“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”
— Rumi
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When you are young or inexperienced, you often think you can solve all the world's problems and make everything better. You focus on what’s wrong around you and try to fix it. However, as you grow older and gain more understanding, you realize that true change starts with yourself. For example, instead of trying to make everyone around you kinder, you focus on being kinder yourself. This way, you set an example, and others might follow. By improving your own habits and attitudes, you can actually have a positive effect on the people and world around you. This approach is often more effective than trying to control or change others directly.
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