One morning, a woman hurried onto a crowded bus and found a seat beside a quiet man. As she settled down, her heavy bag accidentally struck his arm. The man winced slightly but said nothing.
Surprised by his silence, the woman turned to him and asked, “I hit you with my bag. Why didn’t you say anything?”
Man smiled gently and replied, “There’s no need to be upset over something so small. Our journey together is very short—I’m getting off at the next stop.”
Woman sat quietly, his words echoing in her mind: “Our journey is very short.” She thought about how true that was – not just on the bus, but in life itself.
Life, she realized, is just a brief journey. We meet countless people – some stay for a while, some leave too soon. Yet we spend so much of our limited time being angry, hurt or resentful. We argue, compare and hold grudges, forgetting that we are all travelers who will eventually part ways.
She imagined how peaceful the world could be if people understood the value of forgiveness, kindness, and love. If someone insults, you – stay calm. If someone betrays or hurts, you – let go. If someone speaks harshly – smile and forgive. Because in the end, nothing is worth losing your peace for.
When her stop finally came, the woman stood up, smiled at the man and whispered, “You’re right – the journey really is very short.”
As she stepped off the bus, her heart felt lighter. She promised herself to live with gratitude, to cherish the people around her and to keep smiling no matter what came her way.
After all, no one knows where this journey ends – so why not make it beautiful while it lasts?
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