Dear Zafira,
It’s easy to talk about other people. To laugh at their choices, their struggles, and the way they live their lives. We all do it, even if we don’t admit it. Maybe it’s in a passing comment with friends, or quick judgment when we see someone we think is ‘doing it wrong’. It feels harmless, even satisfying, to put someone else down. But, what happens, when the tables turn?
The thing is, life is unpredictable. People change. The quiet, awkward person you made fun of might succeed in ways you never saw coming. The ‘failure’ you judged might find their breakthrough when you least expect it. And when that happens, you’re left with the uncomfortable truth: we don’t know anyone’s full story. And we don’t know what’s around the corner for us either.
Dear Zafira,
Stay genuine. Don’t waste your energy making others feel small to boost yourself. Life has a way of humbling you, and when it does, you’ll wish you spent less time judging and more time focusing on your path. The table always turns – sometimes faster than you think.
So, instead of tearing others down, stay kind. Stay humble. You never know when you’ll need a hand or a second chance yourself. And when the dust settles, you’ll realise that being true to yourself is always more important than being right.
The table will turn. And when it does, you’ll be glad you stayed real.
