Assalammualaikum wr wb...So far so good right ? Been updating. Simply because I find joy in writing. It is just that I have never made it a point to sit down and pen down my thoughts. Like everything else in my life, I have never stopped procastinating. A very bad habit of mine. I know. Old habits die hard (one of my many favourite phrases). Anyway, today's entry is about overcoming adversity.
Nothing is predestined: The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings. - [Ralph Blum]
Honestly, I was attracted to the quote after reading it just once. Somehow, I felt that there is some truth to it. But I'm finding difficulty deciphering it to proper words to be typed out here.
However, I could relate to the quote. Not saying that I have vast experience, hardship or went through a lot of adversities. But enough to learn a lot from it.
We should treat the adversities that we experience as lessons learnt in class. Only than can they be our gateways that can lead to new beginnings. Because of these experiences, we learn to handle situations better, tactfully, with patience, avoid making the same mistakes in the future and many more. Isn't that true ?
Anyway, obstacles placed in front of us are to test us and also the people around us. So, obstacles are challenges that measure our strength, our faith, our patience, our thoughts, and many more qualities in us that we might not realise its strengths until these qualities are being put to the test.
Obstacles are also there to measure the limitations and the potentials of the individuals experiencing / going through the obstacles. And from such situations is where we realise that the limitations and the potentials of individuals can be stretched. Why do I say so ? It is because that is what I learnt from the recent events in my life.
I am glad to have found new strength, confidence, perseverance and love in myself for this journey in life. And I've even managed to stretch these qualities and many more qualities that I possess. Of which many of it I wasn't sure of its potential and thought that these qualities of mine are limited. I thought I wasn't brave enough, wasn't strong enough, wasn't patient enough, wasn't bold enough, wasn't good enough and many more. I was very pessemistic, very moody, always in a foul mood and keep everything to myself. Until I've had enough of everything.
How do I overcome adversity ? It is not easy neither is it tough. It is by believing in myself, love myself, trust the people around me who cares and take corrective action ! Get rid of all the negative vibes around me. Be positive and stay focus.
Easy for me to say is what you think. NO is the answer. I felt like giving up half way through. But picked myself up by constantly reminding myself that I have to start loving myself more. Listen to the positive energy around me. My family and my friends. There's one thing in life that we must constantly remember:
Life without adversities would be dull. So, face it and challenge it !So, are you going to challenge adversity like I do ? You bet you should !
Wassalammualaikum wr wb..
Making a Difference
Assalammualaikum wr wb..For 2009, I've decided to start every entry with quotes where possible. And hopefully will continue to update religiously. I know I've been saying that almost everytime when updating this space of mine but some how it does not materialise. But hopefully this time it will. Insya'allah (If Allah wills). I love writing but does not have the luxury of doing so. Anyways, this time is about making a difference.
"Each time anyone comes into contact with us, they must become different and better people because of having met us. We must radiate God's love. We must know that we have been created for greater things, not just to be a number in the world, not just to go for diplomas and degrees, this work and that work. We have been created in order to love and to be loved. Love does not measure. It just gives." - [Mother Teresa]
Wow ! Such powerful words. How many of us actually have such thoughts ?
Can I make a difference in other peoples' life ? I asked myself. Have I made any difference in other peoples' life ? I asked myself again. Answer to both questions: I have no idea.
All I know is that, there are a few people that makes a difference in my life.
The teachers that taught me in school. Be it circular or religious schools. My parents definitely make a lot of difference in my life. My friends. My Family.
But who else makes a difference in our lives besides these people. No one else ? Are we really sure about that ?
How about OURSELVES ? Aren't we the captain of our own ship; the captain of our own life as a matter of fact. If we can't make a difference in our own life, how are we going to make a difference in other peoples' life ? Hmmmm... Something to ponder upon.
But how do we make a difference in our own life ? LOVE ourselves of course. That's not being selfish. Like a friend of mine always says,
"Why think of the person, when the person doesn't think of you. Why cry for the person, when the person doesn't cry for you." This is by Nash. Why such thought ? You may ask.
If we stay negative, people will persive us as one. (This I got to heed my own advice. Still learning to be optimistic / positive about myself). Don't you think so ? So, let's all love ourselves. Make a difference in our own lives. Take control of our own lives before making a difference in other peoples' lives.
From now on, will try to make a difference in
MY LIFE and in the lives of others ! !
Wassalammualaikum wr wb...
"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."
Assalammualaikum wr wb..Has anyone heard of the quote below ?
"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."It is true isn't it ? The start of something new is always the end of something.
But is it also true that somethings can never end ? I don't think so.
Because I'm the prove of it all. After 5 good years, thank you for all the great and bad times together. Moments that will always be embedded in my memories. Sweet ones as well as the not so sweet ones. It's been quite a bumppy ride lately.
And thankfully, I'm growing stronger emotionally day by day. With the support of great family and friends.
You've always been my pillar of strength and vice versa. With this new beginning, hopefully we can both learn to stand on our own individually.
I HAVE. And hope that you have too. Be strong and I'm sorry I can no longer be there for you. We have to go our separate ways. That is the best for us all. Believe me. It is the best move we've made in this last one year.
With this new year, lets put everything behind us and move forward never turning back.
Hoping 2009 will be a better, greater and happier year for us all ! !
Once again, thank you for being the person that you are, for sharing some moments in my life and for passing through my life.
Wassalammualaikum wr wb...
2009
Assalammualaikum wr wb..New Year's Day is when many of us will make resolutions to lose weight or quit smoking. But instead of making promises that are often quickly forgotten, the New Year is a good time to take personal inventory of our lives.
Now that 2008 is over, I'm looking forward to this brand new year.
Moving forward, I will use 2009 to portrait a brand new ME.
Last night's countdown shows that I'm truly blessed and loved by many.
I am glad that I managed to remove all the negative energy / vibes around me in 2008.
Thank you Fabien, for keeping me sane in those few months and encouraging me to move forward. You helped me make the move to a newer better environment. Thank you, Bro.
Thank you Sue and Yazid, for listening to my constant whining, complaints, rantings and constantly never failing to encourage and cheer me up. You guys always manage to put a smile back to my face. Thank you for being there for me.
Thank you Nash for amusing me always with you antics. You indeed live up to being an irritant since Poly days never failing to make me laugh or irritated at your antics. A constant joker, a good friend and a confidante.
Thank you Nathan, Willie, Helen, Mdm Chua, Victor, Edmund, Patrick, Adeline, etc (all of Toa Payoh East RC Zone 7 members) for welcoming me as part of your extended family for the past 4 years or so. Though I'm the youngest, you people have never made me feel left out. I'm so happy to be part of the family. Thank you for your constant advises, encouragements and laughters. Always looking forward to meeting you people. Will try my best to always be there for our events ;oP
Thank you my siblings for constantly being there for me and distracting me. You "rascals" always cheer me up. Thank you too for understanding my mood swings. You "rascals" always make me look forward to coming home early from work and spending time with you guys on weekends. We'll start our sisters' day out every week this 2009. My promise to my lovable siblings. Will force myself to spend more time with you girls.
Thank you Abah and Mum for instilling such strong qualities in me that I manage to be who I am today. Thank you also for your constant encouragements, advises and never-ending love to us all. I couldn't ask for better parents than you both. No thank you or words and ever describe my love and appreciation to you both, MY PARENTS. Thank you, Allah SWT for this greatest gift of yours to me.
Let’s embrace 2009 together !
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL..
Wassalammualaikum wr wb...
