“Nice things don’t happen in storybooks,” Taryn says. “Or when they do happen, something bad happens next. Because otherwise the story would be boring, and no one would read it.”
— Holly Black
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“Nice things don’t happen in storybooks,” Taryn says. “Or when they do happen, something bad happens next. Because otherwise the story would be boring, and no one would read it.” 📖 Remember that your current struggle is just a plot twist, not the end of your story. Which chapter of your life has taught you the most about resilience? Share your thoughts below! 👇
About this quote
We often spend our lives waiting for the 'other shoe to drop,' fearing that every moment of happiness is merely a prelude to a coming storm. This quote reminds us that the tension between joy and struggle isn't a flaw in our existence, but the very essence of what makes our journey meaningful. When we face setbacks after a victory, it isn't a sign that we are cursed or failing; it is a sign that we are living a story worth telling. True growth doesn't happen in the seamless transitions of a perfect life, but in the messy, difficult chapters where we are forced to adapt, evolve, and fight. The 'bad things' are the catalysts for our resilience, turning a predictable existence into an epic tale of strength. By embracing the duality of life—the peaks and the valleys—we find the courage to keep turning the page, knowing that the struggle is exactly what makes the eventual triumph so sweet. Your life isn't boring because it's hard; it's a masterpiece because you refuse to stop writing it.
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