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In our fast-paced and anxious world, many wonder: how can we stay calm amid the chaos? The 12th-century Persian poet and philosopher Omar Khayyam offered timeless wisdom that still holds true today.
1. Joy lives in the small things
Not just big milestones, but everyday moments shape our emotional state. A sunrise, the smell of coffee, or a kind word can ground us. Khayyam taught that each moment contains the fullness of life — we just need to notice it.
2. Let go of what’s not yours
Guilt, fear, or regret often weigh us down. When we release what we cannot control, we reclaim our energy. Peace begins when we stop trying to carry burdens that don’t belong to us.
3. Stop comparing
A famous story tells of a man asking to exchange his cross, only to choose the very one he already had. Others' lives often seem easier — until we learn the truth. Acceptance of our path brings emotional balance.
4. Live the moment
Khayyam’s poetry urges us to seize the moment:
“This moment is all you have — it will never return.”
Modern psychologists call this mindfulness — a powerful tool for calm and presence.
Conclusion: Peace doesn’t come from the outside. It grows within — through self-awareness, letting go, and finding meaning in the now.
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The facility was built on the order of the capital construction department of the Balkan velayat khyakimlik by specialists from the Economic Society "Hossarlyk." The commissioning of the facility is timed to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality.
The opening ceremony was attended by responsible officials from the velayat and etrap khyakimliks, honored elders of Turkmenistan, as well as representatives of the association "Balkanwelaýatagyzsuw."
As part of the solemn event, participants enjoyed performances by cultural and artistic figures with a concert and dance program.
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