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Following Your Heart: A Journey to Happiness

Discovering the Beauty of Life's Unexpected Pathways

By Nivinkalai Published about a year ago 3 min read
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Jennifer had always been a practical person. She was the kind of girl who had her whole life planned out, from the courses she would take in college to the job she would have after graduation. She had everything planned down to the smallest detail, and she felt confident that her life would turn out just the way she wanted it to.

But then, something unexpected happened. She fell in love.

It wasn't just any kind of love, it was the kind of love that turned her whole world upside down. It was the kind of love that made her heart race and her hands shake. It was the kind of love that she had never experienced before.

The problem was, the person she had fallen in love with wasn't someone who fit into her carefully crafted plan. He was an artist, a dreamer, and someone who didn't believe in playing it safe.

At first, Jennifer tried to ignore her feelings. She told herself that it was just a passing infatuation and that she needed to focus on her studies. But the more she tried to push her feelings aside, the stronger they became.

One day, she decided to talk to her best friend, Lisa, about her situation. Lisa was the complete opposite of Jennifer. She was impulsive, spontaneous, and always followed her heart.

When Jennifer told Lisa about her dilemma, Lisa listened patiently. Then she said, "Jennifer, you can't plan love. Love just happens. You can't control it or force it to fit into your plan. If you love this guy, then you should follow your heart and see where it takes you."

Jennifer was taken aback by Lisa's words. They went against everything she believed in. But there was a part of her that knew Lisa was right. She couldn't ignore her feelings forever.

So, she decided to take a chance. She went to see the guy she had fallen in love with and told him how she felt. He was surprised but also thrilled. He had been waiting for her to make the first move.

They started dating, and Jennifer felt happier than she had ever been. She realized that she had been missing out on so much by always trying to plan everything. She had been so focused on achieving her goals that she had forgotten to live in the moment.

As she spent more time with her boyfriend, she started to see things in a different light. She started to appreciate the beauty of art and the freedom that came with following your passions. She realized that there was more to life than just achieving success.

Eventually, Jennifer graduated from college, and it was time for her to make a decision about her future. She could have taken a safe job in a big corporation, like she had always planned. But instead, she decided to follow her heart's path.

She decided to start her own business, a small boutique that sold unique and handmade items created by local artists. It wasn't the kind of business that would make her a millionaire, but it was something that she was passionate about. It was something that she believed in.

Her boyfriend supported her decision, and together, they started the business. It wasn't easy, but Jennifer knew that she was doing the right thing. She was following her heart's path, and she was happier than she had ever been.

Years later, Jennifer looked back on her life and realized that she had made the right decision. She had followed her heart, and it had led her to a life that was filled with love, passion, and happiness. She knew that she had made the right choice, and she had no regrets.

Written By: Nivin kalai

FableYoung AdultShort StoryFantasyAdventure
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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  1. Heartfelt and relatable

    The story invoked strong personal emotions

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  • Nivinkalai (Author)about a year ago

    Thank you 😇

  • Donna Fox (HKB)about a year ago

    This was a relatable and heartfelt story, I love the narrative you chose! I love the line “You can’t plan love. Love just happens” really resinated with me.

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