There is something different about the night. During the day, life is noisy. People are talking. Notifications keep coming. Classes, work, friends, family, social media… There’s always something competing for your attention. But at night? Everything becomes quiet. And that’s when your mind starts speaking. The same mind you ignored all day suddenly asks questions you’ve been avoiding. “Am I doing enough?” “Will I succeed?” “What happens if my plans fail?” “Am I making my parents proud?” It’s strange. The whole day can pass without a single deep thought. Then one silent night can make you question your entire life. Sometimes you lie in bed staring at the ceiling. No music. No distractions. Just your heartbeat. Your breathing. And thoughts you can’t seem to switch off. Then it hits you. While you’re worrying about tomorrow’s assignment, test, relationship, or future… Somewhere in the house, your parents may be awake too. Not because they can’t sleep. But because they’re thinking about you. Thinking about school fees. Thinking about bills. Thinking about how to give you opportunities they never had. Thinking about problems they never tell you about. As children, we often see our parents as strong people who always have answers. As we grow older, we slowly realize something. They are human too. They worry. They get scared. They have sleepless nights. They just hide it better. Maybe that’s why the night feels so powerful. It removes the noise. It removes the distractions. And for a few moments, you’re left alone with reality. Your dreams. Your fears. Your regrets. Your gratitude. So before you sleep tonight, think about this: One day, the things keeping you awake now may become stories you tell in the future. One day, you’ll miss some of the moments you’re rushing through today. And one day, you’ll understand sacrifices that currently go unnoticed. 🌙👇 What’s the last thing you usually think about before you fall asleep?
