Role Models

We yearn for connection yet isolate ourselves. We dream for someday, instead of trying for today. We seek Love but fear the End. We want to change but don't take action to change. We advocate for education, then bury students in loans or tuition. We desire health, but for a price. We demand better leaders but don't think to lead. We wish for a better world, but not at the cost of comfort and convenience. There is a disconnect here. We crave many kinds of stuff but never take action and sacrifice our time, energy, focus. This reminds me of the person who wants to catch a large shark in a small river. Also, I met with many people who are not fulfilled with their lives even though others live even worse. I firmly believe that the future belongs to those who worked hard today, and humankind was certainly created into hardship (90:4). We should definitely sacrifice something every day to get it. That's a process and requirement, as nothing comes with ease. Nevertheless, some people in the world blindly follow anyone depending on their certain qualities, skills, or just for fame. In some cases, role models are like a torch of light who inspires and guides in the darkness; even they usually have remarkably successful stories to demonstrate as a perfect example. We actually opt for someone admirable in our eyes and attempt to be like him/her because they sometimes give us motivation with their stimulating work and consistency. I trust the concept that if you work hard to be a better individual in terms of both religion and simple life, all of these will pay off in the future, like working (studying) 6-7 years and resting 30-40 years or even more. So anyway, when someone questions me about role models, they will expect responses like a writer or entrepreneur, maybe even a well-known person such as the president. However, garbage collector children with a pure, innocent, and naive face who fight with life every day, hour, and minute to survive in this life are an excellent role model for anyone. Simultaneously, others are too sluggish to struggle for their future in the appropriate circumstances and possibilities. These children may pray outside, not in a masjid, but their status is much higher than anyone else because this Dunya (life) was made for a test (29:1). And the most crucial point is the intentions of the person toward everything. It doesn't matter if someone is a sanitation worker or CEO of a giant corporation. Still, essentially we all have an equal or even higher position in the grave (depending on ourselves), so we all have to discover our soul, do good deeds, and be effective in as much as possible ways.

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