(miniflash story)

Sofia always ran away from her thoughts. In tense moments, she filled the silence with music and read books, turning a page after a page, so as not to be alone with herself. But that night was different.

Sofia accidentally saw her reflection in the mirror. For the first time in a long time, she looked into eyes that hid fatigue, sadness, and unspoken words. Her heart sank with the realization that she had avoided this conversation for a long time.

Sofia felt a faint relief, faced with herself. Then she made a decision: the time had come to speak, to listen to all that her heart had accumulated. Not to run away, but to stay and understand what her soul longs for.

Suddenly, a sparkling idea flashed in her head, “Sometimes, the most important thing we can do for ourselves is to stop and give ourselves a chance to have an honest conversation. In the daily rush and self-employment, it is so easy to forget about your own needs and feelings. I should not avoid myself and silence my own thoughts and emotions. Never!”