Metaphorical meaning of "when we strive to become better than we are, everything around us become better, too." (Alchemist)
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"When we strive to be better than we are, everything around us become better, too."
This proverb conveys a deep truth about a human mind. We humans are social creatures. Therefore our mood and emotions tend to affect how we perceive the outside world, how we perceive others, and how we perceive reality.
When we consciously make an effort to be a better self of us, we are not only changing ourselves, but we are also affecting others around us, in a positive way. The manner we look at things change when we change ourselves.
Making our own selves better has an impact on how we approach others in the society and how we think. If we change ourselves negatively, that is degrade ourselves, we become unable to notice the little positive factors around us. At the same time, an optimistic person is capable of noting the tiniest positivities hidden inside a void of negativity.
"Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."
This is the true meaning of this proverb.
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