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Listen to Your heart

She took a deep breath and asked herself, "What am I afraid of?"

By RAJA FAISAL SHAHZADPublished 12 months ago 3 min read
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Listen to Your heart
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Jasmine had always been a practical girl. She believed in making rational decisions based on logic and reason. So when she was faced with a choice between following her heart or her head, she always chose the latter.

But as she grew older, Jasmine began to feel like something was missing from her life. She had a successful career and a comfortable home, but she felt a sense of restlessness and discontent that she couldn't explain.

One day, while walking through the park, Jasmine heard a sound that stopped her in her tracks. It was the sound of a child laughing, carefree and unbridled. Jasmine looked around and saw a group of children playing a game of tag, their faces lit up with joy.

As she watched the children, Jasmine felt a pang of longing in her chest. She realized then that she had forgotten how to truly feel, how to be present in the moment and let her heart guide her.

With that realization, Jasmine set out on a journey to rediscover her heart. She traveled to far-off places and tried new things, seeking out experiences that would awaken her senses and reconnect her to the world around her.

She climbed mountains and swam in oceans, she danced in the rain and sang under the stars. And with each new adventure, Jasmine felt a little more alive.

But still, there was something holding her back. Something inside her that whispered words of caution and fear. She knew that she had to confront that voice if she was ever going to truly listen to her heart.

One day, while sitting on a beach in Bali, Jasmine closed her eyes and focused on the sound of the waves crashing against the shore. She took a deep breath and asked herself, "What am I afraid of?"

The answer came to her in a rush of emotion. She was afraid of losing control, of stepping outside her comfort zone and taking risks. She was afraid of failing, of being vulnerable, of being hurt.

Jasmine sat with those feelings for a long time, allowing them to wash over her and through her. And then, slowly but surely, she began to let them go.

She started small, taking baby steps towards the things that scared her. She tried new foods, met new people, and took up new hobbies. And with each new experience, Jasmine felt a little more confident, a little more alive.

Eventually, Jasmine found herself standing at a crossroads. She had been offered a job in a new city, one that would challenge her in ways she had never imagined. Part of her wanted to take the job, to see where this new path would lead her. But another part of her was hesitant, afraid of the unknown.

For days, Jasmine weighed the pros and cons, making lists and consulting with friends. But no matter how much she thought about it, she couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right.

Finally, one night, Jasmine sat down and closed her eyes. She focused on the beating of her heart and asked herself, "What do you want?"

The answer came to her in a rush of clarity. She wanted to take the job. She wanted to explore this new opportunity, to see where it would lead her. And she knew, without a doubt, that it was the right decision.

With a newfound sense of courage and conviction, Jasmine accepted the job and packed her bags. As she drove away from her old life, she felt a sense of lightness and freedom that she hadn't felt in years.

And as she drove towards her new adventure, Jasmine knew that she had finally learned to listen to her heart.

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RAJA FAISAL SHAHZAD

As a story writer, I have a talent for crafting compelling narratives that captivate readers and transport them to different worlds. I possess a creative mind and a vivid imagination, which allow me to dream up unique.

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