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I Have Awakened to What Truly Matters

1 min readJun 12, 2024

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I pursued the wrong priorities in life for a long time.

Relentlessly chased ambitions in my career, material possessions, hobbies, and interests.

Meanwhile, neglecting what truly mattered…

That is, the people closest to me.

Loved ones who’ve enriched my life with laughter, support, and treasured memories.

It was through some tough life lessons that I finally woke up, realizing the profound truth:

Honest and true relationships are everything.

They’ve enhanced my life.

Our joys, endeavors, and experiences alongside others enhance life with unequaled meaning and fulfillment.

No amount of wealth or achievements can duplicate the bonds we forge through our time together.

I now encourage you to not make the same mistakes I did.

Nurture your relationships.

Treat them like the priceless treasures they are.

Invest wholeheartedly in your family and friends.

In the end, they are the gift that truly counts.

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T. M. Watson
T. M. Watson

Written by T. M. Watson

Writer, author, researcher on self-preservation. I love good coffee & meaningful, heartfelt conversation.

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