When someone ignores reality he is like someone who is,
Watering a fake tree and expect fruit from it.
When someone does not learn from his failures
He is like someone who is traveling without an aim .
When someone lives in the shadows of the others ,
He is like a bird who is raised in a cage and thinks flying is a crime.
Jalal Michael Sabbagh .mysuccessisyoursuccess.com
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Loved your words, Jalal.
I’ve always found reality easier to deal with than ignoring reality, as you’ve written.
It makes for a stronger character when we can accept the truth of reality rather than hiding from it.
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Always pleasure to hear from you my dear friend , wishing you good health and happiness , best regards Jalal and Hilda xoxo
My dear friend Carolyn , always pleasure to hear from , you wishing you all the best and may God bless you .My best regards