Deeper Love Facts ...
What is love? David Icke said: "Infinite Love is the Only Truth Everything Else is Illusion." However, scientists tried to explain love using our genes as the base of the medical study. Basically, they found that we are attracted to persons that are genetically immune to the diseases and weaknesses that we are weak to. However, Alchemy teaches us completely different approach. Alchemy or old sacred studies believe that our body (Personal Self) is build around four energies (or four egos) that make up our Personal Self (our body). Those four energies are: Physical Energy with its Needs, Sensational with its Desires, Emotional with its Feelings and Intellectual Energy with its Ideas. To reach Higher Self (our soul) these energies must be balanced. Since this is very hard to do, in our distorted world, we usually seek for someone (soul mate) that will help us achieve Higher Existence (same like our genes our soul mate's energies could fill half empty energies and empty our half spilling energies). Alchemy believes that we are not born with the soul, only with the seed of spirituality, and that our purpose in this dimension is to find our souls or to find our Higher Self. You wanted to make gold from the ordinary metal?
Thursday, September 30, 2010
~ Deeper Love Facts ~
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~ Coca Cola Facts ~
Coca Cola Facts .....
(http://www.interestingfacts.org/)
What the bleep do we know about this revolutionary beverage? Coca Cola has been invented by doctor/pharmacist John Pemerton in 1886. John believed that this drink was medicine and since it was made from coca leaves it can relieve you from pain and exhaustion. This all makes sense since coca leaves contain cocaine (from 0.1% to 0.9% depending on altitude where grown). Today Coca Cola is produced without cocaine. Interestingly, Coca Cola Company still imports around 100 tons of coca leaves each year from Peru firm called National Coca Co. In order to import coca leaves into United States you need special license from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
It takes 2 liters of water to produce one liter of Coca Cola. Lack of the clean water made Indian farmers protest in 2004 against the Coca Cola Company and their water consumption in third world countries. Interesting Coca Cola fact is that few years earlier Coca Cola launched program called "Just Say No to H2O" which involves spreading the idea to drink Coca Cola instead of water. Main idea of the program was to serve Coca Cola for free in restaurants where customers ordered plain drinking water.
It is the urban myth that Coca Cola was originally green. Coca Cola has always been the same brownish color. As much as we hate Coca Cola we can't resist drinking it. Why? The truth is that we are addicted to the soft drinks containing caffeine and large quantities of sugar.
What are the ingredients of Coca-Cola? From the Coca Cola label: carbonated water, cane sugar, caramel color, food acid (phosphoric acid 338), "flavor" and caffeine. However, there is also a secret ingredient in Coca Cola called 'Merchandise 7X' and description of this ingredient is kept in a security vault in Atlanta, Georgia. Only few very high positioned officials know what is hidden behind this secret ingredient. The questions arises what do we really drink?
What we know today is that Coca Cola is very acidic drink with a high quantity of sugar that masks the acid taste. The acid in Coca Cola is called phosphoric acid which is known to dissolve teeth, metal and it will eat away your liver. In reality Coca Cola won't kill you instantly. It will make your body prone to many other diseases like: osteoporosis (lack of calcium due high levels of phosphorous), cancer, mild depression, flu-like feelings, teeth problems, and fatigue.
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~ Listen ~
Listen .....
When I ask you to listen to me,
And you start giving me advice,
You have not done what I asked.
When I ask that you listen to me,
And you begin to tell me why I shouldn't feel that way,
You are trampling on my feelings.
When I ask you to listen to me,
And you feel you have to do something to solve my problems,
You have failed me, strange as that may seem.
Listen.
All that I ask is that you listen,
Not talk or do - just hear me.
When you do something for me
That I need to do for myself,
You contribute to my fear and feelings of inadequacy.
But when you accept as a simple fact
That I do feel what I feel, no matter how irrational,
Then I can quit trying to convince you
And go about the business
Of understanding what's behind my feelings.
So, please listen and just hear me
And, if you want to talk,
Wait a minute for your turn - and I'll listen to you.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
~ Love ~
Love must be translated in action, attitude and behavior,
otherwise it is just a word without meaning...
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~ From My Heart. ~
To my beautiful children/grandchildren...
This life is short ...
look around you, people come and people go ...
we are not meant to live here forever ...
we are a stranger and traveler in this world ...
I wont be long here ... as you know I always sick ... then, only death on my mind ...
I'm scared my child .... with mountains of sins and still weak with my iman ...
I sincerely hope and pray Allah will forgive all my sins and weaknesses ....
My dearest children/grandchildren ........
This life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.
Are you moving in a right direction ?
Are you keeping your life in balance ?
When troubles tumbling you down, check back, something must be wrong with your
balancing ...
Before I close my eyes, I wanted to share with you ...
I love you all so much and wanted you to live in happiness ...
but happiness only can be achieved if you really love Allah ...
and taste the sweetness of iman ...
....... did you really love Allah?...
more than anything else in this world ?...
Love for the sake of Allah, not for worldly gain...
but what is commanded by Allah...
" Your friend is only Allah, His messenger, and those who believe: those who perform prayer, give alms, and bow [in prayer]. (Surat al-Ma’ida, 55) "
Have you perform your five times salat diligently ?
Salat is pillar of Islam ....
like a house's pillars ...
without pillars, the house will collapse ...
Our world is changing so fast and there are many things I wish for you...
I hope you learn humility by being humiliated,
and that you learn honesty by being cheated.
I hope you grab and fight for something you believe in.
I hope you be strong and more courageous ...
when you take your grief and teach it to smile.
I hope you know how to distinguish between friends and enemies.
I hope you learn how to forgive and forget.
I hope you are not judging the books by its cover.
I hope you understand what is life ...
Life is what we are
life is what we do
what we feel - what we think.
Life is what makes us cry
what makes us laugh.
I hope you read and understand this poem .........
" Let it be.........
Real happiness does not come
from the fulfillment of every desire.
You can chase an endless chain of wishes and desires,
and still manage to be unhappy.
So how ......
and when does happiness come?
It comes, quite simply,
when you allow it.
Though your life may be filled
with challenges and difficulties,
still you can be genuinely happy.
Whether you are close
to reaching your goals,
or far away
or already beyond them,
real happiness is always close at hand.
The world and its culture may convince you
that you need this or that
in order to find happiness.
Yet in truth,
you need nothing other than to let it be.
Instead of waiting
or longing
or searching
for a reason to be happy,
create for yourself a way to be happy.
Something as simple as a smile
can get you started,
and that's something you can do right now.
Let go of the notion that you must grasp for
or struggle
to attain happiness,
and simply let it be.
That can instantly make all the difference in the world ..."
These are just some of the things that I wish for you -
tough times and disappointment, hard work and happiness,
To me, it's the only way to appreciate life.
Accept the life that's come our way,
Grow old with dignity, cause life must go on....
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~ Balance ~
- Life is like riding a bicycle.
To keep your balance
you must keep moving.
- "The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor."
- If you listen,
Not to the pages or preachers
But to the smallest flower
Growing from a crack
In your heart
You will hear a great song
Moving across a wide ocean
Whose water is the music
Connecting all the islands
Of the universe together
And touching all
You will feel it
Touching you
Around you...
Embracing you
With light.
- If you can't fly, then run.
If you can't run, then walk.
If you can't walk, then crawl.
But whatever you do, keep moving.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
~ Why do we read Noble Qur'an, even we can't understand Arabic? ~
Why do we read Noble Qur'an, even we can't understand Arabic?.......
An old Muslim lived on a farm with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Noble Qur'an.
His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could.
One day the grandson asked, "Grandpa, I try to read the Noble Qur'an just like you but I don't understand it, and what I do understand I forget as soon as I close the book. What good does reading the Noble Qur'an do?"
The Grandfather quietly turned from putting coal in the stove and replied, "Take this coal basket down to the river and bring me back a basket of water."
The boy did as he was told, but all the water leaked out before he got back to the house. The grandfather laughed and said, "You'll have to move a little faster next time," and sent him back to the river with the basket to try again.
This time the boy ran faster, but again the basket was empty before he returned home.
Out of breath, he told his grandfather that it was impossible to carry water in a basket, and he went to get a bucket instead.
The Grandfather said, "I don't want a bucket of water; I want a basket of water. You're just not trying hard enough," and he went out the door to watch the boy try again.
At this point, the boy knew it was impossible, but he wanted to show his grandfather that even if he ran as fast as he could, the water would leak out before he got back to the house.
The boy again dipped the basket into river and ran hard, but when he reached his grandfather the basket was again empty.
Out of breath, he said, "See Grandpa, it's useless!"
"So you think it is useless?" The Grandfather said, "Look at the basket."
The boy looked at the basket and for the first time realized that the basket was different. It had been transformed from a dirty old coal basket and was now clean, inside and out.
"Son, that's what happens when you read the Noble Qur'an. You might not understand or remember everything, but when you read the Noble Qur'an, you will be changed, inside and out. That is the work of Allah (SWT) in our lives."
The best way to learn is to share what you have learned and practice it in your life
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~ You will get everythings ~
You will get everythings .........
A wealthy man and his son loved to collect rare works of art. They had everything in their collection, from Picasso (Spanish artist who lived in France) to Raphael (Italian painter). They would often sit together and admire the great works of art.
When the Vietnam conflict broke out, the son went to war. He was very courageous and died in battle while rescuing another soldier. The father was notified and grieved deeply for his only son.
About a month later, just before Eid ul-Fitr, there was a knock at the door. A young man stood at the door with a large package in his hands.
He said, "Sir, you don't know me, but I am the soldier for whom your son gave his life. He saved many lives that day, and he was carrying me to safety when a bullet struck him in the heart and he died instantly. He often talked about you, and your love for art."
The young man held out this package. "I know this isn't much. I'm not really a great artist, but I think your son would have wanted you to have this."
The father opened the package. It was a portrait of his son, painted by the young man. He stared in awe at the way the soldier had captured the personality of his son in the painting. The father was so drawn to the eyes that his own eyes welled up with tears. He thanked the young man and offered to pay him for the picture. "Oh, no sir, I could never repay what your son did for me. It's a gift."
The father hung the portrait over his mantle. Every time visitors came to his home he took them to see the portrait of his son before he showed them any of the other great works he had collected.
The man died a few months later. There was to be a great auction of his paintings Many influential people gathered, excited over seeing the great paintings and having an opportunity to purchase one for their collection.
On the platform sat the painting of the son. The auctioneer pounded his gavel. "We will start the bidding with this picture of the son. Who will bid for this picture?"
There was silence. Then a voice in the back of the room shouted, "We want to see the famous paintings! Skip this one."
But the auctioneer persisted. "Will somebody bid for this painting. Who will start the bidding? $100, $200?"
Another voice angrily, "We didn't come to see this painting. We came to see the Van Goghs (Dutch painter), the Rembrandts (Dutch artist). Get on with the real bids!"
But still the auctioneer continued. "The son! The son! Who'll take the son?" Finally, a voice came from the very back of the room. It was the longtime gardener of the man and his son. 'I'll give $10 for the painting.' Being a poor man, it was all he could afford.
We have $10, who will bid $20? Give it to him for $10. "Let's see the masters...." $10 is the bid, won't someone bid $20?
The crowd was becoming angry. They didn't want the picture of the son. They wanted the more worthy investments for their collections.
The auctioneer pounded the gavel. "Going once, twice, SOLD for $10!"
A man sitting on the second row shouted, "Now let's get on with the collection!"
The auctioneer laid down his gavel. "I'm sorry, the auction is over."
"What about the great paintings?"
I am sorry. When I was called to conduct this auction, I was told of a secret stipulation in the will. I was not allowed to reveal that stipulation until this time. Only the painting of the son would be auctioned. Whoever bought that painting would inherit the entire estate, including the paintings. The man who took the son gets everything!
Allah (SWT) gave His Noble Qur'an hundreds of years ago to guide us. Much like the auctioneer, His message today is: "The Noble Qur'an, the Noble Qur'an, who'll take the Noble Qur'an? Because whoever takes the Noble Qur'an gets everything."
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~ Why do we listen to Quran Lectures, even we can't remember everything? ~
Why do we listen to Quran Lectures, even we can't remember everything?......
A Masjid (Mosque) goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to Masjid (Mosque). "I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 Lectures. But for the life of me, I can't remember a single one of them. So, I think I'm wasting my time and the Imams are wasting theirs by giving Lectures at all."
This started a real controversy in the "Letters to the Editor" column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher.
"I've been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know this: They all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to Masjid (Mosque) for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today!"
When you are DOWN to nothing.... Allah (SWT) is UP to something!
Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible!
Thank Allah (SWT) for our physical AND our spiritual nourishment!
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~ Your Companion in the Grave ~
Your Companion in the Grave ........
Rasulullah (saw) said: When a man dies and his relatives are busy in funeral, there stands an extremely handsome man by his head. When the dead body is shrouded, that man gets in between the shroud and the chest of the deceased.
When after the burial, the people return home, two angels, Munkar and Nakeer, come in the grave and try to separate this handsome man so that they may be able to interrogate the dead man in privacy about his faith. But the handsome man says, He is my companion, he is my friend. I will not leave him alone in any case. If you are appointed for interrogation, do your job. I cannot leave him until I get him admitted into Paradise.
Thereafter he turns to his dead companion and says, I am the Noble Qur'an, which you used to read, sometimes in a loud voice and sometimes in a low voice. Do not worry. After the interrogation of Munkar and Nakeer, you will have no grief.
When the interrogation is over, the handsome man arranges for him from Al-Mala'ul A'laa (the angels in Heaven) silk bedding filled with musk.
Also Rasulullah (saw) said: "On the Day of Judgement, before Allah (SWT), no other intercessor will have a greater status than the Noble Qur'an, neither a Prophet nor an angel."
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~ Lost Pouch ~
Lost Pouch ........
(http://www.ezsoftech.com/hajj/story)
I was in Makkah during the season of Hajj and I saw a man from Khurasan calling out to the people, "Pilgrims, people of Makkah, I have lost a pouch that contains a thousand dinars. So whoever returns the pouch will be rewarded by Allah (SWT) with good and saved from the Hellfire and Allah's (SWT) bounty and favors will be acquired on the Day of Judgement."
An old man from the people of Makkah approached him and said, "Khurasani, our city is in very tough condition, and the days of Hajj are few, and its season is appointed, and the doors of profit making are closed. This money might fall into the hands of a believer who is poor and old in age. Maybe he plans to give it back if you promise that you will give him a little bit of money that is Halal (lawful or permitted) for him to use."
The Khurasani asked, "How much does he want?"
Old man replied, "He wants one tenth of the money."
The Khurasani replied, "No, I will not grant him the money. Instead I will take my case to Allah (SWT) and complain to Him on the day we meet Him, and Allah (SWT) is sufficient for us and the best one to trust in."
I realized that it was the old man who was poor, and he was the one who had taken the pouch of dinars and wished to have a little portion of it. So I followed him until he returned to his home. My assumptions were confirmed. I heard him calling onto his wife, "Lubabah!"
She said, "I am at your service, Abu Ghayth."
The old man said, "I found the owner of the dinars calling for it, and he does not intend to give any reward to the person who finds it. I said to him, 'Give us one tenth of the money,' and he refused and said he would take his case to Allah (SWT). What should I do, Lubabah? I must return it, for I fear my Lord and I fear that my sin is multiplied."
The wife replied, "Oh man! We have been struggling and suffering from poverty with you for the last 50 years, and you have four daughters, two sisters, my mother and me, and you are the ninth. Keep all the money and feed us, for we are hungry, and clothe us, for you know better our situation. Perhaps Allah (SWT) the Almighty will make you rich afterwards and you might be able to give the money back after you have fed your children, or Allah (SWT) will pay the amount you owe on the day when the kingdom will belong to the King (Allah)."
The old man exclaimed, "Will I consume Haraam (unlawful) after 86 years of my life, and burn my organs with Hellfire after I have been patient with my poverty, and become worthy of Allah's (SWT) anger, even though I am close to my grave? No, by Allah (SWT), I will not do so!"
I left amazed at his condition and that of his wife.
Later I heard the owner of the pouch, man from Khurasan, calling out again, and the old man repeated his advice. This time he asked for ten dinars instead of hundred dinars. The Khurasani refused. The people dispersed and left.
Later, once again, the Khurasani made the same call. The old man came again and said, "Khurasani, I said to you the day before yesterday to reward the finder a hundred dinars and you refused. Then I advised you to give him ten dinars and you refused. So will you give only one dinar so that he can buy with half of it things he needs and with the other half sheep's milk so that he can give to the people and feed his children?"
The Khurasani again refused. The old man said angrily, "Come and take your money so that I can sleep at night, for I have not been in a good mood ever since I found this money pouch."
So the owner of the pouch went with the old man and I followed them until the old man entered his house, dug a hole, and pulled out the money and said, "Take your money and ask Allah (SWT) to forgive me and bless me from His bounty."
The Khurasani then said, "Old man, my father died - may Allah have mercy on him - and left behind three thousand dinars and said to me, 'Take out a third of this money and give it to a person from the people who is most deserving of it.' By Allah (SWT), I have not seen a person since I left Khurasan until now, who is more worthy of it than you. So take it, may Allah's (SWT) blessing be upon you, and may He reward you for the trust you kept and your patience during poverty."
The Khurasani man left without the money. The old man wept and prayed, "May Allah bless the owner of the money in his grave, and may Allah bless his son."
I left after the Khurasani but Abu Ghayth, the old man, brought me back. He said, "I have seen you following me since the first day; you have come to know of our situation yesterday and today. So this is a gift from Allah (SWT) to all those attending."
The old man called his daughters, his sisters, and his wife and her mother, and sat down and made me sit down. We were ten people. The old man gave out the dinars one by one in order until he reached me and said, "Here is a dinar." The process continued until the bag was empty and I received a hundred dinars. So joy filled my heart because of the provision they received, more than the joy I had because I received a hundred dinars.
When I was leaving the old man said, "Young man, you are blessed. Keep this money with you, for it is Halal (lawful or permitted). And know that I used to wake up for Fajr (Early Morning) Prayer with this wet shirt. After I was done I would take it off and give it to my daughters so that they could pray, one by one. Then I would go to work between Zuhr Prayer and Asr Prayer and then I would come back at the end of the day with what Allah (SWT) has given me of dates and dry pieces of bread. Then I would take off my clothes for my daughters and they would pray Zuhr and Asr, and the same would happen for the Maghrib and Isha Prayers. And we did not ever expect to see this kind of money. So may Allah (SWT) make us make good use of them, and may Allah (SWT) bless the person in his grave and multiply the reward for him."
So I told him goodbye and took the hundred dinars and used them to write knowledge for two years. I used it to buy paper and pay rent.
"...And whosoever fears Allah and keeps his duty to Him, He will make a way for him to get out (from every difficulty). And He will provide him from (sources) he never could imagine. And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him ..." Holy Quran (65:2-3)
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~ Secret of Happiness ~
Secret of Happiness .....
There was a young couple who led a very happy life together. The only thing that they worried about was, whether their happiness would last forever or would they too would have to face problems.
One day, they heard that a wise old man had come to town; he could solve all kinds of problems and guide people. So the couple decided to visit the wise old man and tell him their source of worry.
The wise old man told them; "Travel around the world and seek a man and a woman who are perfectly happy as a couple. When you find such a couple, ask them for a piece of cloth from the man's shirt, then keep that piece of cloth with you, and you always remain happy."
The young couple began their journey, to find the happiest couple in their world. In one place they heard that the governor and his wife were the happiest people, so they went to their palace and asked them, "Are you the happiest couple?"
The governor and his wife replied, "Yes, we are happy in every way except for one thing; we do not have any children."
Well that didn't make the governor and his wife the happiest couple. So they continued their journey. They arrived in one city where they had heard that the happiest couple lived. They went to their house and asked them, "Are you the happiest couple?"
The couple replied, "Yes, we are really happy in every way except that we have too many children which make our life a bit uncomfortable."
No, this couple did not sound to be the happiest. And, so they continued their journey. They visited many countries, cities, towns and villages asking the same question but they did not find what they were looking for.
One Day the young couple came across a shepherd in the desert. The shepherd was grazing his sheep when his wife and child came along. The shepherd greeted his wife and gently patted the child she was carrying. She laid the mat and started to eat contentedly. The young couple came to them and asked them, "Are you the happiest couple?"
The shepherd and his wife replied, "Nobody is unhappier than the king." The young couple immediately realized that they were the happiest couple and asked them for a piece of the shepherd's shirt, so that their happiness too would last throughout.
The shepherd said, "If I give you a piece of cloth from my shirt then I will be left without any clothes since I own just one shirt."
The young couple at once understood that it is very difficult to find perfect happiness anywhere in the world. The couple decided to return to their own country. They went to the wise old man and related all that had taken place. They also complained that his guidance was difficult to abide by.
The wise old man laughed and said, "Was your journey useless or did you learn something from it?"
Signs of HappinessThe young man replied, "Yes, after this trip I have learnt that in this world, nobody is perfectly happy, only that person is happy who does everything to please Allah."
Noble Qur'an says: "And whosever follows My (Allah's) guidance, on them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve". (2:38)
The wife said, "I have learnt that in order to be happy it is important to remember two things; first, all human beings should be thankful and contented with whatever they have."
Noble Qur'an says: "And your Lord declared publicly: if you are grateful, I will add more favors unto you". (14:7)
"And secondly, for ultimate happiness one must always practice patience."
Noble Qur'an says: "Seek help through patient perseverance and prayers". (2:45)
After that, young couple thanked the wise old man for his guidance and returned home. The wise man prayed for them and said, "Indeed the sign of happiness is in their heart and they have good manners and if the lifetime is spent in pleasure of Allah there would be no differences in the existence of mankind."
Noble Qur'an says: "Whosoever follows My (Allah's) guidance, will not loose his way nor fall into misery. But whosoever turns away from My message, verily for him is a miserable life". (20:123-124).
* Contentment is the Secret to Happiness in Life
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~ Secret of Happiness ~
Secret of Happiness .....
There was a young couple who led a very happy life together. The only thing that they worried about was, whether their happiness would last forever or would they too would have to face problems.
One day, they heard that a wise old man had come to town; he could solve all kinds of problems and guide people. So the couple decided to visit the wise old man and tell him their source of worry.
The wise old man told them; "Travel around the world and seek a man and a woman who are perfectly happy as a couple. When you find such a couple, ask them for a piece of cloth from the man's shirt, then keep that piece of cloth with you, and you always remain happy."
The young couple began their journey, to find the happiest couple in their world. In one place they heard that the governor and his wife were the happiest people, so they went to their palace and asked them, "Are you the happiest couple?"
The governor and his wife replied, "Yes, we are happy in every way except for one thing; we do not have any children."
Well that didn't make the governor and his wife the happiest couple. So they continued their journey. They arrived in one city where they had heard that the happiest couple lived. They went to their house and asked them, "Are you the happiest couple?"
The couple replied, "Yes, we are really happy in every way except that we have too many children which make our life a bit uncomfortable."
No, this couple did not sound to be the happiest. And, so they continued their journey. They visited many countries, cities, towns and villages asking the same question but they did not find what they were looking for.
One Day the young couple came across a shepherd in the desert. The shepherd was grazing his sheep when his wife and child came along. The shepherd greeted his wife and gently patted the child she was carrying. She laid the mat and started to eat contentedly. The young couple came to them and asked them, "Are you the happiest couple?"
The shepherd and his wife replied, "Nobody is unhappier than the king." The young couple immediately realized that they were the happiest couple and asked them for a piece of the shepherd's shirt, so that their happiness too would last throughout.
The shepherd said, "If I give you a piece of cloth from my shirt then I will be left without any clothes since I own just one shirt."
The young couple at once understood that it is very difficult to find perfect happiness anywhere in the world. The couple decided to return to their own country. They went to the wise old man and related all that had taken place. They also complained that his guidance was difficult to abide by.
The wise old man laughed and said, "Was your journey useless or did you learn something from it?"
Signs of HappinessThe young man replied, "Yes, after this trip I have learnt that in this world, nobody is perfectly happy, only that person is happy who does everything to please Allah."
Noble Qur'an says: "And whosever follows My (Allah's) guidance, on them shall be no fear nor shall they grieve". (2:38)
The wife said, "I have learnt that in order to be happy it is important to remember two things; first, all human beings should be thankful and contented with whatever they have."
Noble Qur'an says: "And your Lord declared publicly: if you are grateful, I will add more favors unto you". (14:7)
"And secondly, for ultimate happiness one must always practice patience."
Noble Qur'an says: "Seek help through patient perseverance and prayers". (2:45)
After that, young couple thanked the wise old man for his guidance and returned home. The wise man prayed for them and said, "Indeed the sign of happiness is in their heart and they have good manners and if the lifetime is spent in pleasure of Allah there would be no differences in the existence of mankind."
Noble Qur'an says: "Whosoever follows My (Allah's) guidance, will not loose his way nor fall into misery. But whosoever turns away from My message, verily for him is a miserable life". (20:123-124).
* Contentment is the Secret to Happiness in Life
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~ Crystall Ball ~
Crystall Ball ...
(Islam and Happiness, Secret of Happiness)
In the south of Spain, there was a small village whose people were very joyful and lucky. The children played under the shade of trees in the gardens of their home. A shepherd boy whose name was Nasir, stayed near the village with his father, mother and grandmother. Early morning each day, he takes his herd of goats up the hills to find a suitable place for them to graze. In the afternoon he would return with them to the village. At night his grandmother would tell him a story. The story of stars. This story really interested Nasir. As usual, on one of these days, as Nasir was watching his herd and playing his flute he suddenly saw a wonderful light behind the flower bush. When he came towards the branches he saw a transparent and most beautiful crystal ball.
The crystal ball was glittering like a colorful rainbow. Nasir carefully took it in his hand and turned it around. With surprise suddenly he heard a weak voice coming from the crystal ball. It said; "You can make a wish that your heart desires and I will fulfill it." Nasir could not believe that he had actually heard a voice. But he became so engrossed in his thoughts for he had so many wishes but he must wish for something which was impossible like the wish to be able to fly. He said to himself, if I wait till tomorrow I will remember many things. He put the crystal ball in a bag and gathered the herd, happily returned back to the village. He decided that he would not tell anyone about the crystal ball. On the following day also, Nasir could not decide what to wish for, because he really had everything he needed.
The days passed as usual, and Nasir appeared to be very cheerful that the people around him were amazed to see his cheerful disposition. One day a boy followed Nasir and his herd and hid behind a tree. Nasir as usual sat in one corner, took out the crystal ball and for a few moments looked at it. The boy waited for the moment when Nasir would go to sleep. Then he took the crystal ball and ran away. When he arrived in the village, he called all the people and showed them the crystal ball. The citizens of that village took the crystal ball in their hand and turned it around with surprise. Suddenly they heard a voice from inside the crystal ball, which says, "I can fulfill your wish." One person took the ball and screamed, "I want one bag full of gold." Another took the ball and said loudly, "I want two chest full of jewelry."
Some of them wished that they would have their own palace with grand door made from pure gold instead of their old houses. Some also wished for bags full of jewelry, but nobody asked for gardens in their palaces. All their wishes were fulfilled but still the citizen of the village were not happy. They were jealous because the person that had a palace had no gold and the person that had the gold had no palace. For this reason, the citizens of the village were angry and were not speaking to each other. There was not even one garden which existed in the village where the children could play. The patience of the children was running out and they were uncomfortable. Nasir and his family were happy and pleased. Every morning and afternoon he would play the flute.
The children could not wait anymore and decided to return the crystal ball to Nasir. The parents and neighbours went to him. The children said to Nasir; "When we had a small village we all were happy and joyful." The parent also spoke. In one way or another nobody is happy. The expensive palaces and jewelry only bring us pain. When Nasir saw that the people were really regretful, he said I have not wished till now, if you really want everything to return to its own place, then I will wish for it. Everyone happily agreed. Nasir took the crystal ball in his hand turned around and wished that the village become the same as it was before. Everyone quickly turned towards the village and saw it became the same old village with gardens full of trees and fruits. Once again the people started to live happily and the children played under the shade of trees. From the next day and everyday at sunset the sound of Nasir's flute could be heard in the village.
Moral: This Grandmother Story or Crystal Ball story teaches us that we should be happy and content always, with whatever we have and not to be greedy, because of the following reasons (Wise Old Sayings): Money cant Buy Happiness
Money cant Buy HappinessMONEY can buy bed, but not sleep;
MONEY can buy books, but not wisdom;
MONEY can buy food, but not appetite;
MONEY can buy medicine, but not health;
MONEY can buy finery, but not real beauty;
MONEY can buy paintings, but not the artistry;
MONEY can buy a house, but not a home;
MONEY can buy luxuries, but not culture;
MONEY can buy companions, but not friends;
MONEY can buy marriage, but not love;
MONEY can buy clothes, but not personality;
MONEY can buy anything, but not heaven;
MONEY can buy tombstone, but not death;
MONEY can buy almost everything, but not the dignity and respect of being who we are!
Meaning of Happiness in Islam: Happiness is a feeling that resides in the heart. Happiness is characterized by peace of mind, tranquility, a sense of well-being, and a relaxed disposition. Happiness comes as a result of proper behavior, both inward and outward, and is inspired by strong faith. Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said:
" True enrichment does not come through possessing a lot of wealth, but true enrichment is the enrichment of the soul."
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~ Cobbler's Hajj ~
Cobbler's Hajj........
Heart Touching Real Inspirational Hajj Story. It is related that a noted Muslim scholar Abdullah bin Mubarak, had a dream while he was sleeping near the Holy Kaaba in Makkah.
Abdullah bin Mubarak saw two angels' descend from the sky, and start talking to each other.
One of the angels asked the other: "Do you know how many people have come for Hajj this year?"
The other angel replied: "Six hundred thousand have come for Hajj."
Abdullah bin Mubarak had also gone for Hajj that year.
The first angel asked: "How many people's Hajj has been accepted?"
The second angel replied: "I wonder if anyone's Hajj has been accepted at all."
Abdullah bin Mubarak was grieved to hear that. He thought, "So many people have come from all over the world, crossing so many obstacles like rivers, jungles, desert and mountains, suffered so many hardships, and meeting so many expenses. Would their effort be wasted? Allah (SWT) does not let anyone's effort go to waste."
Abdullah bin Mubarak had thought only so far when he heard the other angel speak: "There is a cobbler in Damascus. His name is Ali bin al-Mufiq. He could not come for Hajj, but Allah (SWT) has accepted his intention of Hajj. Not only will he get the reward for Hajj, but because of him, all the Hajjis will be rewarded."
When Abdullah bin Mubarak woke up, he decided he would go to Damascus and meet that cobbler whose Hajj intentions carried such a lot of weight.
On reaching Damascus, Abdullah bin Mubarak inquired if anyone knew a cobbler named Ali bin al-Mufiq. The town people directed him to a house. When a man appeared from the house Abdullah bin Mubarak greeted him and asked his name. The man replied "Ali bin al-Mufiq."
Abdullah bin Mubarak asked: "What do you do for a living?"
Ali bin al-Mufiq replied: "I am a cobbler." Then Ali bin al-Mufiq asked the stranger's name that had come looking for him.
Abdullah bin Mubarak was a very well-known scholar of Islam, when Abdullah bin Mubarak introduced him self, the cobbler was anxious to find out why such a well known scholar was seeking him out.
When Abdullah bin Mubarak asked Ali bin al-Mufiq to tell him if he had made any plans to go for Hajj. Ali bin al-Mufiq replied, "For thirty years I have lived in the hope of performing the Hajj. This year I had saved enough to go for Hajj, but Allah (SWT) did not will it, so I couldn't make my intention translate into action."
Abdullah bin Mubarak was eager to find out how could this man's Hajj be accepted and blessed for all the people who went for Hajj that year when he didn't go for Hajj in the first place. While talking to the cobbler he could feel certain purity in his heart. Islam regards greatness not in wealth or in power, but in civility, in good manners and the goodness of heart.
Abdullah bin Mubarak further asked: "why could you not go on Hajj?" In order not to disclose the reason, Ali bin al-Mufiq again replied "it was Allah's (SWT) will."
When Abdullah bin Mubarak persisted, Ali bin al-Mufiq revealed: "Once I went to see my neighbour's house. His family was just sitting down for dinner. Although I was not hungry I thought my neighbour would invite me to sit down for dinner out of courtesy but I could see that my neighbour was grieved about something and wanted to avoid inviting me for dinner."
After some hesitation the neighbour told me: "I am sorry I cannot invite you for food. We were without food for three days and I could not bear to see the pain of hunger of my children. I went out looking for food today and found a dead donkey. In my desperation I cut out some meat from the dead animal, and brought it home so that my wife could cook this meat. It is Halal (lawful or permitted) for us because of our extreme condition of hunger, but I cannot offer it to you."
Ali bin al-Mufiq continued: "On hearing this, my heart bled with tears. I got up and went home, collected the three thousand dinars I had saved for Hajj, and gave my neighbour the money. I too had to go hungry but that was to save money for Hajj, but I thought helping my neighbour during his difficult times was more important. Although I still desire to go for Hajj if Allah (SWT) wills."
Abdullah bin Mubarak was greatly inspired by the cobbler's story and told the cobbler of his dream.
Allah (SWT) is merciful and shows mercy to those who do likewise to his creatures. This act of compassion on the part of the cobbler was so pleasing to Allah (SWT) that it not only earned him the reward of Hajj but was extended to all the people who came for Hajj.
Hajj is a journey that can ignite the soul to be reminded of the time it was created and takes it beyond the dimensions of this life to the time it will meet the creator.
The sincere performance of Hajj can transcend a person's day to day life into a spiritual awakening of the highest magnitude. A successful Hajj experience connects us to our creator and the greater compassion of humanity.
The Pilgrimage to Makkah, is one of the essential elements of the Islamic faith. It is obligatory on all believers provided they have the financial capability and physical ability to endure the challenges of the pilgrimage.
According to Islamic tradition the Holy Kaaba, was the first house of worship established to remind humanity of the One Supreme God. The structure was reconstructed by Prophet Ibrahim / Abraham (as) and his son Prophet Ismail / Ishmael (as) more than 3000 years ago.
And when We made the House (at Makkah) a destination for humankind and a sanctuary, (saying): Take as your place of worship the place where Abraham stood (to pray). And We imposed a duty upon Abraham and Ishmael, (saying): Purify My house for those who go around and those who meditate therein and those who bow down and prostrate themselves (in worship). Holy Quran (2:125)
The gathering of millions of faithful in Makkah during the days of annual pilgrimage, Hajj is a fulfillment of Prophet Abraham's prayer.
And remember Abraham said: "My Lord, make this a City of Peace, and feed its people with fruits, such of them as believe in Allah and the Last Day." Holy Quran (2:126)
The Pilgrimage to Makkah is a sign of supreme significance. It was Prophet Ibraham's unconditional commitment to Allah (SWT) that led him to leave his wife Hagar and his infant son Ismael in this desolated desert. Prophet Ibrahim / Abraham (as) was reward for his unwavering submission to Allah (SWT), by a promise from Him to make this uninviting land into a place of promise and plenty.
Muslims who visit Makkah for Hajj become part of Allah's (SWT) promise to Prophet Ibrahim / Abraham (as). Like any other article of faith, the pilgrimage can become meaningless if it is regarded as an end in itself rather than a means for the attainment of a meaningful life.
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~ Reflection ~
"Every face you meet is a mirror. Shine a smile on someone else's face, and see how your smile reflects back at you. Bask in the glow of your own smile reflected in the joy you bring to others."
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Friday, September 24, 2010
~ Only The Blind Can See ~
Only The Blind Can See ........
The air we breathe cannot be seen
And yet it fills our breasts
The stars so high we cannot touch
But we admire them never the less
The depth of the world is oh so shallow
For we judge only what is in sight
If we close our eyes and open our minds
It will be revealed that night is day and day is night
Nothing is what it seems
If you trust in only with your eyes
Open your heart and release the spirit
Leave behind the tears and cries
True joy can only found
If you take the time to look deep within
The outer appearance is only a shell
While the truth is under the skin
Distance in fact is many miles
It is far if that is what you see
But if you look with your heart and not the eyes
I'm as close to you as you are to me
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~ Signs Of Happiness: Do You Have Them?
Signs Of Happiness: Do You Have Them?.....
(http://www.innerzine.com/happiness/happiness1)
How can you define happiness? Almost everything you've done in your life has a purpose. And the top on the list is bliss. But why do so many people rarely do something to find it? Why does it seem so difficult to find happiness most of the time? Have you ever tried to find blissfulness just to realize that you're looking at the wrong time and the wrong place? Do you know why we experience this kind of circumstance? It is because we don't really know what happiness is to us.
Take a deep breath, sit down and relax and then define what happiness is to you. Once you know what it is you'll know what to seek for and and go after it. To find satisfaction is the greatest desire of all human beings. Without it, what would your life be? It's the purpose why we exist in this world.
It's the state which only you could create. Nobody knows if you're happy or not. You're the only one who can determine it. Sometimes material things or somebody can help us achieve contentment in life. But do we have to wait for somebody or something to do that? And the worst thing is we expect our pleasure from faith.
Don't you know that we make our own faith? It's not because of anybody else or something else, it's because we desire it. With regards to happiness, depending on outside circumstances is one of the biggest mistake we've ever had. Self satisfaction will never ever find you because you are the who is making it.
You create it and it's up to you how to share and participate with it. Sometimes we recognize that someone makes us unhappy. Somebody breaks our heart, our enemies ruin our day and our rivals lower our self esteem. Everything that happens to us should be taken positively. Appreciate whatever circumstances that surround you.
Our troubles help us build the new character the we ignore deep inside. It's hard to find but possible to expect. It takes a lot of effort until you can reflect on your own satisfaction. All you have to do is say what you want to say and make whatever you really want to make.
You've got to love yourself. This great feeling of love is similar to the solid foundation of a building; it's the most solid basic emotional framework of human beings. Usually we take this for granted because sometimes we feel that we're on the top of the world. But what if you are the one who can't see and hear it.
What should you do? You should value every single moment of gladness. Sometimes our desire is also a hindrance to achieve this essential feeling in life. Instead of worrying about getting your desire, relax and experience the fullest life. Feel the enjoyment of your inner satisfaction towards working and achieve things that you desire.
Soon, you will feel real joy. Life is very scary place with lots of trials and great misery. A little bit of blissfulness can brighten the darkest days of your life and help us to deal with whatever difficulties we may encounter. It doesn't have any restrictions, guidelines, boundaries and even age limits.
Go and search for your little bit of happiness. Make it your goal!
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~ Happiness in Islam,~
Happiness in Islam ......
(http://www.ezsoftech.com/stories/mis10.asp)
Happiness in Islam, Religion and Happiness. Now surely the friends of Allah, they shall have no fear nor shall they grieve. Those who believe and guarded (against evil): They shall have good news in this world's life and in the hereafter; there is no changing the words of Allah; that is the mighty achievement. Noble Qur'an (10:62-64)
Happiness is a feeling that resides in the heart. It is characterized by peace of mind, tranquility, a sense of well-being, and a relaxed disposition. It comes as a result of proper behavior, both inward and outward, and is inspired by strong faith.
It is the nature of every person to seek happiness. One of the most elusive objectives of every human being is "Happiness." The Noble Qur'an reveals the secret of attaining perfect happiness in this life and forever. We learn from the Noble Qur'an that happiness is an exclusive quality of the soul. Thus, a body that attains all the material successes it longs for - money, power, fame, etc. - often belongs to an unhappy person. Happiness depends totally on the degree of growth and development attained by the soul, the real person. The Noble Qur'an provides a detailed map towards perfect happiness for both body and soul, both in this world and in the eternal Hereafter.
In the numerous verses throughout this proven Testament, Allah (SWT) personally guarantees the believers happiness, now and forever. Some people strive to seek material happiness in this world away from religion, thinking that this is the true happiness. But this kind of happiness will be succeeded by pain and sorrow at the Day of Judgment, and its people will know that their striving led them only to misery and not happiness.
While others know that the true way to happiness is to obey Allah (SWT) and follow His religion. For them the pleasures and riches of the world are of little consequence. When this happiness penetrates and fills the heart of the believer he does in fact live in this world as if he were in Paradise. Those are the people who find true happiness in this world.
Authentic HappinessWhat kind of happiness could be greater than that of someone who humbles himself to Allah (SWT), seek to please Allah (SWT), worships Him, strives for His pleasure, and strives to enter Paradise and have salvation from Hellfire?
The believer lives with such a sweetness in his heart that if the masters of the earth knew of it, they would fight him to death to take it from him. Allah (SWT) has said: "Whoever does good whether male or female and he is a believer, We will most certainly make him live a happy life, and We will most certainly give them their reward for the best of what they did." Noble Qur'an (16:97)
Happiness is in the good life mentioned in this verse, that even the rich disbelievers cannot find, despite the money they have. That is why we are not surprise when we know that many among them committed suicide.
To reach true happiness, we need to know what is the purpose of our life, how to reach success in the hereafter, and to fulfill the requirements of reaching this success by following the commands of Allah (SWT) and His true religion.
We know much about Mars, Earth, moon, stars, and galaxies, thanks to the century of knowledge. But how much we know about our eternal life after death and how to reach success in the hereafter?
People need to eat every day to supply their bodies with energy and to keep themselves healthy. If they stop eating for a period of time, diseases will sneak up upon them and overtake them, and perhaps even kill them. Similarly, people also need food of another kind, food for the spirit and heart. It is unfortunate that while people are careful never to forget to feed their bodies, they do not show the same concern for the health of their souls and hearts. The heart needs food as the body does. The diseases of the body and the debilitating effects they have are not more dangerous than the diseases of the heart and soul.
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~ 10 Signs of Happiness ~
10 Signs of Happiness :
Though it may come in different forms for different people, most human beings are in pursuit of the same thing: happiness. It may be closer than you imagined.
For some, happiness can be a pesky, fair-weathered friend, forever on the loose. The fact is that you have everything you need for happy living right now! Seeing it may simply be a matter of tweaking your own thinking so that you can appreciate what you’ve already got. Look for these signs and say hello to happiness!
1. You Live Your Life With Integrity.
Living a life that’s in line with your own values and belief is important for happiness. “That means that the things you say you believe in are the things you do,” says “Happy Guy” David Leonhardt, the author of Climb Your Stairway to Heaven: the Nine Habits of Maximum Happiness. For example, if you value the environment, do you mind your carbon footprint? Or if family is important, do you make time for them? Figure out what’s important and live your life accordingly.
2. You’ve Embraced Living In The Moment
You’re fully awake and aware, and concentrate your energies on enjoying the present, rather than worrying about the past or the future. “All we have is right now,” says Michelle Keeley, an executive leadership coach with Fruition Strategies, “and life is just made up of a series of moments.” Enjoy them.
3. You Express Gratitude Regularly
Being grateful for the things you have—and sharing that gratitude—will lead to feelings of satisfaction and happiness. “When you’re performing an act of kindness or giving someone a compliment, you can actually feel an energy shift in your body,” says Todd Keeley, Michelle’s brother and business partner. Seek that feeling out more often.
4. Your Work Satisfies You
If you find satisfaction in the things you do, then you’re well on your way to living a happy life. “The more meaningfully we’re engaged and the more we believe that what we’re doing is meaningful, the more happy we are,” says David Mensink, a psychologist with the student counseling centre at Dalhousie University. And it doesn’t necessarily have to be linked to a career. “For example,” says Mensink, “you can be meaningfully engaged in caring for children,”
5. You Enjoy Harmonious Relationships
Whether it’s at work or at play, being at peace with yourself and the world around is a surefire way to find happiness. Practice respect and patience as you go about your day, whether you’re interacting with family, co-workers or with your partner.
6. You Keep Your Inner Critic On ‘Mute’
If you’ve got a little voice in your head telling you you’re never good enough and you’re never satisfied, then odds are good you won’t find happiness either. “Choose to let go of negative feelings and thoughts,” says Todd Keeley, “You won’t find happiness until you do.”
7. You Aren’t Afraid Of Change
Recognize that change is constant and you’ll be more ready to embrace happiness. “Then choose to respond to life, rather than react to it,” says Michelle Keeley. You’ll feel more in control and will be better able to adapt. Stay open to the opportunities change can bring.
8. You Enjoy The Simple Things
Taking pleasure in small things will help you build a big picture of happiness. Take time to enjoy a well-cooked meal, a beautiful painting or a spring bulb poking up through the earth.
9. You Give Back
Happiness is contagious, so make sure you spread it around. “Giving back to others and sharing is the ultimate way to inspire happiness in your life,” says Michelle Keeley. “Because what you give out will come back to you ten-fold.” Whether you volunteer in your community or share your smiles—it all counts.
10. You Don’t Take Life Too Seriously
Having a sense of humour can help you keep things in perspective. Make sure your life is filled with plenty of laughter!
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
~ Learn To Be Quiet ~
Learn To Be Quiet .....
(Franz Kafka )
You need not do anything.
Remain sitting at your table and listen.
You need not even listen, just wait.
You need not even wait,
just learn to be quiet, still and solitary.
And the world will freely offer itself to you unmasked.
It has no choice, it will roll in ecstasy at your feet.
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~ I've Dreamed Many Dreams ~
I've Dreamed Many Dreams ........
(Ron DeMarco )
I've dreamed many dreams that never came true.
I've seen them vanish at dawn.
But I've realized enough of my dreams thank the Lord,
To make me want to dream on.
I've prayed many prayers when no answer came,
Though I've waited patient and long,
But answers have come to enough of my prayers
To make me keep praying on.
I've trusted many a friend that failed,
And left me to weep alone,
But I've found enough of my friends that are really true,
That will make me keep trusting on.
I've sown many seeds that have fallen by the way,
For the birds to feed upon,
But I've held enough golden sheaves in my hand,
To make me keep sowing on.
I've drunk from the cup of disappointment and pain
I've gone many days without song,
But I've sipped enough nectar from the Roses of Life
To make me keep living on!
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~ The adventure of life..~
The adventure of life..
The adventure of life is to learn.
The purpose of life is to grow.
The nature of life is to change.
The challenge of life is to overcome.
The essence of life is to care.
The opportunity of life is to serve.
The secret of life is to dare.
The spice of life is to befriend.
The beauty of life is to give.
The joy of life is to love.
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~ A GIFT OF LOVE TO A FRIEND ~
A gift of love to a friend .........
I've nothing else to offer,
So it's love to you I'll send
It's nothing that I borrowed,
And it's nothing that I'd lend.
It has no dollar value
And it can't be over used.
It isn't fragile so it will not break,
But often it's abused.
I've given it to others,
But each time it is unique.
It's meaning is always different,
Depending on what you seek.
It's something you can store away
To feel when you're in need;
But never is it on display,
It's beauty can't be seen.
I'm giving it to you
No
No costly warranty.
Because this love that I am sending
Has A Lifetime Guarantee!
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~ IT'S NOT ENOUGH. .~
It's not enough .........
It's not enough to have a dream,
Unless you're willing to pursue it.
It's not enough to know what's right,
Unless you're strong enough to do it.
It's not enough to learn the truth,
Unless you also learn to live it.
It's not enough to reach for love,
Unless you care enough to give it.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
~ Sunrise ~
Sunrise .........
We fool ourselves sometimes
into thinking that life
is more complicated
or confusing
or mysterious than it really is.
Life is made up of fundamental truths.
It is the simplicity that baffles us;
we tend to defy the universal significance
of the natural laws that exist.
Life is a personal journey to which each
of us must draw our own conclusions
and discover our own realities.
It is a rather elementary adventure,
but we must all see the world for ourselves
and accept life for what it is,
for only then can we understand its secrets.
Life really isn't as complicated
or confusing as everyone makes it out to be.
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~ YOU ARE...~
YOU ARE...
You are strong...
when you take your grief and teach it to smile.
You are brave...
when you overcome your fear and help others to do the same.
You are happy...
when you see a flower and are thankful for the blessing.
You are loving...
when your own pain does not blind you to the pain of others.
You are wise...
when you know the limits of your wisdom.
You are true...
when you admit there are times you fool yourself.
You are alive...
when tomorrow's hope means more to you than yesterday's mistake.
You are growing...
when you know what you are but not what you will become.
You are free...
when you are in control of yourself and do not wish to control others.
You are honorable...
when you find your honor is to honor others.
You are generous...
when you can take as sweetly as you can give.
You are humble...
when you do not know how humble you are.
You are thoughtful...
when you see me just as I am and treat me just as you are.
You are merciful...
when you forgive in others the faults you condemn in yourself.
You are beautiful...
when you don't need a mirror to tell you.
You are rich...
when you never need more than what you have.
You are you...
when you are at peace with who you are not.
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~ You Will Never Be Sorry ~
You Will Never Be Sorry ..........
If you are unhappy, be unhappy. Do not judge yourself for being that way.
It is wonderful to be unhappy. Love your unhappiness. It means you are ready for change.
You are ready to go forward, yet you mourn for the old;
you are not ready to let go.
Allow the unhappiness, there is purposefulness in it. Remove from your life everything that inhibits you
from being the totality of yourself. That is called "becoming"
Remove from your thoughts all the have to's, should's, must's.
Remove the images you think you must be and just be.
Embrace your life. Know that you created it.
Love all that you have been, said and done.
Know it was all purposeful.
Never see anything as a failure. See everything as an accomplishment.
Love the hurt, the pain, the sorrow.
For what an experience! What a wonderment!
What jewels of wisdom are now in your treasure!
Be your own teacher, friend, counsel.
Confide in yourself, speak to yourself.
Seek answers that feel right within your soul.
Your soul knows what the truth is, and it will tell you through feelings.
Always listen to your feelings. They know ... they know.
Live, experience, feel. Do not seek to identify yourself.
You will never have a point of understanding from which you
can say, "This is who I am!", for in each expanding moment
of consciousness, who you are will have changed
into the next moment of being.
To know who you are is to feel what you feel each moment.
Never do anything, no matter how far you are into it,
if you lose the joy of it and it becomes monotonous and mundane.
Do away with it and do something else that brings happiness.
For perhaps what you needed to learn from it you have already achieved.
Go wherever you want to go,
Do whatever you want to do,
for as long as you want to.
Create only for the mere joy of creating.
When you create for you, you will soon find youself living in joy.
Don't ever strive to have anyone understand you.
If they wish to understand, they will.
Love everyone. Have compassion for all other entities.
You do not need to go and take care of them.
Love them by allowing them to express however they choose.
That is the greatest thing you can do!
If they are angered or disappointed by your life, love them
by allowing them to be thay way.
Then you have become a great person, a great light!
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~ ALWAYS REMEMBER ~
ALWAYS REMEMBER ........
Always remember to forget
the things that made you sad.
But never forget to REMEMBER
the things that made you glad...
Always remember to forget
the friends that proved untrue.
But don't forget to REMEMBER
those that have stuck by you...
Always remember to forget
the troubles that have passed away.
But never forget to REMEMBER
the blessings that come each day...
ARE THE CUPS HALF FULL?
OR ARE THEY HALF EMPTY?
Our perception will change with our choice of attitude.
We can decide to see the cups as "overflowing" by
shifting our focus to what's GOOD in our lives.
You'll make the world a better place
by making YOURSELF a happier person,
then, if you should see someone without a smile ...
YOU CAN GIVE THEM ONE OF YOURS!
Posted by fzia at 8:10 PM 0 comments
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~ UNDERSTANDING ~
UNDERSTANDING ....
To understand
is to love,
to look out upon the world and see there in
the human conflicts, the pain, the joys, sorrows, and agonies
in sensitive hearts who seek refuge and help,
who need a stronger power to guide their lives.
To understand
is to have compassion on the multitudes,
to hate sin but not the sinner.
It is to know weakness, yet rise above it,
to see it in others, yet not condemn,
but uplift those hearts and encourage
them to go on to better things.
To understand
is truly understand to suffer with others,
to desire to relieve their pain and to take it on oneself.
it is to sympathize, to truly live and love
with a full heart made wide and full.
This is understanding.
This is love.
Posted by fzia at 8:06 PM 0 comments
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~ GIFTS OF TRUE UNDERSTANDING ~
We Do Not Truly Understand...
Joy...
until we face sorrow.
Faith...
until it is tested.
Peace...
until faced with conflict.
Trust...
until we are betrayed.
Love...
until it is lost.
Hope...
until confronted with doubts.
Then when faced with these things,
we arrive at a place deeper than mental understanding.
It is a place called experience.
Experience then brings knowing...
... and we come to know joy, faith, peace, trust, love, and hope beyond all doubt.
Then we can share these blessings as the most valuable gifts we have to give.
Posted by fzia at 7:43 PM 0 comments
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~ Depression ~
What is Depression :
The word 'depression' is used to describe everyday feelings of low mood which can affect us all from time to time. Feeling sad or fed up is a normal reaction to experiences that are upsetting, stressful or difficult; those feelings will usually pass.
If you are affected by depression, you are not 'just' sad or upset. You have an illness which means that intense feeling of persistent sadness, helplessness and hopelessness are accompanied by physical effects such as sleeplessness, a loss of energy, or physical aches and pains.
Sometimes people may not realise how depressed they are, especially if they have been feeling the same for a long time, if they have been trying to cope with their depression by keeping themselves busy, or if their depressive symptoms are more physical than emotional.
Here is a list of the most common symptoms of depression. As a general rule, if you have experienced four or more of these symptoms, for most of the day nearly every day, for over two weeks, then you should seek help.
* Tiredness and loss of energy
* Persistent sadness
* Loss of self-confidence and self-esteem
* Difficulty concentrating
* Not being able to enjoy things that are usually pleasurable or interesting
* Undue feelings of guilt or worthlessness
* Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness
* Sleeping problems - difficulties in getting off to sleep or waking up much earlier than usual
* Avoiding other people, sometimes even your close friends
* Finding it hard to function at work/college/school
* Loss of appetite
* Loss of sex drive and/ or sexual problems
* Physical aches and pains
* Thinking about suicide and death
* Self-harm
(http://www.depressionalliance.org )
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~ 10 Things to Say (and 10 Not to Say) to Someone With Depression ~
10 Things to Say (and 10 Not to Say) to Someone With Depression :
What do you say to someone who’s depressed? All too often, it’s the wrong thing.
“People still have such a cloudy idea of what mental illness is,” says Kathleen Brannon, of Herndon, Va.
“Sometimes people will say, ‘Oh, you’re depressed? Yeah, I’ve been depressed,’ and you realize just the way they say it that, nooo, it’s not quite the same thing. It’s not just that I’m feeling sad or blue.”
Below is a list of helpful things to tell someone battling depression, followed by what not to say .
(1) I’m here for you .
What to say:
You’re not alone in this.
What NOT to say:
There’s always someone worse off than you are.
(2) You matter.
What to say:
You are important to me.
What NOT to say:
No one ever said that life was fair.
(3) Let me help .
What to say:
Do you want a hug?
What NOT to say:
Stop feeling sorry for yourself.
(4) Depression is real .
What to say:
You are not going crazy.
What NOT to say:
So you’re depressed. Aren’t you always?
(5) There is hope .
What to say:
We are not on this earth to see through one another, but to see one another through.
What NOT to say:
Try not to be so depressed.
(6) You can survive this .
What to say:
When all this is over, I’ll still be here and so will you.
What NOT to say:
It’s your own fault.
(7) I’ll do my best to understand .
What to say:
I can’t really understand what you are feeling, but I can offer my compassion.
What NOT to say:
Believe me, I know how you feel. I was depressed once for several days.
(8) You won’t drive me away .
What to say:
I’m not going to leave you or abandon you.
What NOT to say:
I think your depression is a way of punishing us.
(9) I care about you .
What to say:
I love you. (Say this only if you mean it.)
What NOT to say:
Haven’t you grown tired of all this “me, me, me” stuff yet?
(10) We’ll get through this together .
What to say:
I’m sorry that you’re in so much pain. I am not going to leave you. I am going to take care of myself, so you don’t need to worry that your pain might hurt me.
What NOT to say:
Have you tried chamomile tea?
(http://www.health.com/)
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~ Life ~
- We have no choice of what color we're born
or who our parents are
or whether we're rich or poor.
What we do have is some choice
over what we make of our lives once we're here.
- If we don't change, we don't grow.
If we don't grow, we aren't really living.
- Character develops itself in the stream of life.
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Labels: quotes
~ Heart break ~
- When you are deeply in love, heartbreak can be traumatic. If you are going through a period of heartbreak, you must accept the fact that life goes on and so must you. Face those feelings of rejection and anger by acknowledging them, dealing with them, and then achieving closure. The most important thing is to get in touch with reality.
- People suffering from heartbreak find their body and mind reacting strangely even in normal situations. They experience mood swings. They avoid places and people that bring up nostalgic memories. And heartbreak songs make them weep uncontrollably.
Posted by fzia at 1:36 AM 0 comments
Labels: deep thought
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
~ Anti Aging Supplements - Fight Wrinkles From Within ~
Anti Aging Supplements - Fight Wrinkles From Within :
Choosing antioxidants to supplement your regular skin routine is an approach that has been validated scientifically. A study by French scientists found that woman taking vitamin C, vitamin E, and betacarotene had 23% fewer new wrinkles, and a reduction in existing wrinkles of 8%. Antioxidants stop the breakdown of collagen and elastin by free radicals.
Foods with the highest levels of antioxidants, as measured by the ORAC (oxygen radical absorbence capacity), listed from the highest: prunes, raisins, blueberries, kale, cranberries, spinach, raspberries, brussel sprouts, plums and broccoli.
Vitamin A :
is another important nutrient for the skin. A deficiency in vitamin A will reduce the effectiveness of skin treatments. Vitamin A is needed for the normal growth and renewal of skin cells. Our skin cells are constantly replacing each other, and new ones are pushed up to the surface as the old ones slough off. Not only is vitamin A an antioxidant, but it also nourishes the fat layer underneath the skin. Vitamin A keeps skin supple, and may prevent skin damage.
Symptoms of vitamin A deficiency include dry and rough skin, localized breakouts, fragile skin, wrinkle prone skin, poor skin texture, and splitting nails.
One thing to remember with taking vitamin A supplements is not to exceed the recommended daily dose, as it can build up in your body if taken in excess. Taking 10000 IU per day is fine.
Vitamin C
is another important beauty supplement. Not only does it help in skin repair by building collagen, but lower levels of vitamin C in the skin are associated with aging and UV damage. Taking 500mg to 2000mg per day, in divided doses, is recommended.
An excellent antioxidant supplement to take is alpha lipoic acid (ALA), especially if you're taking the other antioxidant vitamins C and E, and coenzyme Q10. Alpha lipoic acid is not only an antioxidant in its own right, but it has the capacity to recycle these other antioxidants. Alpha lipoic acid is also an anti inflammatory agent, and improves insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is associated with obesity and heart disease. ALA increases the rate at which glucose is removed from the bloodstream, and helps the body detoxify metals that have accumulated. Alpha lipoic acid also prevents the cross linking of fibers, which leads to aging and the development of wrinkles.
Alpha lipoic acid is produced by the body, but only in small amounts. It is used by the cells in their production of cellular energy, and we only benefit from its antioxidant effects if the amount of ALA in our bodies is greater than that which our cells need for normal functioning. And, unfortunately, the levels of ALA in our body decline as we age.
One advantage of alpha lipoic acid is that it is both fat and water soluble. This means it can work in all parts of our body, making it very versatile. Most antioxidants are either fat or water soluble, but not both. For example, vitamin A is fat soluble, and vitamin C is water soluble.
Taking about 50 to 100mg of alpha lipoic acid supplements a day has been suggested, though this supplement has not been tested on pregnant or breast feeding women.
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~ Antiaging Nutritional Supplements To Retain Youth ~
Antiaging Nutritional Supplements To Retain Youth :
In order to retain a youthful appearance, it's essential to eat healthy and exercise. Antiaging nutritional supplements and antioxidants play a vital role in our quest to stay young. Uncover these secrets that delay the onset of aging.
The desire that most people have in common is to slow down the onset of aging. While the onset of aging may not be able to be stopped completely, you may be able to delay it by taking antiaging nutritional supplements and antioxidants.
There are antiaging nutritional supplements and antioxidants found in the form of capsules, which you should not take until you have consulted your medical doctor even if these drugs can be purchased without prescription.
Another means of getting your daily intake of antiaging antioxidants is to focus your diet on healthy foods such as vegetables and fruits, white lean meat such as chicken, turkey or fish. If you cannot reach your daily intake of vitamins and minerals through your food, you can ask your healthcare practitioner or a dietician for guidance and expertise.
There are many benefits for purchasing natural antiaging supplements. Some of these benefits include minimal or absent side effects, easy to obtain and use. Antiaging supplements include natural supplements that are rich in antioxidants. These particular supplements are vitamin C, vitamin E and green tea. For more information on nutritional supplements, visit http://www.bodysupplementsinfo.com .
There are many benefits for purchasing natural antiaging supplements. Some of these benefits include minimal or absent side effects, easy to obtain and use. Antiaging supplements include natural supplements that are rich in antioxidants. These particular supplements are vitamin C, vitamin E and green tea. For more information on nutritional supplements, visit http://www.bodysupplementsinfo.com
(1) Vitamin C
A well-known vitamin that serves as an antiaging supplement, in the role as an antioxidant, is vitamin C. Vitamin C has demonstrated promising results in repelling free radicals. A effective plan to take vitamin C is a nutrition plan that includes healthy portions of fruits and vegetables. A diet rich in vitamin C, along with minimizing intake of food loaded with fat, will be effective in reducing the effects of aging.
(2) Vitamin E
As an antiaging supplement, antioxidants have been known to be successful at combating free radicals. An effective antioxidant is vitamin E. Specifically, consuming vitamin E protects certain cell membranes within the body that are attacked by free radicals. In providing this protection the fatty cell membranes fight against being mutated and therefore decrease the possibilities of cancerous cell growth from happening.
Also, vitamin E can be found in antiaging supplements that protect the skin from the aging process. Used as an essential ingredient in creams and lotions, vitamin E helps to provide a younger looking skin. This is accomplished as vitamin E acts as a moisturizer and helps to improve the resilience of the skin. Vitamin E can be found in supplements and many natural forms of food. These foods include fruits and vegetables.
(3) Green Tea Extract
One additional supplement found naturally in food products is green tea. When made into a hot drink or taken in supplement form, this antioxidant has produced encouraging results as an antiaging supplement. Similar to vitamin C and E in its ability to fight free radicals, green tea has distinguished itself by outperforming other supplements in its ability to perform in this antioxidant role. The antioxidant role of green tea has not only revealed its capability to protect cells from cancer, but also to protect the heart and the possible resistance to other illnesses that could weaken the body.
In order to retain a youthful appearance, it's essential to eat healthy and exercise. Staying out of direct sun or applying an appropriate sun screen is also vital. Sun can badly damage your skin, and will give you wrinkles if you don't avoid it's damaging rays. Antioxidants assist your body to combat everyday dangers which we have to face whether we like it or not.
* Visit http://www.antiaginglifesecrets.com for more advice on antiaging and skin care.
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Monday, September 20, 2010
~ Unspoken ~ ......
Unspoken ....
Deep inside I feel this pain
tears fall in my hands when I pray
Everywhere I go...I see you
and the cold breeze takes my breath away
I feel so lonely...
so lonely, since you left me
since you have chosen her
Now I realize the truth
you never wanted me in your life
its just only me
that needed you
but you ...
just needed me as a friend
a friend to chat
just only to eliminate boredom
not more than that
I should have known that earlier
before it left a deep scar on my heart
Its ok I guess
just watching you from far
untouch
embrace the reality
that I dont deserve to be yours
you had many women in your life
I'm just numbers
There was such a great barrier
between us
just like heaven and earth
you are fair ... I'm dark
you are young ... I'm old
The unspoken pain
left me in solitude ...
(me in pain .... inspired to write )
Posted by fzia at 10:48 PM 0 comments
Labels: poem (love)
Friday, September 17, 2010
~ Someone ~
Someone, somewhere .......
Someone..
Somewhere
Dreams of your smile
And while thinking of you
Thinks that life worthwhile
So whenever you lonely
Remember its true
Someone..
Somewhere..
Is thinking of you
(http://www.myhomeplanet.nl/Love1.html)
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Labels: poem (love)
~ Sometime, someone from somewhere ~
Sometime, someone from somewhere ...
(by Ravi Sathasivam )
Sometime, someone from somewhere .....
is thinking of you
And remembers your good thing that have been done
Let it be whoever is
but thoughts are always great
Sometime, someone from somewhere .....
wanting to steal your heart
and you will not even know about it
Let it be whoever is
but love has its own freedom to share
Sometime, someone from somewhere .....
dreaming of you
And feels your love runs through their heart
Let it be whoever is
but allow your heart to meet with their soul
Sometime, someone from somewhere .....
wanting to kiss you
And wants to feel your warm lips comfort them
Let it be whoever is
but let their love speak through lips
Sometime, someone from somewhere .....
wanting to love you
And wants to feel your soul in side them
Let it be whoever is
but allow the love to fulfill its thirst
Posted by fzia at 10:58 AM 0 comments
Labels: poem (love)
~ Someone ... Somewhere ~
Someone Somewhere ..........
Someone somewhere
who is missing you
Someone somewhere
who wish to talk to you
Someone somewhere
who wants to touch you
Someone somewhere
who always think about you
Never feel alone
because even if you dont believe
there's someone out there
Someone who loves you and you dont know it
Someone somewhere
there's always someone who hides their love
who just wont admit it
Someone somewhere
never put yourself down
cause someone always thinking about you
Dont ever take them for granted
cause someone out there is in love
in love with you
Everyone has to have a someone
Everywhere there has to be love
In every how there is a way
Remember now and forever
There's someone out there
...somewhere who loves you.
(I wrote this down, as soon as I reached home after came back from town...
just now I saw someone, who looked just like you... missing you)
Posted by fzia at 10:51 AM 0 comments
Labels: poem (love)
Thursday, September 16, 2010
~ Alone ~
Alone .......
Are you all alone?
Do you feel that
you stand in solitude in this crowded world?
Do you enjoy the company of yourself
or do you hate being alone?
Loneliness is not a desirable option,
but often it helps to unclog one's mind.
Spend a few minutes alone,
away from the maddening crowds
and delve deep into your soul.
As you drift into the chasms of your thoughts,
you will find harmony with the world.
Posted by fzia at 12:48 AM 0 comments
Labels: poem (emotion)
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
~ Ourselves ~
The most important subject to study in this whole life is ourselves.
What we generally do is to criticize others, speak ill of them, or dislike them;
but we always excuse ourselves.
The right idea is to watch our own attitude, our own thought and speech and action, and to examine ourselves to see how we react upon all things in our favor and in our disfavor, to see whether we show wisdom and control in our reactions or whether we are without control and thought. Then we should also study our body, for by this we should learn that the body is not only a means of experiencing life by eating and drinking and making ourselves comfortable, but that it is the sacred temple of God.
Posted by fzia at 5:39 PM 0 comments
Labels: deep thought
~ Happiness ~
Happiness ......
" There is no source of happiness other than that in the heart of man."
Man seeks happiness in pleasure, in joy, but these are only shadows of happiness. The real happiness is in the heart of man. But man does not look for it. In order to find happiness, he seeks pleasure. Anything that is passing and anything that results in unhappiness is not happiness.
In reality very few in this world know what happiness means. Pleasure is the shadow of happiness, for pleasure depends upon things outside ourselves; happiness comes from within ourselves. Happiness belongs to the heart quality; pleasure to the outer world. The distance between pleasure and happiness is as vast as that between earth and heaven. As long as the heart is not tuned to its proper pitch one will not be happy. That inner smile which shows itself in a man's expression, in his atmosphere, that belongs to happiness. If position were taken away and wealth were lost in the outer life, that inner happiness would not be taken away. And the smiling of the heart depends upon the tuning of the heart, the heart must be tuned to that pitch where it is living.
Posted by fzia at 5:20 PM 0 comments
Labels: deep thought
~ Decide ~
Every morning when we get up, the first thing we decide is:
What do I want?
Misery?
Blisfullness?
What am I going to choose today?
And it happens that we always choose blissfulness.
Posted by fzia at 5:16 PM 0 comments
Labels: deep thought
~ Decide ~
Decide .....
The best day of your life is the one
on which you decide your life is your own.
No apologies or excuses.
No one to lean on, rely on, or blame.
The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey -
and you alone are responsible for the quality of it.
This is the day your life really begins.
Posted by fzia at 5:12 PM 0 comments
Labels: deep thought
~ What you are in love with ~
What you are in love with ........
What you are in love with,
what seizes your imagination,
will affect everything.
It will decide what gets you out of bed in the mornings,
what you do with your evenings,
how you spend your weekends,
what you read,
who you know,
what breaks your heart,
and what amazes you with joy and gratitude.
Fall in love,
stay in love,
and it will decide everything.
Posted by fzia at 5:10 PM 0 comments
Labels: deep thought
~ Loved ~
The longer I live the more my mind dwells upon the beauty and wonder of the world…
I have loved the feel of the grass under my feet, and the sound of the running streams by my side. The hum of the wind in the treetops has always been good music to me, and the face of the fields has often comforted me more than the faces of men.
I am in love with this world...I have tilled its soil, I have gathered its harvest, I have waited upon its seasons, and always have I reaped what I have sown.
I have climbed its mountains, roamed its forests, sailed its waters, crossed its deserts, felt the sting of its frosts, the oppression of its heats, the drench of its rains, the fury of its winds, and always have beauty and joy waited upon my goings and comings.
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Posted by fzia at 4:53 PM 0 comments
Labels: deep thought
~ Created ~
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.
Posted by fzia at 4:51 PM 0 comments
Labels: deep thought
~ To Believe ~
To Believe...
To believe is to know that every day
is a new beginning.
It is to trust that miracles happen,
and dreams really do come true.
To believe is to know the value of a nurturing heart,
The innocence of a child's eyes
and the beauty of an aging hand,
for it is through their teachings we learn to love.
To believe is to find the strength
and courage that lies within us.
When it is time to pick up the pieces and begin again.
To believe is to know we are not alone,
That life is a gift and this is our time to cherish it.
To believe is to know that wonderful surprises
are just waiting to happen,
And all our hopes and dreams are within reach.
........If only we believe.
Posted by fzia at 4:49 PM 0 comments
Labels: poem (inspiration)
Sunday, September 12, 2010
~ Change Is A Sign Of Life ~
Change Is A Sign Of Life .......
All that is dead lies still and bare, without any respite in new dawn;
Your choice is either hide or dare, or turn into a still, lifeless pawn.
Learn from the brook onward flow and to flaunt wingspan from a lark;
Learn to shine bright, learn to glow like the firefly glistens in the dark.
You have no way but the one ahead; rise tall and make the most of it;
It is designed from glades you tread, opposing weakened urge to quit.
If you look around you'll see no hue sparkling in cold, shivering death;
In stillness, you just cannot construe, sign of another chance at breath.
The path is long or short as deemed, getting brighter as you dare strife,
It is made of fabric you have dreamed, with change being the sign of life.
Posted by fzia at 10:38 PM 0 comments
Labels: poem (inspiration)
~ Life is a River ~
Life is a river.
At its headwaters, it is small
and gentle, slow flowing.
As it proceeds downstream,
it widens and deepens,
with turbulence beginning
to mar its glassy surface.
For mile after mile, it rushes,
sometimes calmly, smoothly,
but at other times turning into
raging white water, bubbling
and churning until it opens
once again into calm water.
It nourishes others along the way
and in turn draws needed sustenance
from the many brooks and creeks
that connect with it.
There is harmony,
a balance of forces in its flow.
Sudden storms may erupt to send
excessive runoff into its banks,
temporarily flooding and harming
those lands it serves…but patience
sees its return to its peaceful path.
Through rapids, over waterfalls,
rising and falling with the rains or
drought, it stays its course,
consistent, dependable, tenacious.
Finally, this river reaches the delta,
where it spreads out as a sprawling,
flat plain mixing with the saline
of the sea.
Here it slows its flow
and, now spent, rests until disappearing
into the abyss that consumes it.
The calm of the eddies,
the exhilaration of the rapids,
the peril of the waterfalls,
and the peace of the delta,
all add richness to the river.
Posted by fzia at 10:22 PM 0 comments
Labels: poem (life)
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
~ Simplicity of Love ~
Simplicity of Love ......
Today,
something touched so deep
that it redeemed the good in me
and let the good in others shine.
Today,
the opener of hearts
healed the heart and
spoke of greatness in small things.
Today,
a tide of kindness came in and
filled me with ease.
Today,
forgiveness lifted me out of myself,
refreshing in the simplicity of it's love.
Posted by fzia at 5:46 PM 0 comments
Labels: poem (love)
~ I Was Nothing ~
I was Nothing ........
When my mind was cleansed of impurities,
like a mirror of its dust and dirt,
I recognized the Self in me:
When I saw Him dwelling in me,
I realized that He was the Everything
and I was nothing.
Posted by fzia at 5:45 PM 0 comments
Labels: deep thought
Sunday, September 5, 2010
~ My Longings ~
My Longings .....
A sad longing
I have for Peace.
A sweet longing
I have for Light.
A conscious longing
I have for self-transcendence.
A surrendered longing
I have for God-realisation.
A sleepless longing
I have for my perfect Perfection.
(sri chimnoy)
Posted by fzia at 5:47 PM 0 comments
Labels: poem (inspiration)
~ The Memories Of Ttime
The Memories Of Time .........
I was unrealised;
Therefore
I faded from the merciless memory of Time.
I was unrevealed;
Therefore
I faded from the unsympathetic memory of Time.
I was unmanifested;
Therefore
I faded from the indifferent memory of Time.
BUT NOW
Time shakes hands with me,
Time dines with me,
Time dances with me.
(sri chimnoy)
Posted by fzia at 5:26 PM 0 comments
Labels: poem (inspiration)
~ I Surrender ~
I Surrender .....
I surrender to joy
Because
Joy is power.
I surrender to love
Because
Love is a power sublime.
I surrender to oneness
Because
Oneness is the measureless power.
I surrender to God
Because
God is the absolute Power supreme.
Posted by fzia at 5:24 PM 0 comments
Labels: poem (inspiration)
~ I Touched ~
I touchded ........
I touched
The tail of jealousy.
It threw at me
A garland of curses.
I touched
The eyes of doubt.
They gave me a
A glass of venom-water.
I touched
The heart of fear.
It presented me
With incapacity-sea.
I touched
The soul of faith.
It offered me
God's Garland of Roses.
(sri chimnoy)
Posted by fzia at 5:20 PM 0 comments
Labels: poem (life)
~ True satisfaction in life.~
True satisfaction in life.......
Our philosophy is the philosophy of wisdom: first things first. Most human beings are wanting in peace, peace of mind. They enter into the hustle and bustle of life right in the morning, and during the whole day they do not have even an iota of peace. We feel that if we can do first things first we are being wise. Early in the morning, if we can pray to God for at least a few minutes, that means we are doing first things first.
We feel it is money-power, material wealth, that will give us satisfaction. But it is not material power; it is the inner power, spiritual power, that gives us real satisfaction. If God the Almighty will grant us peace of mind. And once we have peace of mind, no matter where we go and what activities we enter into, still we feel a sense of satisfaction.
Right now satisfaction is a far cry. But early in the morning if we pray to God for a few minutes, then we get peace of mind to some extent. And this peace of mind is undoubtedly true satisfaction in life.
Posted by fzia at 5:01 PM 0 comments
Labels: deep thought
~ Don't Judge ~
“ When we are able to resist the temptation to judge others, we can see them as teachers of forgiveness in our life, reminding us that we can only have peace of mind when we forgive, rather than judge. ”
Posted by fzia at 4:40 PM 0 comments
Labels: deep thought
~ Peace of Mind ~
“There are many things that are essential to arriving at true peace of mind, and one of the most important is faith, which cannot be acquired without prayer.”
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Labels: deep thought
Saturday, September 4, 2010
~ Why ~
"If Islam is so good, why is it that so many Muslims turn out to be Mat Rempits @ Highway Hooligans, drug addicts, robbers, rapists, fornicators, baby dumpers, etc? Doesn't that show that Islamic teachings has its obvious shortcomings?"
Why ? .....
(http://mahaguru58.blogspot.com/)
Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Dear brothers and sisters,
I am sure that many of those who are not Muslims have at one time or another asked these very same questions to their Muslim friends who might have been caught in an awkward situation to try and answer them?
Yes, it is true that realistically speaking, we are not our brothers or sisters keepers and we can't answer on the behalf of so many out there today who despite knowing their status as Muslims still recalcitrantly commit all kinds of sin and injustice not only towards others but also upon their own selfs out of their ignorance or just plain stupidity!
Who can we blame except these very Muslims in name only for throwing themselves into the cesspit's of human lusts and wanton desires borne perhaps out of their rebellious streak inside their often convoluted mindsets?
Why is it that so many do ask that the majority of those wayward youths here in Malaysia who end up as 'Mat Rempits @ Highway Hooligans' are usually made up of those who belong to the Malay ethnicity and whose faith are said to be Islam?
How come that these so called Muslim youths commit so much problems not only to themselves but also to the Malays as a whole community and subsequently pose a serious challenge to the direction and future of this country's aspirations and development objectives?
What causes these social delinquents to run havoc and go against the grain so to speak?
Its not like they are truly the scum of the earth and the seed of those who are the heinous spawn of some bloody demons in human form?
No! Quite a large number of them are the offspring of good natured, well meaning Muslim parents, who do not fail to observe the Islamic principles and decent Ways of Life that is enjoined upon each and every Believer in Allahu Ta'ala and the Blessed Final Messenger of Ar Rahman, Muhammad ibni Abdullah, Sallalahu Alaihi Wassallam!
Why do these mostly Malay youths end up as the imbeciles who terrorize Malaysian motorists on our highways, cause so much mayhem and destruction to others, pose a severe headache to our Malaysian Highway Authority, Royal Malaysian Police and also to our general Malaysian society as a whole?
The evidences of their notoriety are so numerous posted online that it would be an exercise in futility to try and gather all such uploaded videos and post it here to furnish proof of what disturbs many of us in dealing with these vermins?
How do young, innocent babies grow up into becoming a major headache not only for Malaysian society as a whole entity but mainly embarrassing those of us who are Muslims into trying to explain the root causes for these demented groups vicious crimes?
What sets them off to end up as rampaging, marauding violent heartless gangsters and mindless freaks who cause so much heartache for so many and in the truest sense of the word are better off dead than alive?
Yes, I really mean it!
Those of you who might be surprised to see me saying this maybe have yet to witness quite a number of those videos that showcase their depraved cruelty towards members of the fairer sex who have become ravaged and devastated victims of their sexual orgies and gang rapes if not mass molestations?
Videos that were recorded by the heartless fiends themselves and arrogantly uploaded to many online websites in a brutal trumpeting of their vicious depraved crimes that have yet to be dealt with affirmatively by our local anti crime and law enforcement agencies!
How does one try and answer the question above and attempt to pinpoint the root causes that turns good natured young adolescents into rampaging evil swarms of menacing hoodlums on two wheels turning our nation's roads and highways into their arena of anti social, anti religious theaters of every abominable dastardly exhibitions of all that is so wrong and an endless source of danger and destruction not only to themselves but also to others who just happen to be so unfortunate to share the highways with these demented criminals at the same time?
Who do we blame?
The parents for failing to nurture their offspring's to remain true to the doctrines of our Islamic faith, no matter where they end up at or whatever age they reach as they grow up away from parental observation and control?
The teachers and educators for failing to instill a sense of self discipline and personal values upon their wards as they grow up first as primary schoolkids, then secondary school students, college and university attendees and eventually ending up as adults who can either be a boon or bane to society?
The ulamaks who fail to corral and see to it that the young Muslims in the ummah are made to be aware of their social and religious obligations not only towards themselves but to the ummah as a general society of God Conscious and self regulating believers?
The government authorities both from the BN and also the PR whose job it is to see to it that their law enforcement agencies and authorities are empowered adequately enough to curtail any such breaches of law and order by anyone within their jurisdiction, regardless of their age or social position?
Or the Malay Sultans themselves as the highest authorities of this nation where Their Royal Majesties hold absolute power and authority to dictate and see to it that in accordance with their Royal Positions as Keepers of the Islamic Faith in their respective Malay States and the Yang Di Pertuan Agong himself as the Supreme King of Malaysia for failing to nip these social problems in the bud so to speak by remaining stoic and silent in relation to the cropping up of these major social headaches that has rocked our nation lately?
Who do we really point our fingers at for failing to bring these rampaging rascals to book?
Why is it that we as a people often end up sympathizing with those irresponsible parents who often cry foul when their wayward offsprings end up dead or comatized in the hospitals when they are dealt with by our men in blue in the course of their job and responsibilities as law enforcement agencies?
This was very obvious with the recent death by misadventure of a wayward young teenager who took his sister's car without consent and ended up shot to death by the police who truly would have had no idea as to who they were dealing with in the dead of the night when he sped on recklessly after a spate of accidents and grazing by of cars and motorcycles despite being warned and given notice to stop on that tragic night in Shah Alam!
Another case has cropped up of a father who cries police brutality when his unlicensed son who tried to evade the long arm of the law now lies in a coma on a hospital bed when he was whacked in an encounter with the police who were just doing their duty!
Who do we blame for all these young teenagers and adolescents crimes?
Islam?
You who are not a Muslim or even if you are one must truly be crazy if you blindly assume that our Islamic faith has anything to do with these self inflicted tragedies!
These wayward rampaging rascals brought it upon themselves out of their own deviated choices!!!
The Malay Muslim parents, teachers and educators, religious scholars and ulamaks, law and security enforcement agencies, departments or ministries, government and local rulers or authorities, Malay Sultans and even The Yang Di Pertuan Agong ~ Supreme King of Malaysia HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THESE FIENDS CHOICES TO COMMIT CRIME AND MAYHEM in the first place!!!
To put it short and crystal clear, ISLAM has never taught its adherents to go commit all such vicious crimes in the first place!!!!
A true Muslim who knows his or her religion's even the most basic principles will never go and harm another!
Our religion deems it HARAM for any Muslim to go commit any injustice towards others or even upon our own self's!
I seriously call upon each and every person who tries to be a smart ass and pin the blame upon my faith of Al Islam for every bloody mistake or crime that is being committed by any idiot male or female, young or old, educated or a plain nincompoop, to please get it clear that these crimes are committed by the said individual or individuals out of their own stupid choice!!!
Yes, my language is not that flowery in this instance because I practically am fed up of the constant witch hunting of my faith by those who obviously do not have a bloody clue of what they are accusing us of in the first place?
Disbelievers who blindly go and worship their own misguided figments of their own imagination as to be their creator have the gall to come lay blame upon Allahu Ta'ala's very own Way of Life that He, the Almighty has seen fit to reveal for us, mortal created beings of His to observe and use as our Guide towards Life?
Come on! Grow the hell up and clear your befuddled minds from all such misconclusions about Islam.
Islam is perfect! Muslims are not!
Not even me for Allah's Sake!
One does not blame Islam for the mistakes and sins committed by those who fail to observe its teachings in the first place.
I challenge any one Non Muslim or Muslim to come forward and furnish proof of any Islamic tenet or principle that allows any such crimes committed by the anti social elements in question to me here!!!
Please be man or woman enough to back up your accusations against Islam being responsible for the misdeeds of these Malay 'Muslim' crooks and criminals out there with solid evidence and justifications!!!
Not just another screwed up self who does not know heck what the hell you are trying to pin the blame on Islam borne out of your own ignorance?
Make sure that you know exactly what you are going to talk about and back it up with logic and rational comment.
Don't wish to waste my time trying to make sense to those who post gibberish as their defense or grounds for such unfounded allegations allegations against Islam!
* As promised, here are my additions to the issue being raised here.
If we are to be fair in dealing with this question, can we turn the pointing finger here from aiming at the Malay Muslims and ask as to why most of the serious criminals here in Malaysia also consist of other ethnics as well?
The Indians and Chinese are also in quite a large number listed as those inclined to rob and rape people and have been on record many a times of having committed brutal assault and murder of many innocents.
Does their faith of Hinduism or Buddhism/Taoism teach them to do that?
Surely not!
It is these criminals themselves who commit such sins not as taught by their faiths ; that is if they even practiced such beliefs in the first place?
So, it is not the faiths which are to be blamed but the crooks themselves including those who are Malays but Muslim in name only.
I rest my case with this on answering Question # 2.
Published by MAHAGURU58 at 9:30 PM
Labels: Islamic Affairs, Questions
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drafunt said...
My only advice to the non muslims is to look at ISLAM itself and not the so call followers. Because most of the Malays are only by definition (Malaysian definition) a muslim.....they never discovered the religion,only a birthright. This is the reason why there are so many misunderstanding even amongst the Malays themselves and unfortunately has frightened the non muslim from trying to learn about Islam. What can we say when the non muslims look at the muslims and SEE NO DIFFERENCE in how the Malays live.......they drink (or make a living via it), they gamble (or make a living via it), they "party" all the time, they fornicate, they wear revealing clothes, they indulge in bribery...etc. They argue about petty things trying to be more Islamic then others yet failed to do the main things.
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