Let’s begin with a simple example.
Imagine you have Rs. 30,000 in your pocket, and you enter a large departmental store filled with products worth millions.
You know very well — no matter how much you look, you can only buy things within your Rs. 30,000 limit.
You look around, enjoy the view, take the “mazay”, but when it comes to making decisions, you choose only the essential items — because you know your money is limited.
Now, I’m adding one more condition:
You only have 1 hour to shop.
So now your two biggest limits are:
Time and Resources.
Any wise person will now:
- Focus.
- Prioritize.
- Act wisely.
But sadly, in our society, when we are faced with real-life decisions, our attitude often is:
“Dekhi jaye gi…”
And with this mindset, we keep watching… until life starts watching us.
We turn into Tamashbeen.
Silent spectators.
People who just stand and see.
People who think, someone else will fix it.
Today, in my training session with my team of teachers, I raised this point.
I asked:
“Are you preparing yourself for the coming challenges — not just for your students, but for your own children?”
Some agreed and mentioned general concerns.
But when I asked:
“Can you specify those challenges?”
There was a pause. Silence. Confusion.
This silence isn’t about lack of care.
It’s a sign that we’ve never been trained to think deeply.
We were taught to pass exams, not prepare for life.
We talk about change, but we’re not trained for change.
I say this with pain:
As a nation, many of us have become Tamashbeen.
But then — I saw hope.
As I spoke about Focus-Based Learning, their expressions changed.
They listened not just with ears, but with hearts.
They showed a strong desire to bring change — not only in their classrooms, but in society.
So I ask you again:
Are you shopping wisely in the store of life — with your time and resources?
Are you preparing for what matters, or are you just watching shelves of distractions?
Are you living life with intention, or just waiting and saying, “Dekhi jaye gi”?
- Let’s stop waiting.
- Let’s stop watching.
- Let’s think, prepare, and act.
- For our students.
- For our families.
- For ourselves.
- For the Ummah.
Be more than a Tamashbeen.
Be someone who listens, reflects, prioritizes… and moves with purpose.