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One Simple Advice From My Mother That Quietly Changed My Life
Mothers don’t always teach through long speeches. Sometimes they teach through a single sentence — spoken softly, almost casually — that follows you for the rest of your life. For me, that life-changing sentence was this: “Never rush your life. What is meant for you will reach you — but only when you are ready for it.” At that time, it sounded simple. Ordinary. Just another one of those comforting lines parents say when we’re stressed. But as the years passed, I began to understand how deep — and how powerful — those words really were. Because like most people, I grew up racing against time. I wanted success fast. Results fast. Recognition fast. Healing fast. Everything — fast. If something didn’t happen when I expected it to, I would panic. I would blame myself. I would compare my journey to others and feel like I was falling behind in a race that never truly existed. And every time I felt lost, my mother gently repeated the same sentence: “Beta, jo tumhare liye likha hai, woh tum tak zaroor pohanchay ga — lekin us waqt jab tum us ke liye taiyar ho.” (What is written for you will surely reach you — but only when you are ready for it.) Gradually, I began to see what she meant. Life has its own timing. A flower doesn’t bloom because we shout at it to open. It blooms when the season is right. A fruit doesn’t ripen just because we’re hungry. It ripens when the time arrives. And a person doesn’t grow simply because they want to. They grow when life has taught them enough to understand the meaning of what they receive. My mother used to say, “Getting things early is not always a blessing.” And she was right. Some people get money before wisdom — and lose both. Some get power before character — and misuse it. Some find relationships before maturity — and break what could have lasted. It’s not that life is unfair. It’s that we sometimes arrive at our blessings before we’ve become the person capable of protecting them. So instead of asking, “Why hasn’t this happened yet?” My mother taught me to ask a better question: “What is life trying to prepare me for right now?” Because delays are not always denials. Sometimes delays are training. They teach patience. They build strength. They help us grow into someone who can handle what we’re praying for. And this lesson changed my entire mindset. I stopped comparing my journey with others. I stopped rushing milestones. I stopped treating life like a competition. Instead, I started appreciating the season I was currently in. If it was a learning season — I learned. If it was a waiting season — I waited. If it was a healing season — I healed. And slowly, something beautiful happened. I began to feel lighter. I began to trust life — and the One who controls it. I began to understand that every “not yet” was protecting me, not punishing me. My mother’s advice also carried another hidden message: “Work hard — but don’t force destiny.” We’re responsible for effort — not the outcome. We plant the seed — but we do not command the rain. We prepare our hearts — but we cannot rush the timing. And when things finally did start happening for me, they didn’t come with panic or fear. They came with peace — because I was finally ready to carry them. Today, whenever life feels slow, I remember my mother sitting beside me, saying gently: “When it is meant for you — nothing will stop it. And when it is not — nothing will force it.” So if you’re reading this and feeling behind, let this be your reminder: You are not late. You are not failing. You are simply becoming. And when the right door opens, you will understand why every other door stayed closed. Because timing is not just about when you receive something — it’s about who you have become by the time it reaches you. And that, perhaps, is the greatest gift of all.
By Shahab Khan13 days ago in Humans
7 Deadly Sins of the Bible in Detail
The Bible teaches us that sin is not simply wrongdoing but a separation between humanity and God. Sin corrupts both spirit and society, distorting the divine image within us. Among the many forms of sin described in Scripture, seven have traditionally been recognized as especially destructive to the soul. These are known as the Seven Deadly Sins. They represent the root causes of moral decay and vices that distort character, fuel rebellion against God, and destroy relationships with others.
By The Big Bad 13 days ago in Humans
The World Through Different Eyes
We often believe that reality is fixed, that the world exists exactly as we perceive it. But the truth is, reality is much more flexible than we realize. It’s shaped by our thoughts, our experiences, and the lens through which we choose to view life.
By Yasir khan17 days ago in Humans
The Foundation for Order in a Collapsing Culture
This is a systems-level framework, not a polemic or a list of opinions. It lays out a sequence of foundational truths about how societies maintain order, how that order erodes, and why collapse follows when truth, accountability, and consequence are selectively suspended. Each point builds on the last, tracing a logical path from epistemology and moral agency to politics, institutions, and cultural outcomes.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast18 days ago in Humans
Jute Rugs in British Interiors Natural Charm That Never Dates
Jute rugs have quietly become a staple in British interiors, valued for their relaxed elegance and connection to nature. With homes increasingly embracing warmth, texture, and sustainability, jute rugs fit perfectly into the British design narrative. Their understated beauty allows them to complement both period properties and contemporary spaces without feeling out of place.
By Esther B Graham20 days ago in Humans
Iran And Israel War (When the Middle East Shook Again)
When the Middle East Shook Again On the night of 29 December, the world once again held its breath. News screens glowed in dark rooms, radios whispered urgent updates, and phones vibrated with breaking alerts. The words were heavy and frightening: Iran and Israel—conflict begins again.
By Wings of Time 20 days ago in Humans
OpenAI and Microsoft Face Lawsuit After ChatGPT Linked to Connecticut M*rd*r-S*ic*de
OpenAI and Microsoft Sued in Groundbreaking Connecticut Murder-Suicide Case Tied to ChatGPT: At first glance, it looks like another lawsuit involving big tech. But reading deeper, this one feels different — heavier, more disturbing. It isn’t about data or patents. It’s about a mother, a son, and a quiet home in Connecticut where technology allegedly crossed into a space it was never meant to occupy.
By David John27 days ago in Humans
One of the World's Saddest Songs You've Never Heard - Written in 5-Minutes and Recorded in One Take on a Single Instrument. Content Warning.
A song written in five minutes, recorded with one instrument, and captured in a single take is quietly breaking hearts and astonishing the few who have heard it.
By Damon Blalack27 days ago in Humans
Not Prepared To Fail
Introduction There are many ways to view winter and prepare for it. This challenge is another I know I might fail at. It seems the criteria and qualities that get you favoured by Vocal are ones I do not have. Having said that, my friends and audience know how excellent my work is.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 28 days ago in Humans
