Life as a train...

At birth we board the train and meet our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side.

As time goes by, other people will board the train, and they will be significant, i.e. our siblings, friends, children, and even the love of our life.

However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on the journey alone.

Others will step down over time and leave a permanent vacuum. Some, however, will go so unnoticed that we don't realise they've vacated their seats.

The train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells.

Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers, requiring that we give the best of ourselves.

The mystery to everyone is, we do not know at which station we, ourselves, will step down.

So we must live in the best way--love, forgive and offer the best of who we are. It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty, we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.

I wish you all a joyful journey

Jean D'Ormesson

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Life is like a train journey, where we meet fellow travelers at different stations. 

Our family, friends, and loved ones board the train with us, sharing the journey's ups and downs. As we travel, some will depart at their own stations, leaving us with memories and lessons.

The train of life is unpredictable, with unexpected arrivals and departures. Some passengers will make a lasting impact, while others will quietly exit without notice. We'll experience joy, sorrow, and everything in between.

The key to a fulfilling journey is building meaningful relationships with our fellow travelers. We must give our best, love unconditionally, forgive freely, and cherish every moment.

The mystery of life is that we never know when our own station will arrive. So, let's make the most of our time on the train, creating beautiful memories for those who will continue the journey after we're gone.

When our time comes to step down, let's leave behind a legacy of love, kindness, and warmth. The train of life will continue, but the memories we make will stay with those we've touched, inspiring them to live their own lives to the fullest.

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People in your life are like passengers on a train who come and go at different stations. Some are strangers, others acquaintances, and others, relatives, friends or lovers who you may wish to remain with you always on your journey. And when they have reached their stop and it comes time for them to leave, you may feel that they are leaving too early and take it personally when they must go, feeling that maybe if they could see how perfect you were together or you had more time, you could prove to them that they should stay and choose to be with you, not realising that it is inevitable that they leave. for your paths were only ever meant to intersect for that moment in time however brief it was as they have their own path they must follow. And they are not on the wrong path; you are simply on different paths. And their path in life is not for you to know; it is only for you to love them as best as you can, while supporting them on their journey and trusting that sometimes the universe takes certain people away from you on the path to bringing you where you’re meant to be. And though it is beautiful when they stay, it is also beautiful when they leave, because sometimes you will meet someone so special to you that after meeting them, you are no longer the same as you have been transformed for the better and they have helped you to see life through new eyes. And though you were not meant to travel the entire journey together, you share the same ultimate destination and will one day be reunited. And in the meantime, you may trust that for the people you are yet to meet on your journey, you will meet them when you are not looking for love. And though there are people who when you look into their eyes, it feels like you have known them for a thousand years, this means that you must also have known thousands of others, and that you are still to meet thousands more.

Tahlia Hunter