Getting Close To The End Of My Natural Life Span:---

[313Ghazi]

Its funny how we live our life surrounded by responsibilities, duties but ignore the small blessings that Allah has given us, 25% of our lives taken by careless childhood, 25% for education, 30-50% goes to work, remaining is for family and whatever is left to reconcile, reflect and prepare for that reality none of us can escape.
Hopefully you feel better, eat healthy, reconcile with your family and friends, if you have debt make sure to pay it off, and you can add me in your will if you have any (Ok that part is a joke) but good to see you back here @MastanKhan.

Honestly as I get older I just feel that I'm wasting my life. Working 40-60 hours a week, commuting, kids being at school all day, then doing homework - we are all always mentally tired. Why are we in this rat race? Would we all be that much worse off if we lived off the land, had enough to eat, shelter and clothes on our backs?

There was a happy balance between the two - somewhere it was lost. I absolutely hate forcing my children awake in the morning to go to school - i just wish i had the skillset to home school. It feels so unfair to get them up when they don't want to. Ironically on the weekend they're up even earlier. Go figure!

I live 5 mins from my parents house - yesterday i visited them after 5 days. How are we existing like this? On Saturday night i met a friend for tea after a month, we live 10 minutes apart. Our whole sense of community is slowly falling apart at the seams because we're all so tired from our 9-5 lifestyles.

 

[Starlord]

Honestly as I get older I just feel that I'm wasting my life. Working 40-60 hours a week, commuting, kids being at school all day, then doing homework - we are all always mentally tired. Why are we in this rat race? Would we all be that much worse off if we lived off the land, had enough to eat, shelter and clothes on our backs?

There was a happy balance between the two - somewhere it was lost. I absolutely hate forcing my children awake in the morning to go to school - i just wish i had the skillset to home school. It feels so unfair to get them up when they don't want to. Ironically on the weekend they're up even earlier. Go figure!

I live 5 mins from my parents house - yesterday i visited them after 5 days. How are we existing like this? On Saturday night i met a friend for tea after a month, we live 10 minutes apart. Our whole sense of community is slowly falling apart at the seams because we're all so tired from our 9-5 lifestyles.

That's the unfortunate world we live in, work 8-10 hours a day, 6-8 hours of sleep and you have no time or energy to spend time on yourself or with kids or family, let alone visiting parents or relatives, don't even get me started over the stress one can have watching news.

The saddest part of all of this is that most of us will reflect on such things when we get sick or something that bound us to the bed, or else we are always so busy in the life stuff that we don't even realize when we grow old and by the time we realize it the life is already reaching to a point when you can't do anything to stop the inevitable.

 

[Taimoor]

Hi & ASA people,

I am close to the end or maybe possibly right at the end of my natural life span.

I hope that some of the knowledge that I shared with you people, may have assisted you with understanding the 'critical issues' a little better.

ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَتَطْمَئِنُّ قُلُوبُهُم بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ ۗ أَلَا بِذِكْرِ ٱللَّهِ تَطْمَئِنُّ ٱلْقُلُوبُ ٢٨

those who believe and whose hearts find comfort in the remembrance of Allah. Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort.


Try this, whenever you have open skies during the night, put on headphone, play any Surah (I normally play Al-Rehman), look in the night sky, the deeper the night the better, and be clear in your mind that your lord is watching you, and then have one to one with almighty. It makes soul happy and content, and when you reach that state, you will feel peace within and without.

˹It is˺ Allah ˹Who˺ calls back the souls ˹of people˺ upon their death as well as ˹the souls˺ of the living during their sleep. Then He keeps those for whom He has ordained death, and releases the others until ˹their˺ appointed time. Surely in this are signs for people who reflect.

We die every night anyway. but for the both part, lord has given me the glimpse of it. I am no angel, have led a very un-islamic life but always had strong Iman, but what I experienced was very peaceful, comforting and assuring, and yes it is real.

So why bother, if your Iman is strong?

 

[El Sidd]

Allah apko sehat i kamil ata farmaye.

Ameen

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

Hi & ASA people,

I am close to the end or maybe possibly right at the end of my natural life span.

I hope that some of the knowledge that I shared with you people, may have assisted you with understanding the 'critical issues' a little better.

Wa-AlaIkum-us-Salaam brother.

May Allah Aza'Wa-Jall gift you with a long and a healthy life.

I was hit with Covid-19 back in 2020. I was almost breathing my last. It hit me so hard, I felt like I had aged by about 20-30 years.

Here I am in 2026, all grateful to Allah Aza'Wa-Jall for prolonging my life.

So many people died in 2020 because of Covid-19. People that I personally knew, they or their loved ones passed away.

Keep making Dua to Allah Aza'Wa-Jall for forgiveness and cherish every moment He has blessed you with.

 

[Fatman17]

 

[ARMalik]

Hi & ASA people,

I am close to the end or maybe possibly right at the end of my natural life span.

I hope that some of the knowledge that I shared with you people, may have assisted you with understanding the 'critical issues' a little better.

Hi Mastan, I hope you will recover well and very quickly. Don't be afraid of anything.

 

[Psyko70]

Hi & ASA people,

I am close to the end or maybe possibly right at the end of my natural life span.

I hope that some of the knowledge that I shared with you people, may have assisted you with understanding the 'critical issues' a little better.

Learned alot from you sir. Prayers for you

 

[m52k85]

Hi,

Retirement is like hitting a brick wall going at 90 mph. That is what I am going thru right now.

So---this info is more so for people in their 50's.

I had an AFIB attack about months ago at around 1:00 am ---got up and don't feel good---little burning sensation in the food canal.

First---I don't feel my pulse---it s non existant---when I find it---it has no rhythm---totally irregular beat which later at the hospital i found it to be around 170-180 a minute. Went to the emergency---it became normal after 6 hours---came back home.

Went to see a cardio---had 2 weeks of electronic monitor on the chest---did ultra sound for the heart and carotid artery---.

Heart is beating strong---carotid arteries clean---.

Did a stress test ---almost normal except for a couple of minor anamolies.

Dr. suggest and angiogram for the final test. The angiogram happened in december.

Found out---that I had a heart attack maybe--- 1, 2, 3 or maybe 5 years ago----. I did not know about---. 1 of blood vessel in the heart was 100 % blocked that the Dr. did not want to disturb it---because other blood vessels had developed and compensated for the shortage---so the Dr, did not use any stents or repair.

Now the mind games started to happen---.

Reminded me of when i was in the microbiology dept at Karachi univ---one of our senior healthy girl while testing her blood sample found out that she had "sickle cell". It is rumored that she passed away around 6 months later.

So---my mind had started playing some devious games.

It is funny that one day you say that I am not afraid to die and the next day you say that life is very importatnt---.

So---I am trying to conquer the mind game at this time.

Other that that---I am still my old self.

I am sure you will conquer the mind game, you were always the one to think outside the box, never constrained. Remember Allah abudantly in your heart, for "verily in the rememberence of Allah do hearts find rest".

 

[_NOBODY_]

Hi & ASA people,

I am close to the end or maybe possibly right at the end of my natural life span.

I hope that some of the knowledge that I shared with you people, may have assisted you with understanding the 'critical issues' a little better.

May Allah ease your pain, and may He grant you the strength and patience necessary to overcome the difficulties you're facing.

 

[MastanKhan]

Hi,

Thank you all.

Here is something interesting that came up.

1. My uric acid numbers are high.

and I could barely walk 100 yds at one time on a given day without my chest feeling heavy and sort of acid reflux feeling

2. i netioned the acid reflux to cardio---he put me on angina medication. I took them for a couple of days but had terrible side effects

3. I looked up desi cure of uric acid

After 3 days and 5 cups of the drink---I have walked over a mile each day with no chest congestion or acid reflux type of feeling---no discomfort at all

My watch ECG is normal---no missing beats etc.

4. so---if you have elders in the family with similar heart issues and they may have uric acid problem as well===try to cure their uric acid issue as well.

5. My desi potion is:

a. green cardamom 3 crushed
b. whole black pepper 3
c. whole cloves 3
d. crushed ginger 1/2 inch
e. cumin seeds 1 tspn
f. fennel seeds ( saunf ) 1 tspn
g. mint leaves handfull
h. 2 cups of water

Boil them for 20 minutes low heat covered

Mix with a teaspoon or 2 of honey for taste and drink it like tea

Pray it works.

 

[KPK-4Ever]

Hi,

Retirement is like hitting a brick wall going at 90 mph. That is what I am going thru right now.

So---this info is more so for people in their 50's.

I had an AFIB attack about months ago at around 1:00 am ---got up and don't feel good---little burning sensation in the food canal.

First---I don't feel my pulse---it s non existant---when I find it---it has no rhythm---totally irregular beat which later at the hospital i found it to be around 170-180 a minute. Went to the emergency---it became normal after 6 hours---came back home.

Went to see a cardio---had 2 weeks of electronic monitor on the chest---did ultra sound for the heart and carotid artery---.

Heart is beating strong---carotid arteries clean---.

Did a stress test ---almost normal except for a couple of minor anamolies.

Dr. suggest and angiogram for the final test. The angiogram happened in december.

Found out---that I had a heart attack maybe--- 1, 2, 3 or maybe 5 years ago----. I did not know about---. 1 of blood vessel in the heart was 100 % blocked that the Dr. did not want to disturb it---because other blood vessels had developed and compensated for the shortage---so the Dr, did not use any stents or repair.

Now the mind games started to happen---.

Reminded me of when i was in the microbiology dept at Karachi univ---one of our senior healthy girl while testing her blood sample found out that she had "sickle cell". It is rumored that she passed away around 6 months later.

So---my mind had started playing some devious games.

It is funny that one day you say that I am not afraid to die and the next day you say that life is very importatnt---.

So---I am trying to conquer the mind game at this time.

Other that that---I am still my old self.

I retired after a long career as a law enforcement officer. I was happy, I could finally relax.
A month in, I couldn’t sleep. At one point, I was up for four days straight. I was having chest pains, and I didn’t know what was wrong with me. I went to see a psychiatrist, and I was diagnosed with PTSD. My mind is sane and I don't have flashbacks, nothing like the movies. The doctor explained that I saw and dealt with things the human mind is not designed to see. I saw it constantly. While on the job, I had an outlet. I was surrounded by people with similar experiences, and now I was among people who couldn’t relate to my experiences. In other words, I am a different person from when I went to the police academy.
I chose to go back to the workforce to keep myself occupied. I still need to take Trazodone to sleep, and I am learning to be a new person.


My suggestion to anyone retiring is this: find a hobby or something to do. Retiring and not doing anything will age you more quickly.

 

[Khanviletey]

Hi & ASA people,

I am close to the end or maybe possibly right at the end of my natural life span.

I hope that some of the knowledge that I shared with you people, may have assisted you with understanding the 'critical issues' a little better.

Over the years, your words, insight, and unwavering pursuit of truth helped shape how I see the world. Knowing you across multiple forums for more than two decades has been an honor and a privilege. Your generosity in sharing knowledge and challenging us to think more deeply left a lasting imprint on my mind and my life.

Thank you for what you gave to all of us, and to me personally.

Fly high, brother. You will be deeply missed.

Respectfully
KV

 

[fitpOsitive]

Hi,

Retirement is like hitting a brick wall going at 90 mph. That is what I am going thru right now.

So---this info is more so for people in their 50's.

I had an AFIB attack about months ago at around 1:00 am ---got up and don't feel good---little burning sensation in the food canal.

First---I don't feel my pulse---it s non existant---when I find it---it has no rhythm---totally irregular beat which later at the hospital i found it to be around 170-180 a minute. Went to the emergency---it became normal after 6 hours---came back home.

Went to see a cardio---had 2 weeks of electronic monitor on the chest---did ultra sound for the heart and carotid artery---.

Heart is beating strong---carotid arteries clean---.

Did a stress test ---almost normal except for a couple of minor anamolies.

Dr. suggest and angiogram for the final test. The angiogram happened in december.

Found out---that I had a heart attack maybe--- 1, 2, 3 or maybe 5 years ago----. I did not know about---. 1 of blood vessel in the heart was 100 % blocked that the Dr. did not want to disturb it---because other blood vessels had developed and compensated for the shortage---so the Dr, did not use any stents or repair.

Now the mind games started to happen---.

Reminded me of when i was in the microbiology dept at Karachi univ---one of our senior healthy girl while testing her blood sample found out that she had "sickle cell". It is rumored that she passed away around 6 months later.

So---my mind had started playing some devious games.

It is funny that one day you say that I am not afraid to die and the next day you say that life is very importatnt---.

So---I am trying to conquer the mind game at this time.

Other that that---I am still my old self.

Assalamualaikum brother.
Not that easy and not that soon.
You might not know but I am a medical and natural remedies enthusiast.
For blocked arteries, what kind of blockage is that? Fat or calcification?

If it's fat, start taking Argun chal powder tea. It will slowly open the arteries and clear up fat buildup.

If it's calcification then start taking vitamin K2 ( mk7) with Magnisium Glycinate. This will break the calcification, broaden arteries and your heart will feel less pressured.

Magnisium glycinate will anyway help.

Please ask your medical health care professional the type of blockage you have.

 

[MastanKhan]

I retired after a long career as a law enforcement officer. I was happy, I could finally relax.
A month in, I couldn’t sleep. At one point, I was up for four days straight. I was having chest pains, and I didn’t know what was wrong with me. I went to see a psychiatrist, and I was diagnosed with PTSD. My mind is sane and I don't have flashbacks, nothing like the movies. The doctor explained that I saw and dealt with things the human mind is not designed to see. I saw it constantly. While on the job, I had an outlet. I was surrounded by people with similar experiences, and now I was among people who couldn’t relate to my experiences. In other words, I am a different person from when I went to the police academy.
I chose to go back to the workforce to keep myself occupied. I still need to take Trazodone to sleep, and I am learning to be a new person.


My suggestion to anyone retiring is this: find a hobby or something to do. Retiring and not doing anything will age you more quickly.

Hi,

I would highly reccommend an EKG with stress test to start.

I would have a regular EKGevery year for the last 3 years and it would show nothing.

What I know now---I would have taken a stress EKG test 4-5 years ago. I am 69 yrs old now.

I can tell you that the first few months were brutal---.