Maintaining composure amidst adversity presents its challenges. Over a decade of navigating the turbulent waters of widowhood, juggling the responsibilities of parenthood while caring for an ailing mother, I’ve come to a profound realization: what we deem crucial today may dwindle into insignificance tomorrow. Often, the triggers of our agitation stem from the mundane hassles of daily existence, trivial in the grand scheme of life.
Sara Baloch: The Force Elevating ‘Ishq Rang’ to New Heights
Miss Teen USA Resigns 2 Days After Miss USA Gave Up Her Title
USCIRF’s report as faulty, non-reflective of ground realities in Pakistan: FO
For more such opinions & blogs, click here.
Allow me to illustrate with a personal anecdote. Thursdays in my household are bustling affairs, designated for recordings and hosting guests. Picture-perfect arrangements are customary, with an array of homemade delicacies adorning the tables. Renowned for my hospitality, I found myself teetering on the edge of stress when circumstances dictated the dismissal of my cook. The scant time available before the recordings commenced made the task seem insurmountable. Yet, in a moment of clarity, I pondered: does this upheaval warrant sacrificing my peace of mind? The resounding answer from within was a definitive no. This episode served as a poignant lesson – while life’s curveballs are beyond our control, our response to pressure can be honed into a tool for resilience.
Consider a friend’s plight, entangled in the disappointment of a failed romantic pursuit. Despite myriad factors contributing to the outcome, a pervasive undercurrent of gender bias loomed large. Regrettably, such antiquated notions persist in our societal fabric, perpetuating a cycle of self-blame and frustration when expectations remain unmet. Yet, it’s imperative to recognize that playing the victim only amplifies our distress. Embracing the ethos of resilience entails acknowledging that not every setback is within our purview; unforeseen circumstances are an inevitable facet of life’s tapestry. Consequently, redirecting our focus from self-pity to self-empowerment becomes paramount, relegating detractors to the periphery of our consciousness.
Huge fire at Lahore airport destroys entire immigration system
Interior Minister takes notice of fire incident at Lahore Airport
President calls for further broadening bilateral ties with Uzbekistan in diverse areas
New SOPs for security of Chinese nationals to be introduced: Interior Minister
Incorporating mindfulness practices, such as meditation, offers a sanctuary amidst life’s tumult. By assuming the role of detached observers, we gain insight into our internal landscape, deciphering the intricate interplay of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through this introspective lens, we unearth the reservoirs of inner tranquility, anchoring ourselves amidst the tempest of external upheavals.
Indeed, serenity is an aspiration worth pursuing—a beacon guiding us through life’s tempests, illuminating the path to inner peace. As Tan Twan Eng so eloquently encapsulates, amidst the celestial tableau, we find solace in our ephemeral existence, transcending the burdens of the past and embracing the boundless expanse of possibility.
For more such opinions & blogs, click here.
PM calls for strengthening Pak-Qatar cooperation in all spheres of mutual interest
Accountability against perpetrators of May 9 violent acts to reach logical conclusion: Asif
May 9, 2023 incidents well-hatched conspiracy, rebellion against Pakistan: PM
Modi’s party BJP deletes ‘X’ post accused of targeting Muslims
‘Pakistani Soil Has Been Used Against Us’: Afghan Defense Ministry
The writer is a lawyer, academic and political analyst. She has authored a book titled ‘A Comparative Analysis of Media & Media Laws in Pakistan.’ She can be contacted at: yasmeenali62@gmail.com and tweets at @yasmeen_9
Stay tuned to Baaghi TV for more. Download our app for the latest news, updates & interesting content!
2 comments
Leave a reply
Life is always uncertain so the best option is to get ready for every certainty and try our best
how to tackle and sort out any problem courageously rather repenting over it.
It is really appreciable since your widowhood you are looking after your ailing mother and parenting your children singlehandedly with so much courage and enthusiasm for which I give you shabbash
from the core of my heart. A role model for so many widowed women in our society. I salute you!!