Humans, being the most honored of all creations, have been blessed with countless qualities by the Divine. Yet, many of us go through life without truly realizing the extent of our potential. Often, we fail to recognize our strengths, and sometimes, we never fully understand them.
In such situations, there needs to be someone to make us realize that we are not here on this earth without a purpose. But who will that person be? That is a big and complex question. In today's world, where everyone is caught up in a race to achieve their goals and search for their qualities, no one has the time to tell you about the unique talents or abilities you possess.
That is precisely why Allah blessed us with close family ties—mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. These are relationships that come with unconditional love, free of any greed or personal gain. These bonds are perfect, gifts in themselves that we often take for granted.
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Sadly, we are drifting away from our families. When something bothers us, instead of confiding in our parents or siblings, we look for a friend who can listen to our troubles, often reminiscing about the friends we had in childhood. But now, everyone is so entangled in their own lives that they barely have time for others. The gap left by this distancing has been filled by mobile phones, further alienating us from our loved ones.
Where is the precious time that we should spend with our family? Where are the sincere pieces of advice that only parents can provide? The belief that we can give ourselves the best advice is becoming outdated. We forget that our true kin can offer us the most genuine guidance and counsel.
Gradually, we are moving away from our loved ones. We no longer seek their advice, finding satisfaction in believing we know it all. We think our friends are like family, and while true friends do have their place, no one can take the place of a sister, brother, mother, or father.
We need to change this pattern. If we don’t, this distance will grow so long that when we need our loved ones, they may no longer be there.
Time does not remain the same, and it slips away quickly. Anxiety and stress are becoming increasingly common among young people today because we no longer share our struggles with our families. We have imprisoned ourselves in a cage, and we do not know the way out. We believe that mobile phones and temporary friendships will rescue us from this cage. But the truth is, we must change our mindset.
In the past, people valued each other because they understood the true spirit of relationships. We must change ourselves so that future generations do not end up lonely or suffer from anxiety and stress.
Spend time with your parents; you will receive countless valuable pieces of advice. Help solve your siblings' problems, seek their advice, and offer your support. Our real connections are right in front of us. Those we search for outside are merely illusions and have no real existence.
Reconnect with your family before it's too late.
