Sometimes, it is necessary to silently distance yourself from certain people. Why? For your own peace of mind. Sometimes, you have to stay close to others like a shadow. Why? To keep them well. In this world, the true purpose of life is about people. For a little happiness, people go to great lengths, showing no lack of effort. People work hard, build relationships, and keep promises. But if it feels like a person is the cause of unrest, if someone is making your time unbearable, or if they are not maintaining respect, no matter how close or dear they are, quietly step away. The arrangements in this life are all for mental peace and comfort. If anyone stands as an obstacle to that, promise to stay away from them.
For a little bit of happiness, people do many things. They sacrifice their own desires. For a smile, a little happiness, they make peace with and form friendships with unknown people. They combine dreams and reality to build a life. But when familiar people reveal unfamiliar sides of themselves, when they give neglect instead of love, when they bring humiliation instead of respect, hope fades. Those who insult with words, those who mock and belittle—no matter how valuable they are in life—they must be let go. Otherwise, the suffering will only increase.
It is difficult to stay happy if you can’t give up the company of bad people. Even if a person’s appearance or demeanor is unpleasant, you can tolerate it, but if their attitude is unpleasant, being with them becomes unbearable. A person with bad character should not be allowed into your life. Those who break promises, who leave once their interest ends, or those who do not call you in their prosperous times—no matter how close they are in your life, it doesn’t matter. Such people must be kept far away, both physically and mentally. Of course, those who do not understand the heart, the heart itself does not bring them close. Humans have an incredibly powerful ability to understand others, yet they still make mistakes and feel pain. Then they cry out of desperation.
Life can be dedicated to a good person. The person who respects others, stands by them in times of trouble, and cares for loved ones is the source of all happiness. There is no one more beautiful and desirable in life than them. Just looking at a good person brings peace to the eyes and happiness to the heart. In this life, there is no greater asset than earning a good person. Time spent with a good-hearted person becomes joyful. Then, no matter how many difficulties come, no storm or hurricane can scare you. The person who holds your hand tightly, the one who protects you like a shadow—if that person has a good heart, you don’t need anything else in life.
Just as I hope for others, I must also be ready for others in the same way. Love must be spread, and trust must be protected to invite others in. It’s not right to bring someone close unless you can value them, or unless your position aligns with theirs. Respect is the most important thing in any relationship. Every relationship is built on respect. You must give everyone their due respect, no matter their status. If we limit respect because someone is small, we diminish ourselves. To stay in someone’s life or to have them in yours, trust and respect must always remain intact. If you can maintain this, time will sing in your favor.
