(ENG) Grateful for Time, Grateful for Joy

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Today, my mood is incredibly good. Since morning, I’ve spent quite some time writing new parts of my story — which, as always, I don’t know when (or if) I’ll release. But honestly, that doesn’t matter. What matters is the joy and happiness I feel while writing. Maybe that’s why, even now at 7 p.m. — a time when I usually feel unsettled — I’m still in such a cheerful state! What a life. If I could feel like this every day, I’d already feel more than enough.

Speaking of time and opportunities, I’ve come to realize that I haven’t been appreciating them enough in my life. Every morning, I still find myself waking up to the fact that Allah has given me another breath and another chance to meet the people I love. Those two things — time and opportunities — always arrive together, yet often I let them slip by unnoticed.

Now that I’m in a phase where life feels exhausting, I’m reminded how simple it actually is: opening my eyes in the morning means I’ve already been granted countless new chances for the day. Whatever form they take, sometimes opportunities come as little reminders that it’s okay to make mistakes yesterday — because tomorrow is still there, waiting with new chances to hold on to. And sometimes, that alone is the best cure for all the sadness carried over from the day before. I don’t even know what I’m typing anymore, but that’s the gist of it.

Maybe this is also why I rarely make daily plans. Whenever I fail to complete what I had planned, I end the night with unnecessary guilt and self-blame for not sticking to my own schedule. But maybe being human simply means feeling whole each day — to be content with the small joys we receive, to smile, and to know that it’s enough.

Life isn’t always full of happiness; sacrifices are inevitable. That has been my principle for 21 years. But in the end, I often feel overwhelmed. If sadness outweighs joy, and life only happens once, what’s the point of waking up in the morning if not to enjoy it? The essence of life becomes zero if I don’t. So no matter how hard things get, I want to live with joy. I want to face every condition with a heart that chooses happiness.

I hope this week goes smoothly until the weekend. I hope good times and opportunities keep coming our way. And I hope it’s all filled with nothing but happiness — deal?

Stay healthy, precious people. You did well today, and you always will. I’m proud of you — for every little step you’ve taken. It’s cool, you know? I loooove you. <3