A reflection on life’s laws, inner peace, and the power of letting go
Our lives infrequently resemble each other. We face the same things in different ways. We have comfort and hardship, happiness and sadness, ease and difficulty to deal with—separately. Yes, sometimes we are able to find someone’s happiness or a sad state. However, we can never truly understand their condition in terms of how they are coping with it. We might interpret it in our own way; however, the reality is quite different.
We must be aware of the laws governing life. These laws are really confusing, but they won’t harm us if one doesn’t work. They are opposite to each other, yet also complementary. It might diminish our bounds. On the contrary, there are some facts, rather, truths, the sooner we understand these truths, the sooner we benefit from them.
Everything about us is fate; even our disposition, preferences, parents and others, our surroundings, and inner self. You knew this before I said it, yet you may have denied the fact. Anyway, by regretting our failures and mistakes, dwelling on the past, and remaining anxious about the future, we ruin our peace. Some achievements are merely sad aspects or lessons to learn because they only shape our character without satisfaction, either compromising health, wealth, money, or good signs. Thus, instead of seeking peace, one finds restlessness or difficulty. At last, we should respect everyone and their character. For this, we must respect our inner values.
The Less We Care, The More We Get
Being overly concerned or obsessed with things that cherish us only hurts us in the end. For instance, over-studying, over-working, over-caring, over-loving—these things, in the end, do not give us what we had done them for, nor what we had expected. Well, it’s obvious: when we become more practical, we forget our Lord or His will. We consider that we will take that thing away from Him. Exactly, we had no intention of denying His will, yet we end up doing that.
The Same Happens Always
New elements are rare. You had no friends from the beginning. You were always second. You feared every time. You were saved after your heart had pondered, and some other revelations about an individual. These things will continue regardless of the situation. They seem to be embedded in the course of your life. It is better to know what often happens with you, as this will help you decide in situations in a feasible manner. It is like a prediction in your uncanny adventure.
More Knowledge Is Dangerous
Recall those days of childhood when you were careless and happy. It is obvious that an adult cannot afford to be careless because he knows the consequences, usually, if not by experience, then through his knowledge. This is also the way for fear and anxiety to arise within. This becomes the reason for disappointment.
We are well-versed in the well-known expression: “Little knowledge is dangerous.” However, knowledge is a rising ocean—it increases and brings new ideas and thoughts in its prolific manner. We are not capable of curbing it. The same knowledge cultivated maturity in different ways for each individual. The way you see your problem is very much different from others’ perspectives. But my point is not this. I want you to believe that your knowledge ultimately will lead you to a restless world, from which you can never escape, as disturbing facts are hard to forget and continue haunting you. There, you start disbelieving in God’s graciousness. This world is run with oppression, fear, power, and brains—and it’s very difficult for those suffering because of this. Think of history—you will come out of your fallacy of fairy tales.
Concur With The Thought Of Solitude
We are alone. Neither our parents nor our loved ones— even they don’t know you inside out, or what you are suffering through. They don’t know until you tell them, and even then, they are incapable of curing you. When we get hurt, only we know its pain—its quality and quantity. Others can merely estimate it, and that’s because they might have once gone through it.
By loneliness, you don’t have to begin disliking the people around you. Rather, endeavour patience and independence. No one can survive alone. Be grateful; at least you have someone to speak to and relieve your inner burden. Love those who love you, and respect those who hate you.
There are many other things, but you can now think over those personally. There are so many hidden truths, but these are like open secrets to anyone. One can learn or achieve about the world through them.
At last, we are not really trying to perfect our lives. Instead, we are trying to understand the world, which we have to leave one day. That understanding somehow becomes ineffectual after we die. However, in this world, it eases our lives—we can become nihilists at any time. For now, summon the strength to face the world.
Humaira Jan
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