Depending on the cards we're dealt with, we may have to work 100x harder than everyone else just to reach the light at the end of the tunnel.

But this doesn't mean we have it way harder compared to everyone else - the real tragedy is that some people who've been dealt relatively "easy" cards in life never even try to reach that light.

What exactly is this "light at the end of the tunnel" that we're all supposedly striving towards?

Merely achieving outward success or happiness can only take one so far, but something much deeper, perhaps, the discovery of true meaning and fulfillment is an elusive yet tangible experience worth exploring.

Many people equate reaching the light with attaining conventional markers of success - wealth, status, accolades.

I mean, it's really not a bad thing, and it's more so like the icing on a cake.

True fulfillment goes far beyond surface-level achievements. And in this context, the light could represent an internal journey of self-discovery, uncovering our unique purpose and aligning our life with our deepest values.

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Paradox Of Happiness

Happiness, too, is not something we can simply decide to work towards. It's not a destination.

One of the perceptions of happiness that has stuck with me is viewing it as an outcome that emerges organically when we're living authentically.

From both first and second hand experiences, chasing happiness as an end goal often leads to disappointment.

Bypass that whole bandwagon of "chasing" and shift that attention into focusing on the process of growth, exploration(adventure) and finding meaning.

Of course, the challenge is that some people face monumentally more difficult circumstances than others through no fault of their own.

The journey to that light at the end of the tunnel requires 100x the effort for those who've been dealt a tougher hand in life.

It's an uphill climb that can feel relentless, a losing game of sorts, especially around the first part of the journey.

And that's where the real tragedy lies - the people who've been fortunate enough to have an "easy" path, but choose to remain stuck in complacency or distraction, never making the effort to seek out that deeper sense of purpose. They have the privilege of a relatively smoother journey, yet squander it.

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Focus On Our Own Journey

Rather than constantly comparing ourselves to others, doesn't it make much sense to turn inward and focus on our own unique path?

The true measure isn't how we stack up against our peers, but our individual commitment to growth, self-discovery and pursuing what truly matters to us - even if it means working 100x harder.

That light at the end may be elusive, but it represents the most rewarding kind of fulfillment. Life's full of paradoxes and this is definitely one of them.


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