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| Wednesday, November 14, 2007 |
| Having a purpose in life. |
Things like this do not always happens. But when it does, it touches the heart of its readers.
Hopefully it touches your heart too. Let me tell you a story that can change how you look at things. Maybe it will give you a new reason to breathe and keep on breathing.
One day I decided to quit...I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality.... I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God."God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"His answer surprised me. "Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?" "Yes", I replied. "When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water. The fern quickly grew from the earth.Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo."In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. The same in year four. "Then in the fifth year, a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern, it was seemingly small and insignificant.But just six months later, the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, You have actually been growing roots? I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you."Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern. Yet they both make the forest beautiful."Your time will come", God said to me. "You will rise high" "How high should I rise?" I asked. "How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return."As high as it can?" I questioned"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can." I left the forest, realizing that God will never give up on me.And He will never give up on you. Never regret a day in your life. Good days give you happiness; Bad days give you experiences; Both are essential to life.
Stand up and look around. There are more things to look forward to than you thought u have.
Thanks to Hashley for the email. I needed it. I know you do to.
Fadhli
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| posted by Fadhli. @ 11:57 AM |
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Nothing could ever beat the sincere words of wisdom of a true friend. And this is just like doa. I pray that Allah keeps you strong, Fad. May us be wiser in the times to come.
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Heyya fad. Thanks.
This has really made my day ;)
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Beautiful story =)
"Sometimes, Allah breaks our spirit to rate our soul. Allah breaks our heart to make us whole. Allah sends us pain so we can be stronger. Allah sends us failure so we can be humble. Allah sends illness so we can take care of ourselves. Sometimes, Allah takes everything away from us so we can learn the value of everything he has given us. Allahuakbar."
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Nothing could ever beat the sincere words of wisdom of a true friend. And this is just like doa. I pray that Allah keeps you strong, Fad. May us be wiser in the times to come.