How almost feels like

Ghina Rai
2 min readApr 9, 2024

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I learned the hard way — about how almost feels like.

In the quiet moments of reflection, I’ve come to understand the profound weight of “almost.” It’s not just a fleeting moment or a passing phase; it’s a profound journey of the soul.

It’s like standing on the edge of a cliff, the wind whispering promises of what could be, urging you to take that leap of faith. Your heart races with anticipation, your spirit soars with the possibility of reaching new heights. You can almost taste the sweet victory, feel the warmth of success embracing you like a long-lost friend.

But then, just as you extend your hand to touch the stars, reality crashes in like a relentless wave. The ground beneath your feet crumbles, and you find yourself falling, tumbling into the abyss of uncertainty. It’s as if the universe itself conspires against you, snatching away your dreams with a cruel twist of fate.

In those moments of despair, it’s easy to lose sight of who you are and what you’re capable of. Doubt creeps in like a shadow, whispering lies of worthlessness and failure. You question every decision, every step you’ve taken along the path, wondering if it was all in vain.

But amidst the chaos and the pain, there’s a flicker of something deeper, something more resilient than despair. It’s the spark of resilience, the ember of hope that refuses to be extinguished. It’s the voice within that whispers, “Not yet. Not today.”

And so, with trembling hands and a heart heavy with sorrow, you pick yourself up once more. You gather the fragments of your shattered dreams and piece them back together, stronger and more determined than before.

For in the crucible of “almost,” you discover the true measure of your strength. You learn to embrace the journey, with all its twists and turns, knowing that each setback is not the end but a stepping stone towards something greater.

And though the scars of “almost” may linger, they serve as a testament to your resilience, a reminder that you are more than your failures, more than your mistakes. You are a survivor, a warrior of the heart, capable of weathering any storm that comes your way.

So, when you find yourself standing on the precipice once more, facing another “almost” with trembling resolve, remember this: you are not alone. For in the vastness of humanity, there are countless souls who have walked this path before you, who have felt the sting of “almost” and emerged stronger on the other side.

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Ghina Rai

A women right's advocate who's also an avid reader and storyteller. I write about love, life, and human rights.