Mar 05
26
REPUTATION
Whooping cranes don’t really whoop it up all night.
Yaks are not really all that talkative.
And bald eagles have feathers all over their heads.
People are also tagged with nicknames, reputations and images that might not fit who they really are. Maybe this has happened to you.
Don’t judge a book by its cover or by its name. Everybody has good inside. Make sure you remain open to that.
Mar 05
24
OPTIMISM
Question: Name three things that are blue.
Answer:
1. the sky
2. the ocean
3. a pessimist
Pessimists see the sad, lonely, hopeless side of life. They can’t help but feel blue.
Expect good things. The sky is blue. The ocean is blue. You don’t have to be.
Mar 05
11
Enthusiasm
Do you remember a time when you really felt enthusiastic towards something?
During those times, you would have probably had an extra sense of certainty, dedication, commitment, creativity, perseverance and, most importantly, an abundance of energy.
You would have felt inspired and felt as if there was an external force supporting you.
When we are enthusiastic, we automatically tap into resources within us that we do not usually use.
The first step to success is to feel enthusiastic. Once you have that, you will find an ability, within yourself, to deal with every challenge that you face.
EXERCISE
How enthusiastic are you? Are you enthusiastic about what you do? If you have answered yes to both of these questions, then you will surely succeed.
Courtesy: Lifejewel.com
Ashura – the eid of sorrows and lamentations, is the anniversary of the Martyrdom of Karbala, where the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) grand-son, Hussein (AS), was martyred along with 71 others.
The martyrs of Karbala were without water for 3 days when they were martyred.
Despite this, and the turmoil as their fellow Muslims and family members were martyred, they remained calm and at peace.
Indeed, they were at peace whilst their captives, who were not hungry, nor thirsty, nor losing those who they loved, looked troubled and ill at ease.
Throughout history, if we look at the way in which the Great Martyrs have died, whether it is Hussein (AS), Jesus or Joan of Arc, they have been at peace, despite the great tragedy that was happening to them.
Hussein (AS) spent his last hours praying for the Muslims that would follow him. Jesus prayed for forgiveness for those who had wronged him, whilst consoling those who knew that they were losing their leader. Similarly, Joan of Arc simply held a crucifix in her hand as she was burnt at stake.
The greatest question we must ask ourselves is how can such people be at peace during such difficult times? How can they undergo pain and suffering that we cannot even comprehend, yet remain strong and courageous?
More importantly, why can’t we be peaceful and strong, even when our problems and suffering is nothing compared to what they have endured?
-
Links
Amazon Links (3)
- Blogs (15)
- Dawoodi Bohras (12)
- Youtube (6)
Disclaimer
Not all posts on this blog are my own words. Nor are all articles written by me. The blog is intended serve as my journal and dairy of interesting reading I have enjoyed and want to share. Some write-ups do not have the name of its author, the reason behind it is that I do not know the original source nor the author. If someone knows it they can add it to the comment box.
