Building Life

implemented in the future, simply knowing the present isn’t enough. In such cases, it is crucial to understand what lies ahead and look beyond today to anticipate events that may happen tomorrow. A plan is made now, but its results always appear later. Planning essentially involves preparing for the future. To create a successful plan, it is important to rely on careful thought rather than fleeting excitement and to take a realistic approach instead of an emotional one. More focus should be given to predicting future conditions rather than just dealing with current problems. A LIFE OF WELL-BEING Within a religious scholar’s (Alim) circle, there was someone very close to him. The scholar valued and trusted this person more than anyone else. He helped this person start a business, and he succeeded, becoming wealthy. One day, this person was with the scholar. The scholar strictly forbade him from doing something. The person became upset, responded harshly, and left the scholar’s presence. A few days later, when his anger had cooled, he returned to apologize. The scholar replied, “There is no need for you to apologize. I have already resolved this matter in such a way that I used to see you by my standards, but now I will see you by your standards. “