THE LAW OF NATURE
Two men passed each other on the road, both riding bicycles. They nearly collided, causing both bikes to stop. This led to an argument that escalated into a fight. Both men got hurt, and instead of going home, they had to visit the doctor.
In this incident, the bicycle collision itself did not injure either of them, but it was the argument and quarrel that followed that caused both of them to get hurt. A wise person once expressed this idea in these words: “Another person does not harm a man as much as he harms himself through his own foolishness.”
Think about this: The summary of all the riots and disturbances in our society is simply this. It starts with a minor incident that, at first, doesn’t cause much damage. But then people get emotional, and the resulting conflict leads to serious harm and destruction.
Life is like a road. In the journey of life, thousands of people run their own races at the same time. Naturally, sometimes one person bumps into another. When this happens, the best action is to be patient and settle the issue immediately. If patience isn’t exercised early on, the situation can worsen, and even if the initial collision didn’t cause much damage, the resulting fight could lead both sides to ruin themselves.
Someone has said, “You cannot eliminate the people you dislike from the world, but you can make your life pleasant by coexisting with them.” This is a truth supported by all of history. If that’s the case, why push against an impossible obstacle? Why not carve your path in a possible field? Just as you have to live in this world, others do too. The world isn’t for just one person but for everyone. In such a situation, realism means accepting the existence of others just as you want your own existence to be respected. Give others the same rights you desire for yourself. If you adopt this mindset, you’ll see that the seemingly thorny world transforms into a garden full of flowers for you.
When you give others the right to live, you protect your own right to live. If you deny others their rights, society will face such problems that you will also lose your rights. The truth is that being kind to others is ultimately being kind to yourself, and harming others is harming yourself. In this world, giving leads to receiving, and taking leads to losing.
Someone has said that waiting can also be a solution to a problem. However, people often lack the patience to wait. This means you shouldn’t be distressed by current hardships. It’s entirely possible that you’ll gain even more in the future. To illustrate this, consider the following example.
A father had two sons. One worked hard in school, while the other did not put effort into his studies and remained uneducated. As a result, the educated son achieved success and progress, whereas the uneducated son failed to make any significant advancements. Consequently, the educated son gained respect and prominence within the household, while the uneducated son was deprived of respect and esteem in his own home.
This is the story of two biological brothers. Sometimes, even though two individuals may be brothers and children of the same father, differences can appear between them. These differences happen according to the laws of nature and do not necessarily cause any real harm. In the example mentioned, the brother who achieved great success had children who enjoyed playing and entertainment and did not work hard. However, the children of the less successful brother were motivated by a strong work ethic. The lack of progress their father experienced became a catalyst for them. They started to work diligently day and night. As a result, the situation changed in the next generation. The successful brother’s sons, having become negligent, did not accomplish much, while the hardworking sons of the other brother made significant progress, making up for their father’s setbacks. Within a single generation, the entire story changed.
One brother received his rewards in the present, while the other received them in the future. Ultimately, they both ended up equal. This is a law of nature in this world. This law applies to individuals as well as to nations. Throughout history, if one nation falls behind another, it should not become discouraged or frustrated. Because what has happened is temporary, not eternal. The cycles of history will continue, and soon the world will see that those who were ahead have fallen back, while those who were behind have moved to the front.
“History is shaped by nature, not by any human,” is a very meaningful statement by someone. Whenever a nation finds itself oppressed compared to another, it should understand that what has happened is governed by the laws of nature, not by someone’s tyranny. Therefore, one should focus their thoughts on understanding the laws of nature rather than wasting energy on hatred and revenge against any nation or group.
Do not blame other nations or external forces for your hardships; instead, understand the laws of nature and work to align them in your favour. You have fallen because you were caught in these natural laws, but by understanding and aligning with them, you can stand up again.
