Syed Suhail Ahmad

Syed Suhail Ahmad, Author at Next Wisdom - Page 28 of 42

Why One Should Not Criticize Someone’s Intentions: Focus on Actions and Knowledge

Criticizing someone’s intentions is like trying to judge the quality of a painting by the thoughts of the artist rather than the strokes on the canvas. Intentions are invisible, intangible, and often complex, woven from threads of personal history, values, and emotions. To criticize them is to attempt to navigate an uncharted sea with no […]

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From Darkness to Light: Rediscovering Our Unpolluted Selves

Each person starts life in a state of purity and natural innocence, but as we mature, external influences lead us astray from our inherent essence. This divergence causes our minds and personalities to undergo conditioning or contamination. A conditioned mind, filled with erroneous beliefs and biased viewpoints, obstructs our ability to fully realize our potential.

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Symbols of Significance: How Nature Illustrates Life’s Values

In our world, material events often serve as symbols of moral truths. For example, heavy rainfall fills riverbeds, and the resulting torrents carry swelling foam that serves no purpose for humans, yet the pure water left behind remains valuable. This natural phenomenon metaphorically illustrates the principles of success and failure in life. It signifies that

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Rise of the Underdogs: The Fishy Tale of Nations

In the vast ocean of international relations, there existed a dynamic ecosystem where nations swam like fish, each vying for sustenance and survival. At the top of the food chain were the colossal nations, resembling mighty whales, whose sheer size and power allowed them to dominate the seascape. Meanwhile, smaller nations navigated these treacherous waters

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The Perfect Mirror: How Flawless Men View the World

Though no human being is perfect, a key sign of a man’s flawlessness is his refusal to seek out flaws in others. Just as a serene lake reflects the sky without distorting its image, a flawless man mirrors the world without magnifying its imperfections. He is like a well-tuned instrument, resonating with harmony rather than

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From Crowded Waters to Infinite Skies: Achieving True Peace of Mind

Everyone possesses a mind, but peace of mind is a rare phenomenon because most of us set our life goals based on material success rather than intellectual fulfillment. Unlike the finite nature of material pursuits, the intellectual realm is boundless, allowing the journey of the mind to transcend space and time. Imagine our minds as

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Navigating Mistakes: The Journey from Regret to Enlightenment

When an error occurs, two potential responses emerge. The first response is regret. Regret is like a heavy anchor dragging down one’s spirit, causing discouragement with every subsequent mistake, representing the shadowy side of erring. On the other hand, mistakes can be seen as fertile soil for growth. They offer a precious opportunity for introspection

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The Pillars of Tradition: Safeguarding Society’s Core

History, like an ancient scribe, documents that the unraveling of a society often begins when its cherished traditions are cast aside. The tradition of respecting life is the cornerstone, a vital thread in the fabric of our existence. These traditions act as a lighthouse, illuminating the way and steering society towards unity and peace. To

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Navigating Desires: The Balance of Reason and Morality

Desire plays a crucial role in shaping one’s personality, acting more like the oil that keeps an engine running smoothly rather than the driver who steers the course. While desire can provide the necessary drive, succumbing to it without thought leads to ruin. Positive desires nurture our character, whereas negative ones harm it. It is

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The Dual Faces of Conflict and Tranquility

War is invariably associated with acts of heroism, yet it seldom produces beneficial outcomes. In contrast, peace might seem to accomplish nothing, but the most significant achievements are always realized through peaceful means. Imagine war as a blazing wildfire, captivating in its ferocity and demanding admiration for the bravery it necessitates. Heroes emerge from the

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