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My Younger Self Series – Maryama

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You’re going to fall down, sometimes it will hurt, but get back up.

My name is Maryama. I am a girl who grew up in a comfortable life compared to the children of my own age. Our family consisted of a mother, father and five children. I am the eldest in our family.

If I look back on the sweet life of my childhood, it was a life with a special meaning. As Maryama, I grew up the way girls of my own age were raised with the loving care of both my parents.

If I reflect on my educational background, in Somalia we have a tradition of sending children to Quranic school when they are old enough to understand and speak. When I finished the Quran school, I was sent to the primary school. I still remember that special day, starting school in the third grade.

My academic journey has brought me countless memories. I have met friends who have always been my friends and we have learned together. Also, in my life journey, I have make friends who have shared life with me. We have made friends at every stage. In the environment where I grew up, I had girls who I can never forget their games, stories, laughter and wise advice.

Similarly, in the Quranic school stage, I made friends with various girls and boys who have shaped my academic life in different ways. I was fortunate to have met students who will never leave my heart and have become true friends.

A special memory from when I was little being the time when my little sister – Maida, joined the family. A sad memory was when me and some of my classmates were attacked on the street by thieves who wanted to steal our mobile phones.

My childhood memories were too many to mention, most being more than just personal stories.

Love,

Your Future Self.

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25 Things About Life I Wish I Had Known 10 Years Ago

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Make It Count – Time Is Too Short
  1. Struggle Is Good.
    Never say “I can’t take it anymore.” Say “ Bring it on!”
  2. Don’t Complain.
    Complaining is the biggest waste of time there is. Either do something about it, and if you can’t, shut up about it.
  3. Spend Time with People You Love.
    That’s your family and best friends. If you don’t have a family, create one. Most people in life are only visitors. Family is for life.
  4. Don’t Start A Relationship If You’re Not In Love.
    I’ve done this more than once. You kind of like someone and think: “We might as well give it a shot.” Not a good idea. You’re either in love, or you are not. Don’t fool yourself. It’s not fair to you and the other person.
  5. Exercise Daily.
    I didn’t get this until recently. A healthy body is where you have to start everything in life. If you can’t build a healthy and strong body, what CAN you build in life?
  6. Keep a Journal.
    No, keeping a journal is not for children. It helps you to become a better thinker and writer. “I don’t want to be a writer” you might think. Well, how many emails and texts do you send a day? Everybody is a writer.
  7. Be Grateful
    Say ‘thank you’ to everyone and everything. “Thank you for this beautiful day.” “Thank you for your email.” “Thank you for being there.”
  8. Don’t Care About What People Think.
    We all die in the end; do you really think it matters what people think of you?
  9. Take More Risks.
    Don’t be such a wimp.
  10. Pick an Industry, Not A Job.
    Focus on a field you’re passionate about rather than a specific role. This approach offers flexibility, long-term growth and diverse opportunities withing the industry as your skills and interests evolve. For example, choosing the tech industry let’s you explore roles like digital marketing, project management, or software development, ensuring a broader career path.
  11. Lead The Way.
    When you find yourself in a situation where everyone looks at each other, it’s time for you to lead. You’re a leader when you decide to become one. There’s no initiation or a title. Just a decision.
  12. Money Isn’t Important.
    It really isn’t. But you have to train yourself not to care about money. Don’t become too dependent on the stuff you own – otherwise, the stuff will own you.
  13. Be Nice.
    I don’t mean you should be a pushover. You can be someone that doesn’t take **** and be nice about it. Just don’t insult people, think you’re better than them, or act like an idiot.
  14. Learn Every Day.
    You’ve got to train your brain to stay alert. You don’t have to read a book a day to learn every day. Learn from your mistakes. Learn from the people around you – be open to what they can teach you.
  15. Rest Before You Are Tired.
    Even if you love your job, and every day seems like a holiday, you need to take time to rest. You’re a human and not an android, never forget that.
  16. Don’t Judge.
    Just because people make different choices than you, they are not stupid. Also, you don’t know everything about people, so don’t judge them – help them.
  17. Think About Others.
    Just be mindful, that’s all. We all have families, bills to pay, and our own issues. Don’t always make everything about yourself.
  18. Give Without Expecting Something In Return.
    Don’t keep score. You will become a bitter person if you do that. Give solely for the joy of giving. If you get something in return, great, if you don’t, great.
  19. There’s No End Game.
    We, as species, just are. Don’t try to figure it all out. Enjoy your journey.
  20. Enjoy The Small Things.
    Find joy and contentment in the simple, everyday aspects of life rather than waiting for big, extraordinary events to bring happiness. It’s a reminder to appreciate the beauty and blessing in ordinary moments, like a kind smile, a warm cup of tea, a walk in nature, or a heartfelt conversation.
  21. Don’t Take Yourself So Seriously.
    Yeah, yeah, you’re an individual, and people have to take you seriously, I get it. But at the end of the day, we’re all a bunch of ants trying to chase the same things. Lighten up.
  22. Don’t Blame People.
    What’s the point? Do you want to punish them? You don’t do that to people. Also don’t blame yourself – you’re only human.
  23. Create Something.
    Not to leave a legacy, you won’t be here to see it anyway, but to be of use. Make music, write a book, build a table, anything. You’ll feel good about yourself, plus you give something back to people to use or enjoy.
  24. Never Look Back Too Long.
    Reflecting on the past is only good for one thing: Learning.
  25. Take Action.
    Don’t just sit there, do something. Without action, there is no outcome. Develop yourself, learn a new skill or trade and add value to your life. Above all, always remain foolish in the sense that you have to yearn to seek more Knowledge/Wisdom from anyone and everything – then apply the same in your life.
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May you live every day of your life.
 

Love is strong yet delicate
It can be broken
To truly love is to understand this
To be in love is to respect this

It’s hard to tell your mind to stop loving someone when your heart still does.
The best and most beautiful things in the world can’t be seen, nor touched, but are felt in the heart.
Love is like sunshine. It brings a golden glow to its beholder’s face. And a warm feeling all over their body. It awakens souls and opens eyes. And when its over, it leaves billions of small memories called stars. To remind the world, that it still exists.
When you love someone, it’s something.
When someone loves you, it’s another thing.
When you love the person who loves you back, it’s everything.
The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and to be loved in return.
Love is like the wind, you can see it but you can’t feel it.
A love that is denied only goes stronger.
Love people, use things. Don’t use people, don’t love things.
Don’t fall in love with someone you can live with, fall in love with the one you can’t live without.
Love isn’t finding the perfect person, it is finding the imperfect person and seeing how they are perfect.
If you love someone put their name in a circle not a heart because hearts can break but circles go on forever.