Grateful Steps - by Lucky Sharma

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https://Voice.club - “Mom, I didn’t get selected in the audition again.”
“It’s okay dear. Try harder next time,” her mom said.
“I’m tired now, Mom. I want to give up. I don’t know what grudges God has against me… I hate Him,” Ava said and walked away.

Disheartened, she wandered down the street, thinking about her struggles. Just then, she saw a man with no hands, happily painting with his feet. Surprised, Ava asked, “You don’t have hands, yet you’re so happy. Don’t you blame God?”

He smiled, “At least I have legs. Some people don’t even have those. I’m grateful to God.”

Ava walked on and saw a blind little girl singing joyfully. She asked, “You can’t see, yet you’re so happy. Don’t you have complaints against God?”

The girl replied, “I have hands and legs, and a loving mom. Many don’t even have that. I’m grateful to God.”

Deep in thought, Ava walked further and sat near a river. Just then, she noticed a boy trying to make clay pots but failing repeatedly.

“Why don’t you give up? You keep failing,” she asked.

He smiled, “Why should I? Who says success comes in one try? If I keep trying, I’ll succeed one day.”

“Don’t you get angry at God?”

“No. He gave me the ability to work hard and talent. I’m grateful to Him,” he replied.

That night, Ava wrote in her diary:
“Forgive me, God. I blamed You, but I was wrong. You gave me two hands, two legs, a loving mother, and the strength to try. I’m truly grateful. I won’t stop until I succeed. Thank You for everything.”

One week later…
“Mom! I got selected for the audition! They gave me the lead role in the drama!” Ava shouted joyfully.

Voiceover (Ava):
“I’m so happy… because that one little walk changed my entire life. Thank You so much, God, thankyou so much.”

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Your story really fits me. And there are times when I have also asked God why my life is like this. I have done everything to succeed and overcome difficulties. I think feeling unloved and unfair is normal because we are human. However, similar to your story, I make an effort to rise and try again after each failure in life. Keep on trying and believing. I believe that the right time will come when we will shine and succeed. And it’s all worth it!

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I love your way of thinking because it is exactly like me ( maybe only in this case). Believing that the right time will come and we will shine is great.

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I always handle difficulties in that way. I consistently maintain a positive outlook, even in the face of adversity. Not once, but so many times.

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You are doing great. I think maintaining positivity is the only thing we can do while we are facing the difficulties apart from trying to solve them. Great job!

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But sometimes, even how positive and strong we are, we do feel also defeat and depression. Our human body sometimes is weaker than we thought. But let us continue living and doing inhale and exhale; it can make us relax.

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Today was one of those days when I wished I had stayed in bed! You story reminded me to be grateful for the gift of existence. Thank you , Lucky!

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Thank you so much! We all have those tough days, but I’m really glad my story could remind you of the brighter side. Just remember, even on the hardest days, you’re still doing your best — and that matters. Sending you lots of positive vibes and strength. You’re not alone.

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In life, it doesn’t matter how many times we fall — what truly matters is how many times we rise after falling and show the world that we can win.
There have been many moments in my life when I felt stressed and depressed. But you know what? In those moments, I always had my family by my side — supporting me, encouraging me, and bringing happiness into my life, especially my sister.

One more thing I want to say:
Positivity comes from a positive mindset, a positive mindset comes from happiness, and happiness comes from how grateful we are.

Just be grateful for everything you have.
And I am truly grateful that you are reading my stories and replying to my comments.
Thank you so much!

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Oh! I am touched. Thanks for those encouragement words. I will always bear that in mind.

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I am so grateful. I think ever since I started talking to you, we’ve had really nice conversations, so thank you for giving me your time.

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Hello @LuckySharma

I really like your new profile picture! You look great!
I always enjoy your stories and your comments.
Good luck in school!

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Thankyou so much. You made my day