Everyone has their own pain. In life, no one has it all. Everyone is fighting a hidden battle. These battles might differ from person to person. For some, it is a financial struggle, while for others, it is marital issues. For some, it is a quest for knowledge and wisdom, while others face family challenges or feel unappreciated and not treated the way they desire. Some people struggle with childbearing. No matter who we are or where we come from, we all face our own battles.
There is a popular saying: Even the rich cry. Some might wonder what could make a rich person cry. Many factors could contribute to this. People often say money doesn’t buy happiness, and there are numerous wealthy individuals battling health challenges, unable to eat freely as they are constantly on medication. Of course, this does not apply to all wealthy people. However, the reality remains that life is a battle, and no one will ever get out of it alive.
Many argue that they would rather cry in an exotic car than live a life filled with trouble and poverty. Well, we all have our own perceptions of life and the right to decide what we truly want.
Yesterday, two of my friends from school reached out to me and shared their struggles. One of them is searching for a job, saying he’s tired of focusing solely on online work and wants an on-site job as well. He explained how he lost a lot of money in forex trading, attributing it to overzealousness and overreliance on it as his only source of income. I empathized with his situation and shared my own experiences and challenges. I assured him that if any opportunities come up at my workplace, I would let him know. He is a graduate, but like many others, he often belittles government jobs, saying, "How much will they pay me when I can earn more trading online or doing other tasks?"
The other person is a close friend of mine. She learned baking and catering and also works at a company that sells palm kernel products. She mentioned that the company is struggling to pay salaries because their sales have dropped significantly. I understood her situation, as many people spent heavily during December and likely stocked up on essentials for the new year. I shared my own challenges with her and promised to support her in whatever small way I could once I get paid.
Life is indeed unpredictable, and we must learn to be there for one another in our own little ways. No one knows what tomorrow holds, and beyond that, it is important to show kindness and offer assistance when needed. Together, we can survive the storms of life by supporting one another and rendering help wherever possible.