'Faith is the cure that heals all troubles. Without faith, there is no hope and no love. Faith comes before hope, and before love.'
Everything we are, whatever we do, wherever we go, it is on faith. Faith gets us to where we plan to go. Faith motivates us to what we want to become, Faith defines a person.
Faith comes in many shapes. It is not faith in God per se. For some, they have faith in everything that is around them. For others, they have faith in themselves. Either way, it is faith that keeps us moving. But faith cannot stand alone. You have to believe.
Even the most impossible idea can be achieved by believing. You must have faith, and you must believe in it. And by believing doesn't mean that one just have to wait and pray for the miracle or the success to happen. One has to work for it, make effort for it, earn it. Success doesn't just come rolling over or land happily on your lap. Life is not that cushy. Sure, there are challengers and hardships to endure, and at most times you will question the faith you have, and all the doubts come running and swirling into your mind, trying to convince that what you believe is perhaps just a silly dream. There will be people who will go against you, who will try to rob and take that faith, that belief, that dream away from you, and you will feel at times that it's not worth the effort.
But we forget that where there's enemies, there are also friends, family and even strangers, who share your belief and is always there to support and encourage you. We seem to forget that despite all the dark clouds, there will always be a silver lining, no matter how thin, or how tiny it is. Because it is promised that all efforts will not go to waste. So what do we have to lose? Fear of the risks? Risks are always going to be there, always. Anywhere you go, risks follows like a shadow. It is your choice to treat it either as a friend, or foe.
And when success emerged itself, presenting itself to us, that satisfaction, that feeling we have as we embrace the welcome of success, that, is the best feeling in the world. And nobody can take it away from you. Because it is yours. Forever and always.
This is what I learn from reading Salmon Fishing in The Yemen by Paul Torday. Having faith alone is not enough, you must believe in it. Only when you have faith, you will see the beauty that surrounds you, the opportunities that open their doors to welcome you, and people that will love and cherish you in their lives.
A wonderful, beautiful and insipiring book, and I am glad that I chanced upon it during the Big Bad Wolf book sale. A must read.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
graduation goggles
Salamualaikum and Ahoy!
For those who doesn't know, Graduation Goggles is a term used to describe the nostalgic feeling one has about a time or someone in their life when it is about to end, even if the time was completely miserable. If you're a How I Met Your Mother fan, you'll know what I'm talking about.
I am currently having Graduation Goggles. It all started when I received an offer that I never anticipated. When I received that offer, I'm still working in a place where I am now. The first thing to note is that I have been waiting for quite a while for the offer to come, but since it has been months, I decided to move on and look for another job, since it has been a waste of time waiting, and I've run out of cash....plus another reason in which I will not mention about it here.
People say you'll know a place is suitable for you when you wake up not with a miserable feeling that a new day has come, like you don't feel like leaving, or looking for another place for a job. That is how my current office is. I love it here. Sure, it's not a posh place, where there's a reception area and fancy, executive signboards and floors of departments, but it's friendly. I can totally see myself working here for quite some years. Mind that I do not intend to practice for life, but working in this current place, I might change my mind. The people are helpful, friendly and there's not much office politics going around. Well, if you're working in a place where there's only 11 people, you might as well forget about the idea of playing politics, because it seems to be a waste of time and people don't really give a damn.
The main thing I love it here is that I am able to learn. The boss I'm working with, he's willing to teach and explain on things that I don't know. Even if I already know, he explains it more to make sure I remember and really understands the whole picture. Of course, he makes me go to many court cases, which is pretty tiring, considering the amount of work and energy you put on, but I don't mind doing it because I can learn from it. Yup, he's a good boss indeed. Of course he has his shortcomings, but why look into that, eh?
So when I received that offer, I know that it is one offer that I just cannot refuse. It's not everyday you receive the opportunity. Many applied, and only some are selected. It's like being offered to go to Hogwarts. Will you refuse to go to Hogwarts? Or getting the chance to be the Doctor's companion. I'm sure as hell won't miss that for the world! Okay, I'm exaggerating. The offer is not exactly so exciting, I'm just trying to make my point.
At the same time, I hate leaving this office. Hence the Graduation Goggles. Only in this situation, I do not hate the place. And throughout working here, I never have the intention to get out from here or to switch jobs. Compared to the previous one, everyday was like forced labour. I feel very guilty upon informing my boss of my decision. I cause burden and trouble to him and the whole office, since it is a short notice thing. I thought long and hard of this decision. It's a freaking dilemma! Of course people around me urge me to accept it, but at the same time, I'm not sure if this is what's best. I mean, I already found a place I love working at, why do I want to leave? What if the new place is worse than the other place I've been? Am I willing to take the risk? After thinking. considering and Istikharah for some nights, I decide that this is best. I did mention that I do not intend to practice for long, perhaps this opportunity will allow me to look into other scope of jobs that might one day be the ideal job for me. Insya Allah.
It is going to be difficult to leave this nice office. With its nice people and by far the nicest boss, but I have to make decisions for what's best for me. Well, I hope this will be the best for me. And believe me, if there's ever a chance in future to return and work in this office, there's no doubt that I will accept it.
Till next time.
For those who doesn't know, Graduation Goggles is a term used to describe the nostalgic feeling one has about a time or someone in their life when it is about to end, even if the time was completely miserable. If you're a How I Met Your Mother fan, you'll know what I'm talking about.
I am currently having Graduation Goggles. It all started when I received an offer that I never anticipated. When I received that offer, I'm still working in a place where I am now. The first thing to note is that I have been waiting for quite a while for the offer to come, but since it has been months, I decided to move on and look for another job, since it has been a waste of time waiting, and I've run out of cash....plus another reason in which I will not mention about it here.
People say you'll know a place is suitable for you when you wake up not with a miserable feeling that a new day has come, like you don't feel like leaving, or looking for another place for a job. That is how my current office is. I love it here. Sure, it's not a posh place, where there's a reception area and fancy, executive signboards and floors of departments, but it's friendly. I can totally see myself working here for quite some years. Mind that I do not intend to practice for life, but working in this current place, I might change my mind. The people are helpful, friendly and there's not much office politics going around. Well, if you're working in a place where there's only 11 people, you might as well forget about the idea of playing politics, because it seems to be a waste of time and people don't really give a damn.
The main thing I love it here is that I am able to learn. The boss I'm working with, he's willing to teach and explain on things that I don't know. Even if I already know, he explains it more to make sure I remember and really understands the whole picture. Of course, he makes me go to many court cases, which is pretty tiring, considering the amount of work and energy you put on, but I don't mind doing it because I can learn from it. Yup, he's a good boss indeed. Of course he has his shortcomings, but why look into that, eh?
So when I received that offer, I know that it is one offer that I just cannot refuse. It's not everyday you receive the opportunity. Many applied, and only some are selected. It's like being offered to go to Hogwarts. Will you refuse to go to Hogwarts? Or getting the chance to be the Doctor's companion. I'm sure as hell won't miss that for the world! Okay, I'm exaggerating. The offer is not exactly so exciting, I'm just trying to make my point.
At the same time, I hate leaving this office. Hence the Graduation Goggles. Only in this situation, I do not hate the place. And throughout working here, I never have the intention to get out from here or to switch jobs. Compared to the previous one, everyday was like forced labour. I feel very guilty upon informing my boss of my decision. I cause burden and trouble to him and the whole office, since it is a short notice thing. I thought long and hard of this decision. It's a freaking dilemma! Of course people around me urge me to accept it, but at the same time, I'm not sure if this is what's best. I mean, I already found a place I love working at, why do I want to leave? What if the new place is worse than the other place I've been? Am I willing to take the risk? After thinking. considering and Istikharah for some nights, I decide that this is best. I did mention that I do not intend to practice for long, perhaps this opportunity will allow me to look into other scope of jobs that might one day be the ideal job for me. Insya Allah.
It is going to be difficult to leave this nice office. With its nice people and by far the nicest boss, but I have to make decisions for what's best for me. Well, I hope this will be the best for me. And believe me, if there's ever a chance in future to return and work in this office, there's no doubt that I will accept it.
Till next time.
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