Dreams and Change: How Our Dreams Evolve with Time

We grow, and our dreams grow or shrink with us. As we age, we lose a part of our dreams, a part of our ambitions, and a part of the expectations we once held.
We grow, and our dreams grow or shrink with us. As we age, we lose a part of our dreams, a part of our ambitions, and a part of the expectations we once held.
Change is a word that often sparks a mix of emotions. For many, it can feel daunting, while for others, it represents an exciting opportunity. However, what if I told you that change doesn’t always have to be big and intimidating? In fact, the most profound transformations often come from small habit changes. Even an incremental change in your daily routine can lead to surprising, sometimes life-changing results.
It was well past midnight when Mahmoud slipped into the bedroom, careful not to wake his wife, Aisha. The room was bathed in the soft glow of moonlight filtering through the thin curtains. His children, Saif and Leila, were asleep in the next room, their breathing rhythmic, peaceful. The house was silent, but in his mind, the day’s events roared like a storm
I’ve never been a believer in the supernatural, but a few years ago, something happened that shook my convictions. It was around 2 AM when I awoke to a strange noise in our new villa in Abu Dhabi.
We can no longer predict the future because we can’t even imagine it like we used to!
In the past, sci-fi movies like Star Trek and Star Wars dazzled us with their futuristic ideas. But today, we've surpassed those technical visions. The screens they imagined are now relics of the past, and drones have replaced pilots in battle.
The flagpole stood tall in the middle of the square, proudly bearing the nation's flag. It felt immense pride, for it carried the symbol of an entire nation's history and spirit. Around it, children played with innocent laughter, tourists took pictures, and even dogs marked its base. The flagpole didn’t mind; it was part of the square’s daily life.
I used to believe that if I prayed hard enough, God would make my dreams come true—like waking up to a red bicycle that had fallen from the sky or becoming a superhero overnight. But none of those childhood wishes came true, and I grew frustrated, thinking God had turned a deaf ear.