I used to think that love was always about possession. As if affection had to be reciprocated, closeness had to be maintained, and someone's existence had to remain within a circle we could monitor. But time has slowly taught us that love is never built on possession. It grows from willingness, from the realization that humans never belong to anyone. We only entrust our hearts temporarily, then hand them back to our respective journeys.

This understanding doesn't come overnight. It comes from the experience of loss, from the anxiety of seeing someone we love choose their own path, from the inner struggle between holding on or letting go. Slowly, we begin to realize that mature love doesn't force. It actually gives us space, even when that space distances us from someone who was once so close. There's pain, of course. But there's also a slowly growing relief when we understand that love means respecting another person's destiny as we respect our own.

1. Love is space, not a cage

Healthy love gives breath to two souls to grow. Within that space, there's no urge to dominate or demand. We learn to enjoy togetherness without attachment, and accept separation without resentment. This space becomes a place where love is not forced, but allowed to flow naturally.

2. Acceptance means understanding that everyone has their own path.

When someone chooses a different path, it doesn't mean we're not worthy enough. It's simply a sign that life has other plans for them, and for us. Acceptance is a form of inner maturity, when we no longer ask why, but instead learn to see that the human journey is not always parallel.

3. Loss teaches maturity more than anything else.

Loss often erases the illusions we've held onto. From there, we learn that love isn't about holding on to everything we want, but about growing ourselves in the process of letting go. Every wound becomes a doorway to a broader understanding of humanity and all its fragility.

4. Loving without possessing brings greater peace of mind.

There's a serenity that only arises when we stop forcing a particular outcome. We begin to see that another person's happiness is also part of our own. From this point, love becomes clearer. It no longer craves recognition. It simply wants to give, understand, and remain warm, even from a distance.

5. Letting go is not the end, but the truest form of love

When we are willing to see someone walk in a different direction, we are practicing one of the most valuable forms of love. We allow them to be themselves, without our shadow holding them back or controlling them. There are tears, there is silence, but within it lies a deep respect for the freedom of the human spirit.

If love always teaches us something, then the question is: what lesson is life really teaching you right now?

"My Lord never taught me to KEEP AWAY or BE AN ENEMIES towards anyone, unless that person gives me a SIGN to keep away from them,

Whether it's from their attitude, their behavior, or their speech."

True love doesn't seek reflection in the eyes of others;
it is a light that burns without praise.
Giving, even if it isn't understood, is a silent victory;
it is there that the soul finds its own meaning.

You lose nothing when you give,
for love is a flowing river, not a filled vessel.
Every drop you let go becomes rain,
growing a garden in a heart that was once barren.

Don't be afraid of being empty because of giving,
for that space is where God plants new meaning.
In loss, you know abundance,
and in giving, you learn to be a source of life.

True love demands nothing in return;
it is content with itself, its constant flow.
It knows: giving is the highest way to exist,
and in giving, the heart finds its purest face.

I was taught to grow, not to appear tall, but to take deep roots. Because height without roots is just arrogance waiting to fall.

Like rice that bends when it's full, I learned that maturity doesn't need to be shown; it can be felt in how we give meaning to those around us.

There are many who want to tower like weeds—growing quickly, appearing majestic on the surface, but blocking others from the light.
I don't want to be like that. Because weeds, no matter how beautifully they sway in the wind, will wither without leaving any meaning.

The rice taught me to bow, not out of inferiority, but because it knows its place on earth. It bears the burden of life's grains, and that is precisely where its glory lies. It makes no sound, but everyone who is hungry knows it as a helper.

So I choose to be rice—simple but useful, quiet but full. In a world that worships the hard and the tall, I want to be gentle and bow.
Because in humility, humans find their meaning again...

Remember, someone who knows you with their heart will be different from someone who knows you with their eyes. Someone who knows you with their heart will have a presence that brings a thousand sincerity. But someone who knows you with their eyes will have a presence that is only out of curiosity...

Let the past rest,
like a fallen leaf making room for a new sprout.
There is a sadness that no longer needs to be explained,
because some wounds can only be understood through silence.
Behind the silence, there is a heart slowly learning to make peace with shadows it once wanted to forget, but which can only be accepted as part of the journey,
no longer painful, but not completely gone either.

We learn that making peace doesn't mean no longer feeling,
but rather understanding that feelings have their own time to come, to settle, and eventually to subside.

Making peace is when we stop asking "why,"
and begin to accept that what has passed is part of life's journey,
so that we can recognize another side of ourselves that is more patient, gentler,
more able to face wounds without fear,
and wiser when recalling memories that once felt painful.

In that silence,
we find a gentle strength
teaching that making peace is not giving up, but rather accepting, understanding, and allowing ourselves to grow
from every trace that has shaped us.

There are times when God breaks the branch you thought would shelter you forever.

Not to bring you down.

But so you know that true shelter lies only under His sky.

Know that humans are but shadows in the evening.

They are beautiful to accompany you while the light is still there, but they fade when the sun is no longer high.

Not because shadows betray you, but because night must come, so you learn that loving light must come from its source, not from its reflection.

Loss is sometimes like rain in a dry season.

It makes you shiver, but it grows new life from the soil of your soul.

So is your loss. Perhaps that's where the seeds of your destiny are sown, until one day you will understand that what is gone is not lost.
It is simply returned to its owner.

So don't cry for what is gone, even if it doesn't return.

Because life isn't about loss, but how you must keep moving forward, even when something has slipped from your grasp.

Because in reality, those who leave are only those who are destined to stop by, while you still have tomorrow to write a new story with Allah who never leaves you....✍️

“Don't waste your time chasing butterflies. Improve your garden, and the butterflies will come.”

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"The world is but a shadow of dusk on the sand. Beautiful for a moment, then it vanishes without a trace. So do not chase the fleeting light, for beyond it lies a long night that awaits mercilessly."

"So live, don't be like cotton floating in the air, light but directionless. Be like a root that penetrates the earth, calm, hidden, but strong enough to withstand the storms of life."

"Know...death is closer than the strap of your sandals. It is not a dark shadow, but a door of light that opens to souls cleansed from the world. It comes without knocking, bringing serenity to those who are ready, and shock to those who forget to prepare."

"And whatever happens in your life, remember every storm that comes is not meant to destroy, but to teach you how to take shelter under the love of your Lord. Every loss is not the end of everything, but rather God's way of clearing your path from that which should not remain. So do not grieve, for every pain is accompanied by a gentle promise from heaven: that God never leaves you, even the moment you feel lost."

In this noisy world, solitude is often seen as something sad. People who are alone are often misunderstood: as if they are lonely, socially unfit, or depressed. However, solitude isn't always about loss. Sometimes it's about finding yourself, your direction in life, and the peace you've lost.

Solitude is a silent space, but it's where the heart can breathe again. Because in silence, you finally have the opportunity to hear something that's often ignored: your own voice. Here are some reasons why solitude can be a healing space that nothing can replace.

1. In solitude, you can finally hear yourself

When life gets too busy, your inner voice is often drowned out by the noise of the world. You're busy fulfilling others' expectations, busy proving yourself, that you forget to ask yourself: "Where am I really going?"

Solitude forces you to stop and listen. From that silence, you begin to realize the little things: what you truly want, who makes you feel at peace, and what you should let go of. Silence isn't the enemy—it's a space for reflection that helps you get back on track.

2. Solitude provides distance from the wound

When your heart is hurting, too much outside noise can exacerbate the pain. Unsolicited advice, hurtful comments, even attention that feels fake can add to the burden. But when you're alone, you have the opportunity to process everything without distraction.

Distance from the crowd allows you to see the wound more clearly—not to forget, but to understand. You learn that some things can't be fixed, only accepted. And that acceptance grows in the quiet space you give yourself.

3. In your alone time, you learn to build strength from within

You may have been accustomed to relying on the presence of others to feel valuable. But solitude teaches you that true peace doesn't come from external validation, but from your ability to soothe yourself.

At this point, you begin to learn to be at peace: enjoying coffee alone without feeling awkward, walking without looking for someone to talk to, even crying without feeling weak. These are signs that you're starting to become strong. Because a person who can stand alone won't easily fall when the world turns away.

4. Solitude Restores Lost Energy

Social life, no matter how beautiful, still drains energy. As you continue to pay attention, listen, and adapt, a part of you slowly drains. Solitude becomes a kind of "recharger" for the soul.

When you're alone, you don't have to play a role. There are no masks, no demands. You can truly be your most honest self, without the pressure to appear strong. And from that honesty, energy slowly flows back.

5. In solitude, you learn to love without dependence

Solitude teaches you how to love maturely. You begin to understand that love isn't about always being together, but about respecting each other's space and growth.

From solitude, you learn that loss isn't the end of love, but rather another form of courage