14th November 2010, as of 7.15 am marks your entry into the last league of your 4 decades here on Earth. Seeing that you will be going into your half century, here is a good time to post this reminder to you ... for things still undone that need to be done, for things erred that need to be corrected, for dreams that are yet to be fulfilled. 48 years have passed, you are now stepping into your 49th ... how many more yet remaining? Is there time at all left for you?
It is said that a person born at 7.15 am, will get whatever she wishes for if she works hard for it. Crap ...! Everyone and anyone who works hard enough for something he/she really wants, is bound to reap sweet success at one point. But if it were true, are you working hard for the things that you wish for? For the good life here and especially the Hereafter?And when things don’t go your way, do you take the blame upon yourself, or do you start making excuses? 48 years have passed...dont you think it is time you stopped making excuses? No excuses, no justification, no blaming. You have a part in everything that happens around you. Things happen; good or bad, for a reason; not by chance. But it is up to you how you deal with the situations to turn them out for your benefit. It is up to you!
Do you remember when you were in Form One – your English teacher asked all of you to write an essay about your own self? What was it you wrote? You started your essay with “The Ugly Duckling” story in mind. You still remember your first line? It went something like this? “I was born an ugly duckling ...who grew up into ... an ugly duck”. And how you laughed by yourself on your bed in the hostel dormitory then because you just thought it was so hilarious. You were a realist back then, not delusional by fairy tales and fantasies. But that line never made it into your composition book, did it? You went back to the academics; writing what “should” be written; formal and square. You wrote it the way it was expected of you; a student who supposedly took her work seriously.. Well, too many years have since passed. Personally, you should have given that opening line; who knows it could have changed history – your history. At the very least, it would have probably told you and your English teacher that you have a wry sense of humour. (See! you still smirk as you type this).
4.8 decades have lapsed, and next year you enter your half century mark. Surely, those big numbers behind your age is licence in itself for you to be less inhibited and speak your mind now; not necessarily offensively, but with gumption. Its time you do it – speak your mind! There is no more need to be so guarded; you were a realist back then, be a realist now. REMINDER: Speak with love for humanity, speak for the sake of God – your message will come across. Do not be afraid...do not be hesitant anymore. You have lived long enough to have learnt some wisdom along the way. Go for your dream...and be just as focused...age does not matter! You know you have much love for humanity in you, let that be your beacon for success.
See the goodness in mankind. There are good people around you, and there are bad people too. Do not waste your time on the bad; leave them be. Do not hesitate to do good, and trust in God that good will come back your way. It is not important if nobody appreciates you, what is important is that you are blessed by God. Seek HIS Pardon and Mercy at every opportunity you can find. Yes, surely there are regrets throughout these past 48 years; but never ever lose hope and faith in HIM to overlook your faults and regrettable acts. Embrace and face them squarely. What is more important - Be thankful for these 48 years that have passed. Too many priceless experiences that have surely made you the person that you are today...love the person that is within you ...and pray for His Blessings always. Now is a good time as any to renew your vows to yourself, to pursue your dreams, to fulfill your goals. 48 years have been spent, and surely there will not be another 48 more waiting for you. Fastabiqul khairat ...
Be ordinary - exceptionally ordinary :)
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