Learning to Be Complete: Embracing Solitude and Self-Reliance
For much of life, we’re taught that fulfillment comes from external connections—finding a partner, building friendships, or seeking validation from others. But over time, I’ve learned something different: true completeness comes not from external sources but from within. It’s about embracing solitude, pursuing meaningful work, and realizing that your own actions can make you whole. --- 1. The Journey to Patience and Self-Reliance There was a time when I saw obtaining a wife as the ultimate goal, the greatest good. I believed that having someone to share life with was essential to feeling complete. But life had other plans. Despite my efforts, that goal remained unobtainable, and I had to confront a hard truth: just because we deeply want something doesn’t mean we can have it. That realization taught me patience—not just patience in waiting, but patience in accepting life as it is. Over time, I began to understand that my worth and completeness weren’t tied to whether or not I achieved ...