall apart in silence.
You can feel pain so deep it has no words.

But in the end,
you will have to learn to hold yourself.
Not because you want to,
but because it is the only way through.

True strength is not in never crying—
It’s in walking forward while you cry,
and glowing while you walk.

Those nights without witnesses,
Those efforts no one applauded,
Those moments you gritted your teeth and kept going—
You thought no one noticed.

But the universe remembers.
Destiny remembers.
Your body and soul remember too.

The Roots That Keep You Standing

What truly sustains you
is not other people’s understanding,
nor their approval—
It’s the foundation you quietly build for yourself:

Emotional resilience
A stable rhythm of life
Continuous learning and growth
Financial grounding that supports your freedom
And above all—the version of you who never gave up

“Be a refuge unto yourself. Take refuge in the Dharma.” — Buddha’s final words, Mahāparinibbāna Sutta

This is your best feng shui.
Your mindset is your protection.
Your inner structure, your greatest charm.

Not Everyone Will Understand You—and That’s Okay

You will hear many voices:
“You’re too slow.”
“You’re too sensitive.”
“You dream too much.”

Some may say you’re not assertive enough.
That you should be more decisive, louder, bolder.

But remember:

“In the world of crows, a swan will always seem strange.”

There’s no need to explain your existence in a language that was never meant for you.

Stop trying to prove yourself to those who don’t see you.
Return to your breath.
Take one grounded step at a time.

The more you care, the more you suffer.
The more you let go, the freer you become.

Different paths require different silences.
Different frequencies call for gentle detachment.

Growth Is a Journey of Self-Restoration

You will shatter in the crowd.
You will be misunderstood.
You will break down.

But you will also rebuild.
In silence, in solitude—
You will integrate. You will shine.

And one day,
you will become softer, and yet more grounded.
You won’t break over a few harsh words.
You won’t collapse in the face of a passing storm.

You will finally understand:
Not every conflict needs your voice.
Not every opinion needs your explanation.

You will grow quieter.
More steady.
More aligned with your truest self.

And If You’re Still Wondering…

“Is this really worth it?”
“Will I really make it through?”
“Will anyone ever see the efforts I’ve made?”

Dear one, don’t lose hope.

Everything you are going through—
Even what seems meaningless right now—
Is preparing a quiet blooming inside your life.

Just like a tree’s growth rings—
They don’t form through flashes of speed,
But through deep, patient grounding in the earth.

Miracles Are Not Big Moments

A real miracle is not when life suddenly spares you,
but when you never give up on yourself—
not in the big moments,
but in the quiet, uneventful ones.

So please—

Allow yourself to move slowly.
Allow yourself to be imperfect.
Allow life to deviate from your plans.
Allow love to go unanswered.
Allow yourself to pause when you’re in a valley.
Allow yourself to just be soft sometimes.

Because you’re not here to compete.
You’re here to bloom.

“If you wish to be a great tree, do not argue with the weeds.
A general with a sword does not battle in the brush.” — Zen proverb

You don’t need to prove your worth.
Your existence is already meaningful.
And when you finally let go of the ruler in someone else’s hand,
You’ll find that your own light comes not from outside—but from within.