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Life humbles you!

As I sit and reflect on the passage of time, one truth resonates deeply within me—life humbles you in ways you never expect. When we’re younger, the world feels like a race. We chase achievements, accolades, and the thrill of “having it all.” But as the years go by, life quietly teaches us to slow down and appreciate the simple, often-overlooked joys that were always there waiting.  

It’s in those quiet moments—alone with your thoughts, sipping coffee or perhaps a tea will do too as the sun rises, or walking under a canopy of trees—that you realize the beauty of stillness. The rush and chaos lose their charm, replaced by the sweetness of solitude and the comfort of enough sleep, a healthy meal, or a genuine conversation with someone who truly matters.  

Life humbles you when you experience setbacks, heartbreak, or moments of uncertainty. It teaches you to stop glorifying busyness and instead to honor rest, healing, and gratitude. You learn that the "big things" don’t always hold the value you once thought. The little things—a hug, a hearty laugh, a quiet evening—become priceless treasures.  

Walking through life with this understanding feels like finding a secret to happiness. You no longer need to compete or compare. Simplicity becomes the ultimate goal, and in that simplicity lies peace.  

This humility doesn’t mean giving up—it means learning to prioritize what truly matters. It means showing up for loved ones, for yourself, and for the moments that make your soul smile. Life humbles you so that you can become softer, stronger, and more present for all the goodness it offers.  

Damn, what kind of coffee did I have? I’ve become so sentimental!  

Still, I am grateful for this lesson, for every moment that has reshaped my perspective, and for the quiet joy that simplicity brings. Perhaps this is the gift of growing older—the realization that the essence of life was never in the big things but in the tender, unassuming details all along.

Love, 


Chits

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