When the going gets tough

Days come and go, leaving memories printed in our hearts.
Some may regard their lives as a routine.
Others, exploring and discovering more of what's installed for 'em.

As time goes forward and never stagnant
We are forced to think and move ahead
As we grow older and hopefully wiser
We can't run from new responsibilities

And as a Muslim, our days should better
Today from yesterday, tomorrow than present
And as I think much deeper in detail
I wonder, keep on wondering

Earlier today, the sharings yours truly had
With some dear sisters on the facets of life
The truth, when reality bites
The things we think of when age rises
Dilemma of sisters?

Can't deny the fact I have to go through
When the going gets tough, the tough gets going
But it's all a matter of the equipments you bring
The knowledge you instill
As much as I'm not a super woman
I should learn from the 'alim

At least it's a wake up call I bring upon myself
And I hope when the time comes
I'll be able to juggle them
Life will change, and I have started some
But I just need consistency
To continue with the rest
To achieve something for the benefit
Of myself, and the people I care and love...

Saturday Summit

Kekuatan bukan terletak pada tubuh yang sasa. Kekuatan bukan juga terletak pada tajamnya sindiran kata. Kekuatan terletak pada manisnya bicara berhikmah, juga pada kesabaran yang dipilih dalam kemarahan.

Kesabaran perlu dipraktikkan dalam kehidupan seharian. Setiap hari, kita dibelenggu dengan pelbagai masalah. Kita sering mengata dan mengherdik rakan-rakan kerana hilang pertimbangan. Mungkin terlupa bahawa kita, insan kerdil, mesti bijak mengimbangi diri dan menilai buruk dan baik perbuatan kita.

Kesabaran ibarat mendaki bukit atau gunung. Beratnya timbangan beg yang kita bawa umpama timbunan masalah yang dipikul. Adakah beg itu dibuang ke tepi? Atau kita keluarkan isi di dalam beg itu kerana benda-benda itu adalah keperluan kita juga? Kalau mahukan beg ringan, keluarkan makanan yang perlu, jadi ringankan? Begitu juga dengan masalah, kita keluarkan satu persatu dan cuba leraikan supaya menjadi ringan.

Masalah akan tetap datang. Sama seperti beg kita tadi. Kalau kita perlu mandi, baju yang basah akan menyebabkan beg kita berat semula. Dengan beg yang berat itu jugalah kita perlu teruskan perjalanan menuju destinasi impian. Jangan lupa senyum :)

Cuma hari Sabtu lalu, masalahku tidak seberat mana. Hanya mengajak teman-teman yang ingin sama berjuang walaupun destinasinya berbeza. Harap-harap destinasi impianku menjadi. Kepada J, jadikan penghijrahan baru ini satu batu loncatan ke arah kejayaan. Semoga berjaya dalam kerjaya baru.

Selamat maju jaya, J!

"The secret of happiness is to see all the marvels of the world, and never to forget the drops of oil on the spoon." - Paulo Coelho

Unravel the news!

Remembered the day when I was told he was not accepted.
In this rat-race society, everyone wants something satisfying.
Something that leads them to their comfort zone.
And to get that, they need to pay the price.
On the other hand, those who easily got through, stumble and and fall from grace.
Was it because of glory? Popularity? Peers?

And Allah has His ways of testing His servants.
Even when you think you have failed.
When chance is not by your side.
Maybe it's a wake up call for you.
Anything can change with a twist of fate.

His hopes were shattered although he was eligible.
During the results, that March.
At the last minute, today, his dreams came true.
To be placed in one of the tertiary institutions.
A faculty which breeds outdoor potentials.

One just graduated from the design faculty. Did well. My Izdi.
One a freshie in the adventure scene. Hope to excel. My Ayid.
Both fields, passion of mine as well.
It runs in the blood, I guess.

Welcome to poly life my dear Ayid.
Dip in Outdoor & Adventure Learning, huh?
Great.
Another potential whom I'd tap for resources, hihi.
And of course, for future developments.

There was a verse of poetry that stated:

the coming days shall unravel the mystery and the news may appear from where you could never see

And when you ask Him for guidance, you should believe. He'll show you.

Just another news that made my day seemed brighter.

You're a lucky chap. I'm a delighted cousin.

Past, Present & Future

It wasn't a turning point of life.
The big turning point happened few years ago.
But yesterday, when eyes met, the only thing was to let it be.
She smiled radiantly, not emitting hope. Perhaps, that distant smile.
Almost hugged, the warmest, to yours truly.

Exchanged news. Felt happy on the current situation.
That was the choice made, for the better.
Then, we had our goodbyes.

Needed solace the moment the engine was off.
Stayed awhile in the car with surging emotions.
It was gushing. The mind went blank.
Still walking forward is the best medicine.
It has worked so far.
Past actions were lessons to succeed in life.

Like some snippets of a story from Qisas,

“Then you must do one of two things, either forgive or leave that person to Allah and pray for justice.”
It would be better and a higher level of piety.”
“I cannot.”
“Then you must leave that person to Allah and move forward.”

* * *

"Look at your past straight in the eyes and resolve it. Say goodbye to it, turn and move forward. Leave the past where it belongs — in the past. And don’t carry it with you to burden your present.”

* * *

“ You have control over how you act towards life’s events. Your reactions steer your life.”
“ What about forgiveness?”
“ Yes, forgiveness is the highest and most noble of virtues. When you are hurt by careless words, say, ‘For all the times I’ve spoken thoughtlessly, I forgive you.’ If someone oppresses you, say, ‘For all the times I’ve misused my power, I forgive you.’ If someone cheats you and betrays you, say, ‘For every time I’ve been a fool, I forgive you.’ Then the One who is the source and owner of love, forgiveness, and mercy will take you close to Him and your heart will be free.”

And I do need your forgiveness Allah.

For the heedless word I've said.

To those I've hurt.

At any time or any place.

And to the person whom our eyes met,

insyaAllah, hope to meet you once more

On the special day...