"لدى الجميع أماني لا يودون أن يخبروا بها الآخرين، والتي لا يرغبون حتى في الاعتراف بها لأنفسهم."

Let's dive into this quote. It's all about the secret corners of our minds—the thoughts and desires we keep under lock and key. We all have them. There are things we might want but are too embarrassed or scared to speak out loud. Sometimes, we bury them so deep that we hardly acknowledge their existence to ourselves.

Historically, this insight isn't new. People have always had hidden wishes and desires. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, often talked about the unconscious mind and repressed thoughts. In those times, just like now, openly discussing every personal desire wasn't the norm. It was seen as taboo or inappropriate. So, folks kept their deepest wishes hidden, even from themselves.

Now, picture this: you’re at work, everyone's talking about their career goals. You nod along, but deep down, what you really want is to quit this 9-to-5 grind and open a little café by the beach. That’s your hidden wish. You’ve dreamed of it, but you don’t tell anyone because it sounds unrealistic or silly. You might not even let yourself dwell on it too long because you’ve convinced yourself it’s impossible.

Let's get practical. Imagine a friend of mine—we'll call her Sarah. Sarah’s an accountant, crunching numbers all day. But she’s got this hidden passion: she longs to be a painter. She buys supplies, messes around with them, but never shows her work to anyone. Why? She's scared. Scared that people will laugh, think she's impractical, or that she’ll fail. So, she tells herself it’s just a hobby. That’s a classic example of a wish kept under wraps.

So, what should you do with this wisdom? Start with honesty. Be real with yourself about what you want. It’s okay if it’s scary or seems out of reach. Write it down. No one has to see it. Just get it out of your head and into the world, even if it’s just on paper. Then, take tiny steps. Want to open that café? Start researching small business loans or local rental spaces. Love painting? Take a class or join a local art group. Tiny steps make big dreams less daunting.

Here’s a little story to illustrate. Think back to high school. There was this quiet kid, always doodling in his notebook. Let’s call him Tom. Tom was smart, but he didn’t talk much about his future. Everyone assumed he’d follow the usual path—college, job, etc. But Tom had a secret wish. He wanted to be a cartoonist. He never told anyone because he thought people would dismiss it as a pipe dream. Fast forward ten years, and Tom runs a successful webcomic with thousands of fans. He took that hidden wish, embraced it slowly, and made it his reality.

The big takeaway? Acknowledge your hidden wishes. Even if you keep them private, recognizing them is the first step to making them less scary and more achievable. We all have these secret desires. It’s human. The trick is to not let them stay buried forever. You never know—what seems impossible could become your greatest adventure.