Daily writing prompt

What is something you wish you could tell your 20-year-old self?

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• What means seeking information about an object through a questionnaire.
• It defines the identity of the object either before or after the current text of the words.
• Something is a fraction of the selection of an object rather than the entirety.
• You are the author of information that includes opinions and personal insights regarding the answer.
• To wish means to desire that certain things happen or events occur for the person affecting their destiny or others.
• Could defines the possibility of an action occurring to them or others, involving specific factors that shape that person’s perspective.
• To tell is to provide information to a specific person or group, using necessary communication means.
• Your is similar to the word “you” as it has been previously written.
• Twenty refers to the count number that starts from one, includes the numbers up to nineteen, and precedes twenty-one.
• A year defines a period of twelve months that is calculated into a year once those months are completed.
• Old refers to the current status of age, indicating how long it has been since creation.
• Self means the individual who is the writer, as well as the terms “your” and “yours” which can be identified and directed toward them.

Something I wish I could tell my twenty-year-old self is to learn patience. I can still recall many years ago when I was often in a rush, particularly with certain things, which caused me to miss their true significance, rendering my efforts pointless. This reflection has led me to ponder my past, which has been quite haunting since I can remember, particularly the accidents that occurred in my life. Nonetheless, I believe these events happened for a reason, serving as tests from Allah the Almighty, possibly in response to my previous mistakes. From what I’ve read, humans are inherently impatient, which gives them the choice to either remember their Creator or pursue paths that could lead to their destruction. I understand that everyone makes mistakes in life, but losing certain things over trivial matters and falling into other pitfalls has led to unimaginable consequences that still affect me today.

I recognize the significance of learning from mistakes, which is why I find myself here today, attempting to write again after previously doing so. I believe that all humans make errors, and it is essential to rectify these mistakes to avoid repeating them. I wish I had understood the concept of patience earlier, as it might have prevented me from engaging in unnecessary actions that provided no benefit for myself or others, instead of facing the ongoing struggles I experience today. However, I understand how crucial it is to be a student during that time and acknowledge the errors I made. Ideally, I would have avoided falling into mistakes that led me into others’ schemes and jobs that lacked credibility.

I was amazed at how much time had passed since I last embraced my role as a university student. This journey has granted me valuable experiences but also brought certain responsibilities. Today, I am committed to being responsible by reflecting on my past actions; otherwise, I might find myself in trouble due to my lack of information on various matters and possibly deceiving myself. What I need to practice today is patience—resisting the urge to take unnecessary steps and instead focusing on essential tasks such as my to-do list, assignments, and meaningful actions that would ultimately benefit me, rather than spending time on people I do not know.

In conclusion, being patient with myself at twenty involves engaging in necessary activities while avoiding tasks that may lead to unnecessary suffering due to their consequences. Instead, I should focus more on myself, my studies, and my friends, rather than distancing myself from the people who share similar interests and hobbies. Even today, I struggle to maintain those connections, but I trust that Allah knows best about the circumstances that have shaped my relationships. I hope that those who are twenty and similar to my younger self will avoid making the same mistakes I did. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments section.