The search for yourself begins the moment you quietly ask: “Is this really my life?” When everything on the outside seems fine, but inside — there’s an emptiness. You smile, you say “I’m okay,” you keep playing the familiar role… but one day, it stops working. Something inside whispers: this isn’t it.

It’s not a crisis. It’s an awakening.

You begin to sense that beyond your responsibilities, your status, and other people’s expectations, there’s something more. Not loud. Not flashy. But real. Deep. Alive. And this “something” won’t let you rest. It calls to you. Sometimes softly. Sometimes like a storm within.

Finding yourself isn’t always about a trip to the mountains or running away to Bali. It doesn’t have to be radical. Sometimes, it starts with something quiet: the craving for stillness. The decision to step out of the race. A simple question: “What truly makes me happy?”

You realize much of your life was never really yours. Chosen by fear, habit, pressure, or default. And so, you begin to reclaim your choices. First small ones. Then bigger. It’s not always easy. But it’s honest.

The path to yourself is rarely a straight line. Sometimes you move forward — then fall back. You doubt. You stumble. You get lost. But those moments aren’t failures — they are part of the way. Without them, you wouldn’t know what is truly yours.

To find yourself doesn’t mean to become perfect. It means to become honest. To accept your strength and your vulnerability. Your uniqueness and your shadows. To stop comparing. To stop apologizing. To stop shrinking yourself to fit.

You begin to listen to your inner voice. You notice when your “yes” is real — and when your “no” is self-betrayal. You learn to speak your truth. To act from your heart. To stay silent when you owe no explanation. And slowly, you begin to feel whole.

One day, you wake up and realize: you feel at peace. For no reason. Without needing applause. Without wearing a mask. Simply because you exist. Because you breathe. Because you feel. And that quiet presence — that grounded being — is the greatest thing you can ever return to.

Because you are not an outcome. Not a title. Not a role.You are a living process.And if you’ve realized that — you’ve already found yourself.

In today's world, education is no longer just about transferring knowledge from teacher to student. It’s a process where thinking, values, critical perception, and the ability to adapt are shaped. The age of technology challenges traditional teaching, but it also brings vast opportunities for those ready to embrace new ways of learning.

What is changing?Not long ago, chalk, blackboards, and textbooks were the core of education. Today, it's online platforms, interactive courses, digital labs, and AI. A student from a rural school can now access the same knowledge as someone studying at a top-tier university. The world is becoming more equal in terms of access to learning.

But challenges remain.Not everyone has access to technology. The digital divide is real — even in developed countries. Plus, many education systems still focus on memorization and standardized testing. Meanwhile, the real world demands flexibility, critical thinking, teamwork, and the ability to learn independently.

What can we do?We need to shift the paradigm. Education should go beyond facts — it should build thinking, creativity, and initiative. Learning shouldn't stop after school or university — it's a lifelong journey. In a world where knowledge becomes outdated quickly, the key skill is learning how to learn.

What can we do personally?– Support educational reforms and innovation.– Be examples: keep learning and inspire others to do the same.– Share knowledge freely and inclusively.– Remember: education is the foundation of the future — and the future is in our hands.

Schools focus so much on tests and grades — but what about heart?

When I was a kid, school was about reading, writing, and math. But also about how you treated others. Now, I worry we’re teaching children to memorize facts but forgetting to teach them to care. My grandson comes home knowing about fractions but sometimes struggles with sharing or saying sorry. Isn’t kindness the real foundation for any learning?

Empathy is a skill — and it needs practice

Being kind doesn’t just happen. It’s a muscle you build, like learning to read. Kids need to be shown how to listen, to understand feelings, and to help others. Without that, we risk raising clever but cold adults. I remember when my teacher explained why bullying hurts — it stuck with me forever. Today’s schools should make those lessons just as important as science fairs.

The world needs more kindness than ever

With so much noise online and in the news, children grow up faster and with more pressure than we did. Teaching kindness is not “soft” — it’s necessary. It’s what will help them navigate hard times, connect with others, and build a better future. I want my grandson to be smart, yes — but more importantly, to be a good human being.