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Recently, the city celebrated the 16th anniversary of a horrendous incident which had rocked the very foundations of the city. No matter what, the city can never forget the atrocities committed on it as it brought the city which never stops and sleeps to a standstill for three days. But, Mumbai even though was shaken to the core, emerged resilient after the attacks. As, a person who has been a resident of the city since a lot of years, the city has always offered a lot of lessons. Call me biased, but if I am asked what my favourite city is , the answer to it will always be Mumbai. Not that I am against other cities, though I have had the experience of living in a few. But, Mumbai as a city has a lot of life lessons to offer. Read on to find out more what the city of dreams has taught me.

1. If you are a person who dreams big, welcome to the city of dreams. This is the city which will teach you to convert your dreams into reality. Though, a word of caution- it will take a lot of sweat and toil. But if you are willing to pay the cost, then I don’t think that should matter isn’t it?
2. You will never die hungry thanks to the generous nature of the city. The city has food for every type of person. Just remember to hustle a bit and you will never die hungry.
3. Teaches us to be hopeful and resilient- after all this city has faced it all. Be it the bombings, the floods , the mafia whatever the city faces it and then bounces back at a great speed back. After all, the lesson that the world lives on hope is best learnt from the city of dreams.
4. Nothing is impossible- If you can dream it, you can create it is a motto that Mumbaikars firmly believe in . The word impossible does not exist in the dictionary of Mumbaikars.We will take time but we will eventually reach there.Goo
5. Good things come unexpectedly- This is a process that I am trying to internalize in a hard manner. The only thing that matters is the ability to never ever give up and give your best efforts. One day, your efforts will come to fruition.
6. Diversity can coexist-Mumbai is a city which beautifully welcomes everyone with open hands. This is a city which welcomes new cultures and mindsets.
7. Be patient about things that matter-Mumbai has a traffic which is maddening in nature. But it also teaches you a very valuable life lesson that you should always be patient about things that matter. You eventually reach there with persistent efforts.
8. Size of the dreams do not matter- As long as you see others hustling, that should not prevent you to see and try fulfilling dreams of any size. Be it owning a house or making it big as a movie star or a business tycoon or any other dream, the city accommodates dreams of all sizes.
9. Prepares you for anything and everything- Mumbai is a city that prepares you for any experience in life. It is said if you learn to survive in Mumbai, you can survive anywhere.

These are the life lessons which the city of dreams has taught me . Are there any other lessons which the City of dreams has taught you? Do tell me about your insights in the comments section. I would love to hear about the same from you.