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serendipity

posted on february 10, 2026

For a while, it was difficult to do daily chores and activities. The dishes were piling up in the sink, the floor wasn’t swept regularly, and dirty clothes were accumulating in the laundry basket. I began to doubt my own convictions when I saw the world around me having fun, buying big cars, ostentatious and expensive things, and mocking ecology.

This morning, it was hard to get out of bed. I was tired, sad, and disappointed. I needed to go to the grocery store, my kitchen cabinets were empty, and I couldn’t bring myself to starve. I hesitated for a long time, but then I went.

At the grocery store, a lady asked me for information, and I helped her. At checkout, a grandpa spoke to me; he was really kind, and I enjoyed the conversation. When it was his turn to pay, the cashier joked with him. It made me smile. Then it was my turn. The cashier was a young blonde girl, radiant, full of joy, with a big smile and a soft voice. She complimented me on my style, saying something radiated from me. We chatted for a bit. I was happy, my heart warm, butterflies in my stomach, stammering. I learned her age, we’re the same, and she learned about my birthday. I wanted to compliment her, ask her name, or just talk more. But I saw the line of waiting customers, I panicked and ran away.

My day was brightened. Even the darkest days can light up.