Take a break for yourself

Take a break for yourself

Life is running at a fast pace. It seems like just yesterday we used to enjoy the winters and the sun in Lahore. The life of the diaspora, dreams of the future, and concerns about livelihood have passed in the blink of an eye over the last five years. Many of us will appear to complain about the insensitivity of the times, social trends, and the inability to endure. But where do we stand ourselves, have we ever thought about it?

It is true that inflation, unemployment, and an unstable economic and political situation have pushed us to a great extent. Just as the horse running in the race has blinders around its eyes so that it can focus solely on the race in front of it, similarly, the prices of pulses, electricity, gas bills, children's fees, and home rents have created blinders around our eyes so that we cannot see anything beyond them. This is why in the fast-paced life, and with the swift passage of time, we are also forced to run fast, and by the time the destination is near, our time will have run out.

Remember! 

We can buy a watch, but not time. A comfortable bed can be bought, but not sleep, and there may be good food, but not health! Stop... take it easy, rejuvenate a bit. Let your brain relax a bit. You are a human, not a machine or a robot. Take some time for yourself and your loved ones. Count your blessings. Try to fulfill the rights of sincere relationships around you. Evaluate your circumstances and see what you can do with the minimal resources. The year 2023 is coming to an end. See who you need to seek forgiveness from. Confess your mistakes and forgive others with an open heart. Appreciate the good deeds and avoid repeating the mistakes.

To lead a successful and balanced life, it is essential that your mind is at peace. Then you have plans for the future, roadmaps or forward visions. Complete planning is present. Set your vision. Do short-term (two to three months), medium-term (eight to twelve months), and long-term (two to three years) planning. Set goals. Speak to yourself, pick up a notebook, and jot down your deadlines. See what you have achieved in two to three months. What do you need to do in the next six to twelve months, and then where do you see yourself in two to three years? Try to avoid negative people and negative thoughts. Avoid those who are pessimistic and demoralizing. Remember that you are God's deputy. Animals that fear the lion in the jungle, we humans lock it up in a cage.

Life is very short

; plan it. Keep an account of each day, week, month, and year. Remember! If you have spent this life with a regular plan in a balanced way, rest assured that your eternal life will also be good. Along with this, keep reminding yourself from time to time that while living and awake, you are a human, not a machine or a robot. Laugh, smile, express your feelings. If you get tired, take a little rest; there is no harm in that. Present yourself softly rather than barging into some matters. To gain happiness, it is not necessary that you are a millionaire or a billionaire. Remove obstacles from the way. If you see someone burdened with more than necessary, take two steps forward and share the burden with them. If you are on a vehicle, let pedestrians pass softly before you.

 If you see someone sad, distressed, or in a broken state in the market, office, or on the road, stop for two minutes, find out their condition, and before leaving, comfort them by saying, "Don't worry, everything will be fine." If you are going home and have something special for food, don't be shy; whether a laborer working on the road, a lone security guard, an old newspaper seller, or a child cleaning the car glass, give them a little share. Be assured that these little joys are obtained without the need for a large amount of money or sacrifice. Many of us here in the diaspora happily practice this.

So, when are you starting this?