The Passing Cloud: Why Fleeting People Shouldn't Steal Your Sun)
In life, we inevitably meet people who embody this very cloud. They appear with a transactional attitude—interested only in fair-weather interactions or what they can gain. Our encounters with them can indeed cast shadows, bringing moments of disappointment, frustration, or doubt. These are the "darker moments."
The crucial lesson is this: we must not let these passing clouds unleash a permanent storm within us. Their brief chill should not dictate our inner climate.
Life is, at its core, an experiential journey. We will cross paths with all kinds of travellers—the lifelong companions, the cheerful passersby, and yes, the fleeting, transactional clouds. The constant that we must maintain is our adaptability. By choosing flexibility over rigidity and discernment over distress, we build resilience.
When we learn to adapt—not by changing our core, but by managing our reactions—we disarm the stress these encounters aim to trigger. We acknowledge the cloud, feel its shade, and then watch it move on, leaving our inner sky clear and intact. Our peace, after all, is too valuable to be borrowed by every passing breeze.
M.L. Narendra Kumar
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