Dream Big!
It took me a long time to participate in this contest by @xpilar to promote Steem Silver Coin from 2018 because, to be honest, I didn't understand the theme of the contest. When I saw some entries, I wondered if I needed to provide an estimate of the property to be built or a business to be run. I might still be unsure about what exactly I need to mention under this theme.
However, if I talk about my dreams and aspirations and the main theme of what I would do if I had USD 25K, I first need to convert that amount. My husband, who is sitting nearby, told me it's 70 lakh. I'm not sure if you're familiar with the lakh system, but it's the amount with which you can buy a 10 marla (2,272 square foot) plot in a decent area. I'm giving you this estimate because everyone else is doing something similar. Of course, they have dreams tied to this number, and I'm also explaining what this amount means here.
Theme: The contest theme is "Dreams and Aspirations. What would you have done if you had USD 25K?" We invite you to share your dreams, goals, and aspirations through your creative works and please share with us if you have had a journey with us in the worldofxpilar(wox) community. Whether it's a piece of writing, photography, digital art, or any other form of creative expression, we want to see your vision for the future.
Ah! Now I understand it more precisely. I should not have read any other entries before writing myself.
we want to see your vision for the future.
Am I visionary? Nah!
My future? Nah, it's now our future:
And without a hesitation, I would say, I would invest this money for the future of my children. There is no other way around it.
Am I very poor? Nah
Am I economically unstable? Nah
Don't I have a place to live? Nah
Do I have to portray that I am in need of urgent funds to fix a situation at my place. NO, PLEASE NO
BUT
Do I have dreams? Yeah!
Do I dream big? Bloody yes
Don't I want best of the best for my children? Is that even a question???
So, I won't give you an estimate or explain how I would spend that money because, honestly, I don't know myself. But I do know that it's not always a life-or-death situation to have big goals or dreams. Yes, I want my children to study abroad, to have the best chances in life, and to be more prosperous than we are today. I definitely want to see them economically more sound and stable than us.
It's part of our belief to have tawakkul (faith) in the Almighty. We do our best and leave the rest to Him. But that doesn't mean the ever-rising inflation, joblessness, and political instability don't give me panic attacks in the middle of the night. The anxiety surfaces when my husband and I have long talks at night, discussing the future and education of our children.
We cut our monthly expenses to afford another life insurance policy so that when hefty university fees come around, we won't have to worry as much, at least for the first few semesters of one child. When I have to say no to something my children ask for and tell them they can go without it, it hurts. You don't have to be very poor to say no to your kids. I'm not advocating for saying yes to everything, but my point is that you have to live according to the standard of those around you, especially when your children have a direct comparison with the children of your own siblings.
Despite these challenges, we are very happy that we have instilled an attitude of living in peace with our circumstances in our children. It's not that we are incapable of giving them a good lifestyle; we make every effort to take them on excursions, even if it's just once every two years. We provide them with the best possible education and a balanced diet. Our kids don't go to private school (here, the standard rises with how unaffordable the private school is), but we have given them a decent education so far.
So, if I ever get this $25,000, I will invest it for the future of my children in a blink!
As for the creative part of the contest, I can make some DIYs, cook some dishes if you call that creativity, and I can draw or paint to some extent. However, none of these qualify as dream aspirations or creativity worthy of this amount of money.
If you think I've expressed myself in a somewhat creative way, well, that's the only talent I might brag about. But I don't have a specific plan for this talent, and it isn't something I would turn into a business—just a hobby on Steemit. So yeah, that's where I stand.
I'm really sorry, @xpilar, if this wasn't what you had in mind when you suggested this contest. However, you know I would participate no matter what. This is the least I could do to express how humbled I am by how welcomed you have always made me feel in WOX community. This community is my home and always will be as long as I write on Steemit.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, the children are the most important thing we have and I would like to believe that all parents think of the best for their children. And when it is possible to invest for the children's future.
It is nice to hear that the WOX community is your home and that you always want to write here. Appreciate your post.
You are in the competition
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Thank you so much
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a mother's thoughts about investing in her children. What could be more natural.
But how many mistakes have been made along the way. How many financially secure children have no meaning in their lives. Education and health, yes, this is the base. A person should be able to achieve the rest on their own. But you understand that. I'm just thinking))
I wish you success in this contest!
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мысли матери об инвестиции в своих детей. Что может быть более естественно.
Но сколько ошибок совершено на этом пути. Сколько материально обеспеченных детей не имеют смысла в своей жизни. Образование и здоровье это да, это база. Остального человек должен уметь добиться самостоятельно. Но ты это понимаешь. Я просто рассуждаю ))
Желаю тебе успеха в этом конкурсе!
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We as parents try to do best what we could, whether it's education, food, facilities and other such things. It doesn't guarantee anything but it does lay a foundation for their better future.
The rest lies in their hands and maybe in the hands of fate! But we as parents are bound by nature to think and do the best for them. It's a duty that we have to fulfil.
You are a good mother))
If there’s anything I’ve learned in this post is the fact that you have taught them “contentment”. This will make life so easy for them in the future and not to put so much pressure on themselves when they see their friends living flamboyantly, instead they will strive to be hardworking like their parents and appreciate what God gives to them.
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Thank you so much for stopping by.
At least we have tried, and they turned out to be really good kids, mashaAllah. They never ask for too much, and they definitely know their boundaries. I hope and pray that they are content with their present and will always be so in their future.
That doesn't mean we don't spoil them from time to time.
Dear Sister ! First and foremost, I offer my prayers for your success in contest.
Being a father, I too envision a brighter future for my children and strive tirelessly to achieve this goal. And, undoubtedly, every parent prioritizes their child's well-being above all else.
We parents never want our children to face the same challenges we've overcome.
Your words are truly remarkable. Those parents who invest in their children's future can enjoy a worry-free tomorrow, having fulfilled their responsibilities with excellence.
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Thank you so much for stopping by.
I can understand and as the head of family you feel responsible for everything. And I can sense that you own your responsibilities in a very ehsan (good) way. May Allah be with you. Thank you for your prayers. Means a lot.
nice to hear and read your dreams, your children's future, good luck, friend,
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Las madres somo soñadoras @soñador con alma y en la primeras oportunidades siempre pensamos en nuestros hijos. Asi que me encanta que pienses en ellos para garantizar el futuro. Felicidades.
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The way you invest the money for your children is very heart-touching. You want to invest money for your children for their bright future and also you want to buy 10 marla plot.