Some days you bloom; some days you grow roots. Both matter.
When fishermen cannot go to sea, they repair their nets.
When the sea is too rough to sail, the wise do not sit idle—they get to work.
They mend their nets, sharpen their tools, and prepare for the moment the storm passes. Because even in stillness, there is progress. It’s not about being idle; it’s about building what comes next.
The moment I read these lines, two
people immediately came to mind. One
of them is my guide.
He came into my life when I was
struggling with everything I had—adrift in the darkest and coldest sea,
lonely and helpless, yet holding on
without a reason to give up.
From that day until now, he has continued to encourage, support, and inspire me with his words and actions.
Whenever I asked, "What can we do
when everything is against us?", his
answer was always:
“Knowledge.”
He firmly believes that learning happens naturally when driven by genuine interest.
And if someone truly wants to learn
something new, God will surely provide
the resources—that’s the belief he holds, and the reason he supported me when I chose to step
into a completely new field.
I don’t need to say much for him to understand me. Often, just one word is enough for him to grasp what I need and guide me on the right path.
At the beginning of my new journey, I chose to follow knowledge instead of seeking management power.
As a result, I lost support from the other side, missed opportunities for salary increases and promotions.
But I have never regretted that choice.
Because through this path:
I have gained knowledge, along with power.
I have received love, built on trust.
I have found support, grounded in hope.
I have embraced the present, with a clear vision for the future.
I have witnessed my own growth, recognized my inner strengths, and developed a clear understanding of where I can go in life.
Silently, I have been growing roots—steadily and continuously equipping myself with knowledge.
I have also passed this mindset onto another friend, who is currently navigating their own storm,searching for a brighter path.
I hope that both of us will be the smart sailors—not waiting idly in the rough sea,but mending our nets,preparing ourselves with quiet determination for the horizon that awaits.
