The Gift of Time

Salam. Greetings.

Today, I realized something. It is about time, and life. I realized that time, apart from belonging to God, also does not belong entirely to me. It means that our time is meant for others too. Truthfully, I am someone that does not like to give away what's mine to people who I think is undeserving. Hence I am also very cautious as to what my time should be spent with, but mostly it is self-centered activities. The realization today hit me hard. My time is not only given for my own self, but I should give away more to the well-being of others. I should spend my time for the sake of others. And maybe, just maybe, I will find the peace in my heart. Peace comes from knowing that we had given our best to give the best to others.

When I had this thought, I remembered the powerful line from Doctor Strange's movie. It sounded something like this:

The Ancient One: Arrogance and fear still keep you from learning the simplest and most significant lesson of all.
Dr. Stephen Strange: Which is?
The Ancient One: It's not about you.

Life, is not about you. It's not merely about you. I understood; the powerful message through these four words.

As you live your life, and you hold onto these words, you will find it easier to be selfless, to love more, to give more than what you take.

Alhamdulillah ala kulli haal.