"誰にでも成長するにつれてそういうことが起こります。自分が誰で何を望んでいるのかが分かると、長い間知っていた人たちが自分とは違った見方をしていることに気づきます。そして素晴らしい思い出を大切にしながらも、次へ進む自分に気づきます。"
— Nicholas Sparks
Simplified Meaning:
As we go through life and grow older, we start to understand ourselves better and figure out what we really want. It's common to discover that some people we've known for a long time, like childhood friends or family members, might have different views and goals. For example, imagine you've always loved painting, but your best friend since kindergarten is more interested in sports. As you both grow up, you spend more time focusing on your own passions. This doesn't mean you forget all the fun times you had together. You still cherish those memories, but you also realize it's okay to follow your own path, even if it means seeing less of each other. This idea teaches us that personal growth sometimes involves change and moving on to better fit our true selves.
