(A text from a friend: though not entirely agree, but makes sense up to a certain level)
I believe that the old saying "health is wealth" exists mainly to keep the less fortunate content with their circumstances. I argue the opposite, that wealth is health. With wealth comes the means to live a longer, more fulfilling life, which is why people in North America, Europe, Japan, Denmark, and Australia enjoy greater longevity and well-being.
If you see a rat dancing in front of a cat, know that there's a hole nearby.
“عبادت فرشتہ تو بنا سکتی ہے، لیکن انسان نہیں بنا سکتی۔انسان تو درد سے بنتا ہے
”۔واصف علی واصف
Having a dog as a pet has been universal among humans for ages. This is probably due to the unconditional love dogs show.
Last week, one of my colleagues' dogs died. Someone offered an interesting console.
"It is said that 7 years of a human life is equivalent to one year of a dog's life. This is because dogs have 7 times as much love in their hearts as humans. Humans need seven times as many dogs as a pet to understand one dog's love! If your dog has died, let's get another dog so you continue to appreciate the beauty of love; dogs are trying to teach us."
I think this is an interesting perspective on raising good children, particularly in the Western world.
"If your child calls, texts, or reaches out to his grandparents - without your advice - to convey happy birthday or congratulations or any other sentiments - be assured you have raised a good kid."
اپنے آپ کو خوش رکھیں، اپنا خیال رکھیں، آپ خود کے لیے بہت ضروری ہیں، اپنے آپ کے لیے خود کو بہت اہم رکھیں، اپنی پہلی ترجیح اپنا آپ رکھیں اور آزادانہ زندگی گزاریں۔
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Mo! has been my African-American friend for a long time.
One day, I asked Mo! - What a kind of nick is that?
He laughed and explained:
"I am a Christian. After 9/11, I saw many of my muslim friends going through discrimination, teasing, and disrespectful attitudes from society. One day, at a coffee counter, I had a Muslim man waiting for his coffee. When his name was called Mohammad, there were many stares at him. He, as well as everyone, sensed it. Since that day, I changed my nickname from John to Mo! Every time I go somewhere, and they ask my name, I say, "Mo!" Followed by a statement, 'Mo for Mohammad.' I am still very Christian. Initially, I did this to support my muslim friends, but over time, I have really come to like my name. I feel this name soothes me. It has music in it. I just love it!
Jab hum chote the to har chutti wale din hamare ghar ya to koi mamu ya taya aa jate. Raat ke khane ke baad der tak batain hoti. Tab hamari dadi mehmano se kehtin:
"Bus ab sab tum khairyat se apne apne ghar paunch jao - aur subah apne apne kaam pe hazir ho jao."
Hum sab dadi ka mazq uRate ke - lo dadi sab mehmanoN ko bhaga rahi hain.
Ab sab sochta hun ke ye kitni achhi dua thi.
Jab tak insaan ke paas aik pursakoon ghar, aur rozgaar ki naimat hai - zindagi main aur kiya chahiye?
Women get into relationships for only three reasons
1. Emotional - if you get connected to her via kissing her mind
2. Carnal - if she just gets attracted to you at a pure lust level, a rare (but not so rare) entity
3. Transactional - If she gets something in return, mostly financial security or prestige
ہزار جامہ دری صد ہزار بخیہ گری تمام شورش و تمکیں نثار بے خبری
- Thousands clothes to wear and thousands stitches - all endeavours and hard work can be given up for ignorance (from it)
A Persian saying to outline the concept of Sufism that all life's challenges can be dealt with by just changing one's mindset by ignoring them.
