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We are meant to cross paths for a reason.

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8.2 billion people exist in this world at this very moment, each with a different journey. Yet, every individual would agree that the thing we call "Life" is undeniably erratic in nature. The same upbringing, different personalities. The same circumstances, yet different decisions. The same decisions, yet different outcomes. Similar paths chosen, but distinct expeditions and diverse adventures. All of this still makes me wonder how billions of people coexist in harmony, even though any leading world news channel would exaggerate and oppose this view. I still stand strong, asking why we smile back at a stranger who was looking forward to that smile with warm eyes. Why do we help an old man pick up the lemons and oranges that fell from his grocery bag? Why don't we first judge them as well by their race or religion? The reason is that the ground reality is miles apart from what is projected by political leaders worldwide. But then I ponder the thought: why do we cross paths...