The last page of chapter 20s.

The number of the chapter is inevitably increasing but ironically the time left to be valued is decreasing. So a piece of advice is always much needed.

To the dear past, present and future me,

[TC, 12052017]

Bear in mind that everything happens for a reason. One event lead to another. Success and failure, both are lessons in life. He is The Best Planner and He is never wrong! Try to understand that it’s okay to not live the life that others expect you to live. Don’t live to the expectation of people but instead live to the expectation of Allah. Live with a virtue, based on your principle and not following trends or because of peer pressure. Always remember that you don't have to uphold a certain image just to be accepted by the society. Always retrospect and be true to yourself and other people.

You may plan ahead but your plan can definitely change when the time comes. You can plan ahead because sometimes planning ahead can give you a clearer direction of where you want to go, drive you, and motivate you. However, don't be too fixated on a plan. Plans will almost definitely always change. So be prepared! Live life with open arms. You will go where you're supposed to be headed. If it happens to be that you don't know what to do in life, just take a step back, breathe and rethink. It is OKAY and it is not a crime. Don't get overly stressed out and try to keep back on track as soon as you can.

Once in a while, be a little more expressive and less reserved. Take more risk, be bold, be confident. If things doesn’t turn out to be what you hoped for, at least it’s a way for you to grow, gain experience and learn something. Allow yourself to do more even if it means you are going to make mistakes or fail. Then forgive yourself and face the world again.

Spend more time reading more books, taking on new skills and get several other hobbies instead of spending time on social media. Always take five when you need to. Remember! People only show what they want others to see. You don't have to waste time scrutinising what people are doing. You don't actually want the life of other people, you just want to be YOU. And you should only be better than the past you, not everyone else. Stop comparing and start improving!

Try as much to be more patient and calm. You don’t have to react to everything that happens. Pause and take time to read the situation. Think of what and when do you say or do something. If you wronged something or someone, you have to admit and apologise! Make amend and make up! You'll learn the hard way but apparently you'll have to brush it off and move on, be better!

Last but not least, life is full of ups and downs. If it's flat, it means you're dead. Asystole. In the end, you are still a work in progress. Till the end, I love you Fareha ❤️