Don’t
Just Tick Things Off!
I understand that we don’t live forever, and that after a certain age, pregnancy and even getting a good rate on a mortgage can be difficult. We procrastinate over some decisions in life, or avoid taking leaps of faith because of uncertainty and fear. However, we also tend to rush into things because of fear. A lot of the time, we’ve adopted this fear from another fearful mind.
In Eastern cultures, I know how much grief
women can get after a certain age, from worried parents who tell their
daughters that they’re getting old and need to get married ASAP. As a result,
these girls are encouraged to rush into a relationship that they want to last
forever.
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There’s a mentality in some societies which promotes the idea that you’re not
successful in life until you’ve met certain milestones. Until then, it doesn’t
matter if you’re like Mother Teresa, you’ll be seen as someone who’s lacking in
life and needs to do better.
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I see this sort of upbringing reflected in young adults. They believe that they
need to have certain things by certain ages. They have a checklist, and like
robots, they just tick things off. There’s no free-thinking in this because
they are conditioned to believe and live these realities out of fear. The
pressure promotes rash decisions at times. They then commit themselves to
people, things, and responsibilities, which they aren’t truly satisfied with,
or that they struggle with. These choices we make affect the rest of our lives
and limit us from doing the things we actually want to do.
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In saying this, the guidance can be invaluable too. Some people need to be made
aware of how their lack of action can also affect their future. Every business
owner I speak to always tells me how they wish they started earlier. However,
living with regrets can only make us miserable, and sometimes we have to trust the
Universe’s timing. Certain growth needs to take place so that the next stage of
your life can be prosperous.
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Stay true to yourself and go through life with a positive mindset. You will
make mistakes, but they are yours to make and learn from. It’s your life and
no-one else’s. You will know deep down when the time is right.
only remember one thing very well that Allah loves you
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