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On some days I have spent more than seven hours looking at a screen. At first I thought the problem was the time. Then I noticed a pattern: boredom, tiredness, or even a small gap in the day sent my hand straight to the phone. Seeing that changed how I look at habits. Here is the story.

Gratitude
Poetry 30 Sep 2026

Gratitude

The poem shows the beauty of a simple life guided by faith in Allah. It teaches kindness, humility, gratitude, and trust in Allah.

We often think that to create a better life, we need to change everything all at once. But real change rarely happens that way. Sometimes, a single small decision—made consistently—can gradually transform who we are becoming.

"I need more time"—there were so many days I thought exactly that. But once I started paying attention to where my time was actually going, I realized the problem wasn't the time itself; it was my failure to protect it.

We all want to change, but the mere desire isn't enough. True change stems from our daily actions. Motivation is merely the starting point—discipline is what sustains it.

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