A Long Way of Understanding

In my childhood, I read many books. My mum enrolled me to kindy early because I started reading newspaper at three.
In my primary to adolescent years, I was placed to undergo life skills training and character development disguised as piano lessons. Years later I realized, that 13 years were the time where I started asking, exercising, and putting my trust to The One who deals with all affairs in order to survive the jungle.
In my 20s, I lived alone and wrote some dreams,
In my 30s, I went through a series of life experiences that exceeded my imagination, the best and the worst. Executing several written dreams, that were fulfilled according to Allah’s will. More than I had asked for.

Entering my 40s, I began to see things more clearly and found the missing pieces of certain stories.
Things that I previously couldn’t comprehend start revealing the other side of their stories—answering all the whys one by one.

Every decade has its own training that, when skipped, we carry the consequences into the next one. Completing all the necessary training doesn’t guarantee a problem-free life. However, at least you have the tools and certain level or readiness to deal with it compared to someone who doesn’t, and it matters.

Every prayer has its own unique twist and turn. Along with everything that we pray for, don’t forget to also ask for the readiness to deal with it when it’s answered. Asking something and ready to deal with the consequences of your prayer require two completely different skill sets.

Getting rich is hard but doable with certain skills.
Staying wealthy? It is not for everyone.

Finding a life partner is complicated.
Maintaining marriage? It is arduously difficult.

The idea of having children seems happy and lovely.
Raising them right and well? That’s a whole different story.

I learned that a blessing is not only about what you gain, but also lies in the loss. Barakah is not only what Allah adds to your life, but also what has been subtracted from it. All the delays and closed doors are part of the protection. It takes constant practice to understand this.

Life is lesson that comes with some tests without warning.

The only way to thrive,not just survive,in any seasons and lesson, you have to love learning.