Dear friends,
I hope this letter finds you well. Today, I reflect on the feelings in my heart, brought on by memories of the past. I consider my journey, filled with dreams, surprises, and twists.

Like many of you, my life didn’t turn out the way I’d imagined. My early aspirations were far from where life eventually led me. I never had much love for mathematics—truth be told, I despised it.

My heart was set on a career in medicine, or anything related to biology. But as we know, life seldom follows the scripts we write for it.

I ended up studying Agriculture, even opting for Mathematics as a subject in college, which felt like a cruel twist of fate.

To make matters more ironic, despite my fear of finance, I found myself working in a bank—a career that initially seemed alien to my passions. But as the years passed, I adapted. I compromised. I survived. I thrived.

The Irony of Love

In love too, the heart’s desires met the reality of compromise. I dreamed of a partner who shared my passions and intellectual curiosity.

I longed for someone who would walk beside me, matching my steps, my dreams, and my vision of life.

Yet, destiny once again painted a different picture. My life partner, though a wonderful companion, was a contrast to what I had envisioned. And with that contrast came unspoken words, deferred dreams, and lessons in acceptance.

With a heart heavy with what-could-have-beens, I’ve learned to live with these complexities, to embrace life’s paradoxes, and find peace in the dance between expectation and reality.

Fate has a curious way of leading us down paths we never anticipated, but I’ve come to accept that perhaps it knows better than we do.

A Life Full of Dreams

As I now stand on the shores of retirement, my heart yearns for a peaceful and fulfilling future.

I dream of a home filled with echoes of my creativity—where the walls of my drawing room are adorned with my paintings, each stroke of the brush a testament to my journey.

I envision a big TV where my poems and stories are broadcasted for the world to see, my YouTube videos a window into my soul. I dream of a life where my passions are no longer hobbies but the essence of my being.

But as always, life remains unpredictable. We can never fully know what tomorrow holds. So I keep faith in God, believe in myself, and continue down this path, no matter how uncertain the journey may seem.

Why So Heavy, Oh Heart?

Yes, life, with its twists and turns, often feels like a relentless storm. My heart, weighed down by setbacks and disappointments, sometimes struggles to see the light.

There are days when the past tugs at my soul, reminding me of what might have been, and I can’t help but feel heavy.

But then, I ask myself—why? Why do I let life’s stumbles fill me with gloom? Why do I allow the small storms to cloud the bigger picture?

The truth is, life is a puzzle—an endless game of hide and seek. It gives us moments of joy, but it also casts long, dark shadows.

But that’s okay. Perhaps we weren’t meant to solve all its riddles. Perhaps the real wisdom lies in embracing the dance of joy and sorrow instead of trying to fight it.

Embracing the Struggle

Tears won’t alter fate. Wishing won’t change our circumstances. But what we can control is our hard work, our resolve, and our determination to keep going, even when the road ahead is unclear.

Therein lies our strength. When we refuse to let the darkness consume us, when we hold on to the fire within, we find the courage to keep moving forward.

And in that struggle, we discover something extraordinary—the beauty of perseverance. The joy of overcoming obstacles.

We realize that happiness isn’t something we stumble upon; it’s something we create. It’s a choice, not a destination. And once we understand that, we can start to let go of the heaviness in our hearts.

Letting Go of the Weight

So, I choose to cast off the shadows that threaten to dim my light. I choose to let joy, rather than sadness, fill my heart. I embrace the challenges that come my way, for they are the keys to unlocking my true potential.

As I continue to create, to write, to paint, I find that my heart grows lighter, my spirit freer.

Friends, the secret to truly living, to embracing life’s gains and losses, is simple: let happiness reign in your heart. Hold on to it tightly, for when you do, nothing can weigh you down.

Life will always present us with challenges, but we are stronger than we know. In the face of adversity, we must remind ourselves that the heart grows heavy only when we allow it to. And in choosing joy, we find that we are capable of more than we ever imagined.

So, dear heart, why so heavy? There is so much yet to discover, so much beauty still to create. Let’s walk this journey with faith, love, and a light heart, always.

Oh Heart, Why So Heavy?

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