Life and its Lessons (1)
Life and its Lessons (1)
- Plan-Act-Repeat: Having the right balance of planning and action is important. Personally, I am a planner; most times I plan things to the dot but limited in doing. I know some of my friends who plan a little and jump right to action and the consequences show their lack of planning. My learning is to have more action along with the right planning so that we can fly higher.
- Verb’s: Words like Love - Respect - Care - are verb’s; They are to be acted upon for it to come to life. When we use these words in the same breath the actions should be seen. Look at your relationships with family, friends, spouses, colleagues and as citizens - Put into action the words we use.
- Know thy self: People will judge you; for your actions, looks, decisions, mistakes, plans, etc and say consciously and/or unconsciously, words that bring a smile or hurt. One question to ask objectively is “Is this true”. - what can I do to improve/change and if not true don’t let it consume you. People’s words are like a test - sometimes for me to see my gaps and sometimes for me to be even more proud of myself.
- Forgive: Learn to forgive and let go. This is a key principle in my life. Learn from the past but don’t dwell in it. Its not easy but needs to be done. I once noted from Oprah a statement on letting go “……forgiveness is giving up the hope that the past could be any different……..” Know that Forgiveness is first for yourself.
- Inspirations: “Waxba kuma xanibi karan” - don’t be the rope and tie yourself down. Don’t be your own obstacle. Words I noted from a friend of mine Thank you Hibo for reminding this to all of us.
- Relationships: Allah has given us all kinds of relationships- friends, colleagues, spouses, siblings, etc. Ones you can talk to for hours and don’t get tired, others where you meet once every few months and chat through and others that take advantage. They all are needed and are blessings in their own ways - we can learn from each one. My lesson is give the right energy level to each. Don’t have the same expectations from all - its not fair to you or to them.
- Change your lens: I wish, I would, I have, I did, I could, but, I hope, What if, and……. our minds ask and repeatedly asks. My lesson is to reflect on the experience for a better “I” tomorrow. Don’t just see the negatives of a situation (which is probably very minimal) which reminds me of a quote I read” People have 99 problems and 86 of them are completely made up scenarios in their head that they stressing about for absolutely no logical reason” - Make time for yourself - Be more thankful for all that you have. Change your lens and you will see a different world around you
Until next time Insha'Allah, Cya
Zuhur Yasin :)