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Mohamed Hassan

10th Mar 2025

Circles of Life

Omar was a boy who had it all. "I have the coolest clothes!" he would often boast to his friends. But one day, everything changed when his father lost his big business. They had to move from their grand house to a small apartment, and Omar felt sad and alone. He missed his old life, but when he went to his new school, he met friends who smiled even when they had little.

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At his new school, Omar noticed kids laughing and helping each other. One day, he asked his friend, Ali, "How can you be so happy with so little?" Ali smiled back and said, "It's not about the stuff we have; it's about the love we share and the effort we give!" Inspired by this, Omar worked hard in school and helped his dad with a small job. Years passed, and at last, Omar graduated university with flying colors! He learned that real treasure lies in a strong heart and determination.

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After graduation, Omar decided to visit his old neighborhood. As he walked past the familiar streets, he realized that the mansion he once lived in did not hold the same magic it used to. Instead, it was the simple apartment where he met Ali and his friends that filled his heart with warmth. Omar understood that the laughter and love he experienced there were the greatest riches of all.

Omar's father had started a small, humble business repairing bicycles, and Omar was eager to help. Together, they worked side by side, chatting and sharing stories with customers who soon became friends. Omar discovered that it wasn't the size of the business that mattered, but the joy they brought to others with their honest work and kind smiles.

As the years rolled on, Omar remembered the lessons he learned from Ali and the friends at his new school. He cherished every moment with his family, finding happiness in simple joys and hard work. And whenever someone asked about his secret to happiness, Omar would smile, just like Ali did, saying, 'The real wealth is the love we share and the lives we touch.'