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Elizabeth Grace Martinez's avatar

I definitely have experienced my breaking point. In my past life, I ignored that my income was dwindling until I was forced to sell my home and move abroad. Luckily this opened up an entirely new world for me, but I could have accepted the strains on my bank account sooner.

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Harun Kewa's avatar

Sometimes we need to be broken to grow back stronger. This is what you’ve done now and you can’t be broken in the same way again.

I’m glad you could relate to this post, Elizabeth.

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Patrick Muindi's avatar

Know your limits, to stay within them initially, and then so that you exceed them. Thank you for this wisdom, Harun.

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Harun Kewa's avatar

Couldn’t agree more, Pat. Thank you for your support.

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Tinashe D. Ndhlovu's avatar

I connected with your analogy of tree branches; it’s such a relatable reminder that recognizing our limits isn’t weakness but wisdom, and sometimes breaking is the first step toward growth. Thank you for sharing, Harun.

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Harun Kewa's avatar

I’m glad you resonated with it, Tinashe! Thank you for your support 🙏🏾.

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Tinashe D. Ndhlovu's avatar

I enjoy reading your essay's buddy.

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Mohika Mudgal's avatar

Harun my friend, you're cracked this so well. I loved reading it and was nodding along all the way.

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Harun Kewa's avatar

I’m so pleased to hear you say this, Mo. Thank you for your kind words.

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Revathi Ganesh's avatar

Always learning some profound truths from you!🩷🦋 Thanks for writing on this Harun.

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Harun Kewa's avatar

It means a lot to me for you to say that, Revathi! Thank you for your kind words.

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Bansi Pattni's avatar

Thank you for this reminder Harun. Yes breaking is very important but it should happen at the right time and strangely enough it always occurs at the right time. You need to trust your ability to grow from it.

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Harun Kewa's avatar

Well put, Bansi. We need to learn see the growth that can come from breaking.

Thank you for your comment.

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Yolanda Valdés's avatar

I've faced my share of breaking points, including a knee injury from playing beach tennis last January. Despite the pain, I tried to power through, but eventually had to surrender and stop exercising. It took eleven long months for my knee to heal, but the journey taught me valuable lessons in patience, self-care, and listening to my body. 🙏🏽

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Harun Kewa's avatar

Even during tough times, there are lessons to learn. Thank you, Yoli.

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Ahmedh Aaqil Rifky's avatar

Beautiful ideas Harun! Thank you for the much needed reminder.

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Harun Kewa's avatar

I’m glad it resonated with you my friend!

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