While I was walking around Al Houta Street, I met an old friend. He had an optimistic expression on his face, and it seemed as if he wanted to convey a different point of view to me. He took the initiative to ask me: “Why, Saddam, do you always focus on the negatives in your writings? Why don’t you be more positive? There are many service projects that were accomplished during the reign of the Turkish governor, and they are achievements that deserve praise!”

This moment was an opportunity to reflect and talk about the reality we live in. I smiled and said to him: “I know there are projects, but have you achieved their ultimate goal? Take a quick tour through the streets of Al-Houta and look at the faces of the people. You will realize that there are worries weighing on their shoulders, worries like mountains that only God knows about. You will find that daily life is still full.” challenges, and that these projects, despite their importance, have not yet addressed the needs of citizens in the desired manner.”

My friend remained silent for a moment, thinking about my words. I explained to him that the purpose of writing is not abstract criticism, but rather to convey the voice of the people, the voice of those who spend their days facing rising prices, lack of basic services, and deteriorating infrastructure. Writing becomes truly positive when it is honest, when it highlights the real needs of society and expresses their aspirations for change.

I continued my speech by saying: “Positivity does not mean ignoring or beautifying the difficult reality, but rather it means working to find solutions that touch people’s daily lives. Real projects are those that reduce the citizen’s burdens, provide him with a better living environment, and make him feel safe and stable. Projects may be achievements on paper, but they need to be sustainable solutions that improve people’s lives.

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