Serendipity

The process of growth isn’t something many people talk about, and honestly, I think I understand why. It’s because growth looks different for everyone. We all move through the motions of life, yet our unique experiences shape us into completely different beings, each interpreting and responding to life’s lessons in our own way.

Growth, much like the coexistence of humans, requires a delicate balance—often one that involves chaos. I’ve come to realize that the first step toward growth is accepting one hard truth: life is unfair.

The rhythms of life are never the same for any two people. Some are born into wealth, while others face poverty. Some grow up in loving, supportive families, while others navigate the pain of divorce and brokenness. These disparities are the unfair realities of life that we all eventually come to accept.

Fairness is just a word—a concept created to offer hope to those who felt they had none. The moment you realize that fairness doesn’t truly exist is the moment you take control of the outcomes you choose to live by. This realization doesn’t make you weak; in fact, it’s the opposite. Strength is born from this acceptance. It’s in embracing this truth that you begin to understand the complexities of this corrupt world and the systems that shape it. Change doesn’t happen by waiting for fairness to arrive—it happens when you choose to embody the change you want to see.

Growth isn’t about adding more to your life; it’s about subtracting what doesn’t matter or what no longer belongs. It’s in letting go that you create space to better understand yourself and the world around you. The world is abundant with knowledge, but like any tool, knowledge can be wielded with purpose or turned into a weapon of hate—used to divide rather than unite.

While fairness doesn’t exist, that doesn’t absolve anyone of the responsibility to minimize harm. Growth means recognizing our shared humanity—that no one is inherently better or worse than another. We are all bound by our mistakes, failures, and the lessons they bring, and every success, no matter how small, is worth celebrating. A great leader isn’t defined by ruling with an iron fist but by seeing potential in others and creating opportunities for them to achieve greatness.

Those who are gifted the luxuries of life have a responsibility to extend that comfort to those who do not. This is how we grow—not just as individuals, but as a collective capable of love and care. What I have may not be much, but those who had even less once gave me everything they could. It’s this selfless act that inspires me to give back as much as I can, to contribute to a world that thrives on betterment rather than succumbing to chaos. True growth is found in uplifting one another, fostering a future rooted in compassion and hope.

My life isn’t perfect, and I don’t have much, but what I do have, I will gladly give to the people I care about. I’ve come to realize that my true happiness lies in the shared joy of those I love.