Mario Silva 🚢

In the worst day of your life The world won’t stop for you, it won’t allow you to catch your breath Or give a moment rest Life doesn’t gently feed you the reality It throws everything down your throat whether you’re ready or not In those darkest moments know there is hope

Emptying my home reminded me what is important Emptying my home filled me with sadness Emptying my home reminded me I don’t need more I need less so I don’t miss more Emptying my home gave me freedom to do what I want to do Collecting experiences, not possessions

Emptying my home gave me freedom To finally understand what’s really important in this short period of time we spend here on earth It's about collecting experiences, not possessions The freedom to experience life at its fullest

Now is all what it exists Cry, laugh, yell Walk, stroll, saunter, ride a bike, Explore Don't let the beauty of life escape you

@im_deryasefer Yeah, this year has been quite challenging

@MarioG_DaSilva Yes, somewhat. More so than the last.

Your stories are more valuable than you think Your stories, like mine, don’t just capture attention They offer value, insight, and show authenticity When honest and heartfelt, people will remember you and your stories They'll remember how you make them feel They'll remember you That's how valuable they are

We think we need more  We don’t  Yet, we work more and end up missing more We are missing what’s now. We are missing the present

When enough is enough? When wanting ceases to be. No insecurity, no comparison. Being satisfied only what you are, have and what you do When you get there, you experience contentment  You know you have and you are enough

We undervalue quiet, peace, and solitude It’s not all our fault We live in a life where we are constantly bombarded with noise There is this constant barrage of distractions, demands, and doubts that clutter our minds and spread thin our focus Breathe deeply and let you mind settle It’s in the small quiet pauses we start to recognize just how much noise has been filling our mind

It’s okay to ask for help Life can sometimes feel like a hellhole Realise you can’t do this by yourself Asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a sign of courage A sign of growth and wisdom

Closure does not come from outside but from inside You don't need someone else to give you peace You need to give it yourself

Writing is the best way to express myself It has shown me that an average person with a keyboard can make a small dent on the planet, Not all in one go, but with a commitment to doing it frequently Influencing the lives of many, all beyond the written pages

@im_deryasefer Did you have a rough year as well?

@MarioG_DaSilva Oh wow. Im glad you're doing better!! Its been a rough year for many.

Curiosity is the engine-driving intention It's the ignition switch that causes us to ask questions, pushing us to explore, learn, and grow Without curiosity, we grow stale and fall into habits We stop seeing the world in new and sometimes fresh ways Curiosity is for those who wish to live fully, to live deliberately And to live creatively

Technology has been growing exponentially No matter how hard we try to keep up, we can't. This creates stress, anxiety, and fear We lose a part of ourselves We grow dependent on technology while something inside us dies We feel hollow and empty This year I learned to step back and let go Enjoying more life, all the beauty surrounding me It’s everywhere Doing so, we feel connected, we feel alive We find ourselves again

@im_deryasefer I've been riding a rollercoaster since the beginning of this year. But doing better now :)

@MarioG_DaSilva Im okay. How have you been??

Find something that is new and different Something you can't wait to share it with the world You can't sit in front of a laptop and feed prompts to AI to write the piece for you You have to go out and take risks Experience life Life experiences give you something different to say Your work stands out

@im_deryasefer Thank you Derya. How are you doing?

@MarioG_DaSilva Mario!! Welcome back!!

Embracing your dirt makes you more human Embracing your dirt will allow you to attract the right people around you You're not afraid to show your cracks as a person Showing who you truly are will turn some people off - and that's ok This will make you feel uncomfortable. It feels weird being so open about our imperfections We're afraid of what others would say When you embrace exactly as you are, a human You’ll be a better storyteller

Happiness is simply the calm before the storms in our lives