Julian era un hombre con pensamientos muy propios, difícilmente alguien podía hacerlo cambiar de parecer en cuanto a sus gusto e ideales, más esto no significaba que no escuchara consejos, incluso aceptaba correcciones y muchas veces las agradecía. Sin embargo en su interior algo ocultaba.

Se crío en una familia conservadora y que siempre estaba dispuesta ayudar, pero entre sí habían discusiones por pensar distintos y Julian siempre quedaba mal parado al intentar hacer respetar sus criterios y forma de pensar. Era de aquellos que pensaba que no por el hecho de ser familia había que aplaudirse todo o siempre hacer cosas sin consultarse.

Julian was a man of his own thoughts, hardly anyone could change his mind about his tastes and ideals, but this did not mean that he did not listen to advice, he even accepted corrections and was often grateful for them. However, deep down inside he was hiding something.

He grew up in a conservative family that was always willing to help, but among themselves there were arguments because they thought differently and Julian always looked bad when he tried to respect their criteria and way of thinking. He was one of those who thought that just because they were family, they didn't have to applaud everything or always do things without consulting each other.

Julian vivía retirado de la ciudad, en un pequeño conjunto residencial, aislado, le gustaba vivir sólo y tranquilo, más no la soledad, disfrutaba poder decidir administrar su tiempo, hacer planes y si era de su antojo, quedarse todo el día en casa escuchando música y tomando café.

Su familia solía no aceptar el hecho de que Julian viviera solo, alejado y además no asistiera a fiestas o reuniones y no, el no era antisociable, era muy sociable de hecho pero solo con su circulo, con quienes compartían de una u otra manera sus mismos ideales y si no quería ir a un sitio simplemente no lo hacía, pero por ello era juzgado.

Al ser una persona que muy centrada en lo que quería y sincera, Julian solía no ser muy querido por todos, no lastimaba a nadie con sus palabras, pero a la gente le gusta más rodearse de falsos que de personas sinceras, para solo oír justo lo que queremos, sin que nadie nos contradiga.

Julian lived away from the city, in a small residential complex, isolated, he liked to live alone and quiet, but not solitude, he enjoyed being able to decide to manage his time, make plans and if he wanted to, stay at home all day listening to music and drinking coffee.

His family used to not accept the fact that Julian lived alone, far away and also did not attend parties or meetings and no, he was not unsociable, he was very sociable in fact but only with his circle, with those who shared in one way or another his same ideals and if he did not want to go to a place he simply did not do it, but for that he was judged.

Being a person who was very focused on what he wanted and sincere, Julian tended not to be liked by everyone, he didn't hurt anyone with his words, but people like to surround themselves more with false people than with sincere people, to only hear just what we want, without anyone contradicting us.

A pesar de ser una persona con principios e ideales claros, había algo que alguien había notado y de lo cual él nunca hablaba, se trataba de una tristeza interna que se reflejaba en su mirada. Sin embargo el sabía bien que la causaba y trataba siempre de vivir sin pensar en ello, buscando agradar a otros.

Julian no amaba para nada la soledad, pero si la tranquilidad, la paz mental y por ende evitaba los problemas, mucho menos andaba contando su vida o intimidades como otros, siempre se mostraba amigable y escuchaba a quienes necesitaban ser oídos, aún cuando nadie se detenía a pensar o preguntar, si él estaba bien.

No era un hombre organizado desde su punto de vista, pero siempre tenía tiempo para hacer muchas cosas. Muchos lo admiraban y tenían en estima pero de quien más el amaba solo recibía críticas, burlas y desconfiazas, esto tenía su corazón adolorido y era el motivo de sus días tristes. Se daba cuenta que por mucho que se esforzaba en ser y dar lo mejor, no lo notaban quienes él quería.

Despite being a person with clear principles and ideals, there was something that someone had noticed and which he never talked about, it was an inner sadness that was reflected in his eyes. However, he knew well what caused it and he always tried to live without thinking about it, seeking to please others.

Julian did not love solitude at all, but he did love tranquillity, peace of mind and therefore avoided problems, much less did he go around telling his life or intimacies like others, he was always friendly and listened to those who needed to be heard, even when no one stopped to think or ask if he was well.

He was not an organised man from his point of view, but he always had time to do many things. Many admired him and held him in high esteem but from those he loved the most he only received criticism, mockery and mistrust, this made his heart ache and was the reason for his sad days. He realised that no matter how hard he tried to be and do his best, it was not noticed by those he loved.

Pasaron algunos años, no tuvo éxito de la manera que sus padres y hermanos quisieron pero si de la forma que él se lo propuso, era feliz viendo sus sueños hechos realidad y aunque criticado, el dejó de pensar en agradar a los demás y comenzó a estar bien consigo mismo. Aprendió que en la vida van a existir quienes nos aplaudan por algo y quienes nos critiquen por lo mismo, pero lo verdaderamente importante es como se sentía él al haber hecho tal cosa.

Hoy en día sigue viviendo alejado de muchos, pero no distante y siendo como siempre sociable, solo que ahora se preocupa más por él y va dejando huellas dignas de seguir para quienes son su responsabilidad y acompañan en el camino, su herencia.

A few years went by, he did not succeed in the way his parents and siblings wanted him to, but he was happy to see his dreams come true and although he was criticised, he stopped thinking about pleasing others and started to feel good about himself. He learned that in life there will be those who applaud us for something and those who criticise us for the same thing, but what is really important is how he felt about having done it.

Today he continues to live far away from many, but not distant and being as sociable as ever, only now he cares more about himself and is leaving traces worthy of following for those who are his responsibility and accompany him along the way, his inheritance.

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¿Cuantas veces luchaste por conseguir algo y fuiste feliz, pero al contarlo a otro, lo tomaron por menos?

¿Cuantas veces tus triunfos no fueron aplaudidos y decidiste tirar la toalla?

¿Alguna vez te quedaste callado sabiendo que se equivocaban y pensaste darte por vencido?

Mírate al espejo Julian que lees y repite conmigo: ¡Yo puedo lograrlo!

How many times did you struggle to achieve something and were happy, but when you told someone else about it, they took it for less?

How many times were your triumphs not applauded and you decided to throw in the towel?

Have you ever kept quiet knowing they were wrong and thought you were giving up?

Look in the mirror Julian you read and repeat after me: I can do it!