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"The Story of the Unlucky Days" Ukrainian fair tale 📘In a village at the edge of the steppe, two brothers lived—one rich and one poor. The poor brother, rejected by his wealthy sibling, heeded a raven's advice to leave the village, as it held no fortune for him. Taking his family, he journeyed to a new village, tricked his misfortunes (the "Unlucky Days") into a water-skin, and buried it by a river. Later, he stumbled upon a magical goat, which disappeared into showers of gold, making him wealthy. Hearing of his brother's newfound wealth, the envious rich brother visited. The poor brother, now generous, directed him to the buried water-skin. Greedily unearthing it, the rich brother released the Unlucky Days, which consumed his fortune and left him destitute. He was forced to live in his poor brother's former home, plagued by bad luck for the rest of his days.📘 🐈‍⬛ What happens to us when we endure a long period of unlucky days? We often fall into toxic patterns of thought, compounding our difficulties. Yet, such times also offer an opportunity to strike a balance: to realistically understand the situation, take actionable steps to improve, and invest in self-confidence, even amid challenges. 🌊 In the tale, the poor brother acted decisively—burying his unlucky days near the river. Symbolically, the river represents the natural flow of life and how events unfold in their own time. Instead of competing with his toxic brother, the poor brother chose to leave, respecting this natural flow. 🕷 On the other hand, envy—represented by the rich brother—pushes us against the flow, leading to self-destruction, like imitating others and losing sight of our unique paths. So, how can we "bury the unlucky days by the river"? Here are my thoughts: 🪶 Be neutral. Avoid overthinking. Pause at understanding the facts and focus on finding solutions. 🪶 Do what feels right for you. Trust your intuition about what you need most right now. For instance, I avoid gatherings when I need space to stay grounded and neutral. 🪶 Reflect on nature. Life moves in cycles, just like seasons or rivers. Remind yourself that difficult times will pass. 🪶 See challenges as exercises. Like lifting weights in the gym, struggles build resilience. They aren't here to break you but to make you stronger. 🪶 Schedule moments of joy. Plan and prioritize activities that recharge your energy and lift your spirits—whether it’s a walk, a hobby, or simply resting. Stick to them.