Thursday, November 15, 2007

Echo of Life

Ahmad and his son, Ahmadi were walking in the forest.

Suddenly the boy trips and feeling a sharp pain he screams, Ahhhh!? Surprised, he hears a voice coming from the mountain, Ahhhh!?

Filled with curiosity, he screams: Who are you?? but the only answer he receives is: Who are you??

This makes him angry, so he screams: You are a coward!? and the voice answers: You are a coward!?

He looks at his father, asking, Dad, what is going on??

Son,?the man replies, Pay attention!? Then he screams, I admire you!? The voice answers: I admire you!?

The father shouts, You are wonderful!? and the voice answers: You are wonderful!?

Then the father explains, people call this ECHO but truly it is LIFE Life always gives you back what you give out. Life is a mirror of your actions.

If you want more love, give more love! If you want more kindness, give more kindness!
If you want understanding and respect, give understanding and respect!
If you want people to be patient and respectful to you, give patience and respect!

This rule of nature applies to every aspect of our lives.? Life always gives you back what you give out.

Your life is not a coincidence, but a mirror of your own doings.

Thursday, August 9, 2007

FOR YOU

When I was a little child,
I still recall our happy days we shared together.
I’m the youngest in the family and they think I’m a spoiled brat,
But I guess I’m not.

You’re my mentor; you taught me a lot of things in life,
Things that are useful to our everyday life.
As a Dad, you showed me the how, the why, and the where,
No matter what has come about, you were always there.

Dad, some days I hear your voice and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...
it seems the sound has been erased.
Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.
Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my choice.

Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.
Today, Allah, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.
AL FATIHAH
'Crying was an acceptable outlet, even if it made you feel raw and empty inside, it was still better than that build up of resentment that grew from not letting your emotions out.' -Dorothy Koomson for My Bestfriend's Girl-