“- Grandma, how is life lost?
- Life is lost in many ways, my dear.
It is lost when you try to live someone else’s life instead of your own.
It is lost when you criticize others’ mistakes but don’t work to improve your own.
It is lost when you regret every moment because you failed, instead of seeking solutions to succeed.
It is lost when you envy others and don’t strive to surpass yourself.
It is lost when you focus only on the negatives and stop enjoying the good things.
Life isn’t lost when you stop breathing, my dear, but when you stop being happy.”
Let us refrain from criticizing, even with good intentions, because hurting someone is easy, but fixing the damage is impossible. Forget gossip! Let go of reproaches! Savor happiness! 
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