The Gold Within

The gold within

When I think of gold,I don't imagine glittering coins or locked treasure chests not even shiny earrings and necklaces. Instead I think of things that make life richer like love,kindness, happiness and dreams that refuse to fade.

Growing up,my mother often said "Real gold doesn't shine in the sun,it shines in the heart. At that time I didn't fully understand what she said but as I grew older I began to see the wisdom in what she said.
To me gold is the heartfelt smile of a loved one,the comfort of a friend who always gets back when the world feels empty. I remember a time where I was feeling lost and drowning in the chaos of this world. A simple conversation with a dear friend uplifted my spirit in ways that money never could. That moment reminded me that true gold lies in the people that brings light to our darkest days

Gold is rare, just like genuine happiness. It is enduring like love that stands the test of time. When I see a mother holding her baby with a smile,an elderly couple walking hand in hand or a lovely soul offering help to a stranger, I see gold in its purest form of selflessness, beauty and incomparable value.
Gold is also in the dreams we nurture even when the world doubts us. Even time we push forward even with a face of fear,we forge our own type of gold,one that glows and glitters brighter with resilience, diligence and hope.
Today,when I see the world running after wealth, I remember the words of my mother. I'm sure that my treasure cannot be mined or stolen. It lives in every kind word, every honest smile, every hug and every memory I hold close. These are the things I'll never trade no matter the fortune offered in return.

The purest of gold is not found in the ground but it's found within us. It is in the love we give,the kindness we show and the happiness we try to share through the lives we touch. This gold doesn't glitter,but it shines far brighter than anything money can buy.

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