Don’t overthink about small cuts or hurts, and don’t drain yourself emotionally. What you’re going through is just a small portion of your day. You once said it feels like walking on a path full of thorns — but understand this, dear.

There was a girl who went to a garden one day. She saw many beautiful roses and felt a strong desire to pluck them, smell them, and wear them in her hair. She happily picked a few flowers. But suddenly, as she reached for another rose, a thorn pricked her hand. It hurt a lot.

Did she cry and leave the garden because of that one thorn?

Did she think, “My hand is more important, I shouldn’t continue,” and walk away?

No.

She removed the thorn, threw it aside, and continued plucking the flowers.

Why?

Because she was focused on the flowers — her passion, her desire — not on the pain or the obstacle.

That’s the point.

When I say “I am a warrior, not a worrier,” it’s not just a quote. It’s the way I live. I’ve faced many struggles and pains, but I never let them stop me.

So listen again — if you keep reacting to every small hurt and feel overwhelmed, you are only punishing yourself.

Now tell me:

Do you want the flowers?

Or do you want to sit and cry about the thorn that pricked you?