Zain ul abidin
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I enjoy writing about health, lifestyle, and real-life experiences. Through my words, I aim to share something meaningful and relatable
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The Sound of My Father’s Silence
We didn’t talk much in our house. My mother was always busy in the kitchen, humming old songs under her breath. My younger sister, Aleena, had a soft voice that barely broke the silence. And my father? He was a man made of stone and smoke.
By Zain ul abidin 6 months ago in Families
The Secret Buried Inside a Tree — A Forgotten Memory Unearthed After Decades
The Secret Buried Inside a Tree — A Forgotten Memory Unearthed After Decades Last year, something happened on our family farm that we still talk about in hushed, wondering tones. A tall pine tree — a quiet giant that had stood for decades beside our farmhouse — had to be cut down. It wasn’t an easy decision. That tree wasn’t just part of the landscape; it was part of our life.
By Zain ul abidin 7 months ago in Families
The Room With No Window
It started in a room that had no window. Not just literally, but metaphorically too. A small room, broken paint on the walls, a ceiling fan that made more noise than wind — and in that room lived Rayyan, a boy of 19, who hadn’t spoken to anyone properly in weeks.
By Zain ul abidin 7 months ago in Motivation
The Name That Wasn’t Mine – But Followed Me for Years
🔹 The Beginning of It All These days, it feels like a trend—students who are quiet or not very mischievous are often the ones picked on. They become easy targets. Today, I’m sharing a personal story—one that brought me pain, isolation, and left behind a scar I still carry.
By Zain ul abidin 7 months ago in Confessions
The Boy Who Chased the Mountain
In a quiet valley surrounded by towering peaks, nestled deep in the heart of northern Pakistan, there was a village so small it didn’t appear on most maps. Life there was slow, simple, and hard. Among the villagers lived a boy named Rahim, the youngest of five children, born to a family of wheat farmers.
By Zain ul abidin 7 months ago in Motivation
From Dust to the Stars
"In life, everyone faces a moment when they either break apart or shape themselves into something greater." Ahmed was a boy from a small rural village. A place where power outages were common, but dreams were still alive. His father was a laborer. His mother ran the household with magic in her hands and warmth in her voice. Ahmed went to school, but what he truly loved was the scent of books. He collected torn pages from the local market and read them by candlelight at night.
By Zain ul abidin 7 months ago in Motivation
I Let Go of My Closest Friend
We all have that one friend who becomes more than just a friend — they become family. I had that friend. For years, we were inseparable. People used to joke that we were like twins born in different homes. We laughed together, struggled together, grew together. But somewhere along the road, something changed… and I had to make the toughest choice of my life: to let go of the person I once thought I could never live without.
By Zain ul abidin 7 months ago in Humans
Bought the Wrong Potatoes
Life Is a Teacher — Even When It Embarrasses You Life is full of strange and unexpected lessons. Some come through joy, others through mistakes. And sometimes, the most embarrassing moments are the ones that teach us the most. This is one of those stories. It’s a bit funny, a bit emotional, and something I’ll never forget. It reminded me how a small misunderstanding can turn into something much bigger — especially when it involves your own family. It All Started With a Simple Request A while ago, my niece (my brother’s daughter) asked me to bring boiled potatoes from the market. But here’s the twist — she didn’t clearly say “boiled.” She just said, “Please bring some potatoes.” I was in a hurry that day, trying to finish my chores quickly. Without asking any further questions, I rushed to the market, picked up some raw potatoes from a vegetable vendor, and returned home thinking I had done a good job. In my mind, it was a simple task. But as I soon learned, even simple things can go hilariously wrong. And Then... Everyone Started Laughing The moment I handed over the bag of potatoes, everyone at home burst into laughter. I stood there confused. “What’s so funny?” I asked. My niece said, “We meant boiled potatoes... not raw ones!” No matter how much I tried to explain myself — that she hadn’t mentioned 'boiled' — they just kept laughing. It was as if I had done something outrageously foolish. And with every laugh, I felt more and more embarrassed. I was already feeling awkward, and their reactions only made it worse. Even today, as I write this, the memory brings a mix of shame and humor. My eyes water not just from the laughter, but also from the sting of being misunderstood. The Teasing Never Ended At the time, I tried to shake it off. 'It’s okay,' I told myself. 'It was just a small mistake.' But the story didn’t end there. It became a family joke — one that would come up over and over again at gatherings. Anytime someone brought up cooking or potatoes, someone would bring up 'my mistake' and everyone would laugh again. It was painful. I’ve always considered myself a simple and honest person. I never thought that a small misunderstanding would be turned into a long-lasting joke. And yet, here we are. Even years later, the memory is fresh in their minds — and still funny to them. A Lesson I’ll Never Forget That moment taught me something valuable: ❗ Never do any task unless you fully understand it. If someone gives you an instruction, ask again if it’s unclear. If you’re unsure, clarify. Because what seems obvious to one person might not be obvious to another. Ever since that day, I make sure I fully understand a task before I begin it. Whether it’s something small or something important — I won’t move forward without clarity. Final Thoughts People often laugh at the mistakes of others without realizing how much it affects them. For those laughing, it’s just a joke. But for the person who made the mistake, it can be something they carry for a long time. So if you’re ever in doubt — take a moment, ask again, double-check. A little extra attention might just save you from becoming the center of the next family joke. 💬 Did something like this ever happen to you? If you’ve ever had a moment like this — something silly, something embarrassing, but also something that taught you a lesson — I’d love to hear your story in the comments and if you're interested in my store also gave your opinion in comment thanks you for your attention.
By Zain ul abidin 7 months ago in Confessions
