The bench near the fountain that witnessed all your breakdowns.
THE BENCH NEAR THE FOUNTAIN THAT WITNESSED ALL YOUR BREAKDOWNS.
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Do you remember it? That unassuming bench, perhaps weathered by countless seasons, strategically placed near the rhythmic murmur of a campus fountain. It wasn't just wood and stone; it was a silent confidante, an unintentional therapist for the brightest minds grappling with unimaginable pressures. Here, in the quiet shade or under a soft twilight, we let our guards down. The weight of expectations, the relentless pursuit of perfection, the gnawing fear of not being enough – it all found its release beside that gurgling water.
How many tears fell there? Tears of frustration over a failed exam, despair over a rejected internship, anxiety about a future that felt both dazzling and terrifying. The fountain’s steady flow often mirrored our own internal torrent, washing away the carefully constructed facade we presented to the world. But it also witnessed moments of quiet resolve, of deep breaths taken, of a determination to stand up, dust off, and try again. It saw us at our most vulnerable, yet paradoxically, at our most human. Looking back, these spots aren't just memories of struggle; they're monuments to resilience. They remind us that even amidst the pursuit of greatness, it’s okay to break, and even more important, to heal. That bench holds the echoes of our true selves, a reminder of the raw, unpolished journey that shaped who we are today.
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