In this world we live in,
Where screens glow brighter than real conversations,
Where clicks speak louder than silent dedication,
It feels like everyone’s chasing something,
But not always the right thing.
We want to be seen,
We want to be heard,
We want the world to notice our existence,
As if our worth depends on digital applause,
As if validation comes wrapped in likes, views, and follows.
We post to prove,
Not always to improve.
We capture moments,
But forget to live in them.
It’s funny, isn’t it?
How we measure success by numbers on a screen,
Yet personal growth?
That stays behind the scenes,
Hidden, unspoken, unseen.
We chase platforms,
Opportunities to shine,
But somewhere along the way,
We lose ourselves in the spotlight,
Trying so hard to be recognized,
That we forget to recognize who we really are.
We record everything,
From milestones to mistakes,
Hoping the world will clap,
Hoping someone will say,
“I see you. I value you.”
But what happens when the claps fade?
When the audience moves on?
See, results, they’re quiet,
They don’t always scream for attention,
They don’t beg for followers,
They speak when time is ready,
When your efforts finally bloom,
And no applause is needed to make them real.
But, truth is
We want fast results,
Quick wins,
And instant recognition,
Forgetting that the strongest trees?
They take years to grow,
And real success?
It doesn’t come with shortcuts.
We look for people’s approval,
More than we look within.
We search for faces,
Before we search our souls.
And maybe, just maybe,
That’s why so many of us feel lost,
Because we’re out here chasing crowds,
When we haven’t even found ourselves.
What if, just,
What if we did things differently?
We decide to be focused on the process,
Instead of just the praise and appraisals?
What if we chose to grow,
Even when no one is watching what we are doing?
Because one day,
When the noise dies down,
When the trends fade away,
Your work will still speak,
And it won’t need validation.
So, ask yourself,
Are you building a legacy,
Or just following the flow?
Are you working for impact,
Or just impressions and likes?
Let the world see your light,
But don’t forget,
The brightest glow comes from within.
Focus on the results,
Even when no one claps.
Because one day,
Your work will stand tall,
And you won’t need to prove anything.
The results will speak for themselves.
Silent Wounds: When Boys Are Left to Suffer by walkingshadow
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