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Saturnian

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How has failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success?

Failures are lessons, important lessons, making you strong, mentally.

Leading you to do some introspection, analyzing your mistakes and flaws,

in other words, failures urge you to improve yourself and develop the virtue

of patience.

As for me, I had many such lessons. Am I thankful and happy about it?

Now, it’s hard to say, but surely, they shaped me into what I am today,

as a spirit.

Did I have the joy of tasting success?

I can’t, yes, well, certainly, I had some successful moments, but if I must

put in a lot of patience and work, and when finally, success arrives,

then the sense of success doesn’t matter that much to me. Because I’ve got

myself deeply involved in the process of work, and I just continue to work on

my next project.

It can be simply explained by the Saturnian influence on me.  

image: Reddit, Astronomy

2 responses to “Saturnian”

  1. SRIKANTH Avatar
    SRIKANTH

    This is a beautifully introspective reflection. The way you’ve framed failure not as an obstacle but as a “lesson” and a tool for “introspection” speaks to a profound level of self-awareness. There’s a quiet strength in your words—the idea that failure doesn’t just break us down, but it can also build us up, forging patience and resilience.

    What resonates most is your perspective on success itself. The thought that deep involvement in the process can make the outcome feel secondary is a mark of true mastery. It suggests that you’ve found meaning not in the destination, but in the journey of creation itself. The mention of Saturnian influence adds a fascinating layer—it grounds your philosophy in something cosmic, as if this is not just a mindset you’ve chosen, but a rhythm written in your stars. You’ve turned the weight of discipline into a quiet, steady flame.

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      papadosshortstories

      It is exactly as you have described. Thank you so much for reading and commenting. 😊🙏🌹

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