Let's make it Right...

We make our lives more complicated than they actually are.  More of us are concerned with proving ourselves than to worry about the rest of the world.  We are so determined to be right in everything that we step over and hurt all the people in our way, regardless of how much they mean to us.  Today I heard three lines, which made me realize how much simpler our life would be; if we were to follow these three basic rules:

“The Person Is More Important Than the Point”

                How many of us can think of a time when we were so indulged in making a point that we ignored how much we actually hurt a loved one.  All of us do this countless times in a day; whether we admit it or not.  As Isaac Newton once said “Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy."

“Being Kind Is More Important Than Being Right”

                Ever told a person they are right just to make them happy?  Not many of us do that.  You might actually make it right by simply being kind and leave an everlasting mark of kindness in that person’s heart towards you.  As the Hadith reassures us “He who is deprived of kindness and gentleness is, in fact, deprived of all good." (Muslim)

“Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say”

Usage of words is not a difficult thing, but meaning those words is.  Before advising unto others, consider if it really stands true to your own self.  As the Arabic proverb goes “A slip of the foot is safer than that of the tongue.”

Project 365 - Ray of Happiness (March 8, 2012)

Today was an even better day.  Better because of the weather, but most of all because I was able to see the first blooming flowers.  You could only imagine my excitement when suddenly my eyes landed on these flowers.  I had to stop, take a picture and admire their beauty for a few moments.

I certainly do not give much thought to people passing by and giving me weird looks.  They must think I have never seen flowers in my life; but you know what I have learned that, seeing something that makes your heart really happy is a very rare opportunity.  All in all, my happiness certainly made the day enormously brighter.

Project 365 - Mister Softee (March 7, 2012)

Today was such a nice day, after so long.  The sun was out, the wind was blowing and the cold was gone.  Sitting under the sun felt so surreal.  It seemed as if everyone was outside enjoying the weather.  There were happy faces, happy people and weather.  Everything was just awesome.

Most of all, the most amazing thing was eating ice cream.  Soft cones by Mister Softee.  Carrying five cones in my hand for three blocks with my sister, just to enjoy it with everyone at home was priceless.

Project 365 - That Feeling! (February 26, 2012)

If I had to name my favorite jewelry item, rings would be amongst the chart toppers.  I remember visiting the mall back in December with a friend of mine.  She had to purchase a gift for a friend and I tagged along to the jewelry cases.  Ofcourse being a girl, there is a natural tendency to be inclined towards jewelry items. 

While we were looking for a suitable jewelry item, my eyes stopped on this cute pink ring.  It was one of those rare moments where I suddenly wished I could buy that ring.  After trying out the ring and finding out that it was my birth stone (Sapphire), there was more of a reason to buy that ring.  Unfortunately, at that moment, it was sort of out of my price range.    

Every time I went to the mall after that time I made sure to check the ring prices, if it was on sale yet or not; and I would tell myself “not yet! Don’t worry if it is meant to be yours, it will be.”  You know telling yourself this line and waiting patiently is probably the hardest thing and you can only imagine how my face had turned out when I went to the mall and saw the ring had been purchased by someone else.  Just like any other person would, I said “see you should have just bought it then,” but another voice emerged “it’s ok, at least now you know it wasn’t meant to be yours; so why be sad over someone else’s fate?” 

Call it a coincidence or mere fate; my friend handed me a bag and said “Happy Valentine’s Day.”  I looked at her in shock, we don’t really buy each other valentine’s days gifts; but coincidently enough this year we both planned to give each other a gift and kept it a secret.   I opened the bag and to my amazement, there it was! The ring! The ring I had wanted for the past three months.  The ring I had happily accepted to be not in my fate.  It was the most amazing feeling ever, Alhumdulillah. 

There are very few moments in life, when you truly smile; your eyes shine, your heart’s content and you cannot help but to be in that magical state of mind.  

Project 365 - Just a Few Weeks (February 21, 2012)

Passing through these flowers reminded me of how spring is only a few weeks away.  My favorite time of the year.  When all you see is different colored flowers, greenery, birds, and the amazing food markets.  Everyone is out, everything seems happy, and even the sun smiles everyday.

Project 365 - Unexpected Happens (February 10, 2012)

Sometimes life gets so unexpected that when you learn to accept the way things are; what you had wanted to happen, happens all of a sudden (If it makes sense).  

After a whole day's worth of waiting and not being able to try Auntie Ann's Pretzel; the unexpected happens the next day.  Even though I had given up on my dream of finding the Pretzel around town; suddenly I find myself in front of the stand.  So I happily announce that I have finally Tried the Auntie Ann's pretzel and with more joy that I am in love with the Pretzels!