“Our task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” ― Rumi
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You know a person has lived her or his life to the fullest when there are too many stories to tell about this person.
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My love for writing and telling stories has always been inspired by my own beautiful grandma who always made the time to tell us her stories whether it be horror or her WW2 survival story or how she migrated to Brunei. Back when we were kids, when the electricity was out, it was one of the best times with her when she stayed at our house and where we'd circle around her, so she could tell her stories to us. Honestly, as a kid, I used to wish that the power interruption was longer so we all could unplug longer and be present more. I love her so much for this.
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I remember all of her stories (even the horror ones lol) because she was so so passionate when she told her stories.
Just through telling stories, we were able to connect at a deeper level.
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This is the legacy that I hope to continue. I will keep writing about you or anything that reminds me of your character. You will continue to live in our stories so that people may be inspired even if you are no longer here. May you meet Allah being your best self. Can't wait to see a younger version of you in Jannah ❤
#storytelling
#love
Love this photo of late nini ❤
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The best thing about her is that she remembers everyone and knows how to make others laugh. Her laugh is contagious too. One thing that I want to share that I'll always remember her by is that she loves to visit people even those younger than her. She loves people, especially her grandchildren. She always make a personal du'a when we'd hug her and somehow makes it funny. And if I need to talk about her energy.. she really made things happen.
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This year's Raya will be different without you when you are the person we look forward to meeting on the first day of Raya..
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94 years of life fully lived with love in various forms and no regrets. Insha Allah, we'll see you again where we can laugh together forever. ❤❤❤
Leadership is a topic that I've only been reading about as I was trying to understand why it's important and how I can be a better leader. But I feel like I've failed so many times that I ended up wanting to do things on my own. But you can't grow if you are alone.
And Alhamdulillah, Allah answered my prayers.
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I've learned that being a leader isn't just an external journey but starts from within and ourselves. People that we will lead will emulate our characteristics and we are accountable for their less favourable attitudes. I used to think that leaders always have to be opinionated, loud, directive and extroverted. But it's opposite to what I've understood. It's more than that! I feel so reassured knowing that the best leaders are those who are authentic, real, serving to others and who are able to admit wrong. I feel this so strongly because these are my own values.
And I just feel more and more excited to lead with the pure intention to serve others and lead them to have a better life insha Allah. But I can't do that if I am not able to lead my own life first and foremost.
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So, here's my dream board! Which gives me another level of satisfaction as I am a lot clearer and intentional with what I want and to not be afraid to dream big. So guys, don't be afraid to dream big 👏👏👏
The best part was to listen to others' dreams who are as big and even more than yours. We need to be around these people alllllll the time. Big dreams will allow us to live purposefully that we don't have time to feel sorry for ourselves and make actions within our control instead! Bad days are there but I'll share my learning points on another post because its too long to do it here 😂
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No words can describe how grateful I am to have had the experience this amazing bootcamp by @richworks_official and @azizanosman_official. Thank you 😭😭😭
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Also, thank you to @almuyassargroup for giving me this opportunity. I pray that I will be able to give to the fullest, give to my family what they deserve, to my community and more insha Allah. Time to wake up and work harder now. With Allah and for Allah ❤ Alhamdulillah
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#leadership
#dreambig
#workhard
#authenticleader
In Surah Al-Mulk, it starts with the description of His power and the afterlife.
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Then it advances to an ayat that describes the layering of the sky and seamlessness of the Earth. When we ponder upon it, it actually describes the continuity of our lives as a child to a teen to an adult and one day... into just a soul. There is going to be an afterlife---as unrealistic as it sounds right about this moment.
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Only if we are conscious enough that there is will be an afterlife, then we'd understand that this life is just a test. It's temporary and as dark as this sounds, we are all going to leave this place that we treat as if it's our permanent world.
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But don't mistaken a test as a punishment because a test exists to purify us and extract the best parts of ourselves in order for us to be ready enough to stand in front of Our Lord. This world is also a sign of Allah's mercy because in this test, we also get to enjoy it. This world is both a test and a mercy. So don't ever give up. Yes, sometimes it can be unbearable and almost feels like a punishment but it isn't. If we sin, we have now, our time and opportunity to return to Him again and again until our last breath. It's not ever going to be perfect. Don't expect it to be. Perfection belongs to Jannah.
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This life is nothing more than just a continuous journey of purfying our hearts to return its Owner.
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(I got this just from listening to NAK's few minutes lecture on this Surah. Its amazing guys. Actually there's mooore than just I can't even)
Not everyone is courageous enough to admit that they're broken and lonely on social media. Social media is like a city. You are not physically alone but you don't realise you are until you sit and stare.
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Some would rather go offline and deactivate their social media accounts so that they'd stop comparing their lives with others' that in their skewed views are more successful as compared to theirs.
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I know this is more prevalent in the younger generations. Not assuming. I asked recently at least 2 people born in the 2000s about why do struggle more to get through school etc. Other than a problem that is commonly rooted in family problems.. it's social media.
They said "Because in social media, you are more connected with people you don't even know but you can't help but compare"
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I said I didn't have to think about this when I was just their age! Social media was still a new thing and not a part of our everyday lives. I only started having an IG account during my 1st year of Uni but I didn't have the intention to grow it or do more until I found my purpose behind this tool.
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But now I realise one thing too: I need to start protecting my own boundaries too. I can't give my all here. Soooo, for the year #2020, I am thinking to start more focusing on giving more through emails where I can be more open intentionally and write more in depth. Plus I only get to do this to those who are genuinely interested 😂 so its a win-win.
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I'm not gonna beat behind the bush. I don't mind who you are and what you do. All I care about is I get to give values and help whatever I can through my writing, podcasts or videos etc.
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Who would have thought courage has a lot to do with one's ability to be vulnerable enough to have tough conversations?
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I always thought courage has more to do with being more outspoken and being able to withstand enough pressure without breaking at all. But I am so so reassured, more so after a few pages in to "Dare to Lead" by Brene Brown. It is to rumble with vulnerability (Swipe ⏩ to see what I mean) .
So hooked. So practical. So heartfelt. So, so real. (I so wanna write like Brene Brown ugh ❤)
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Have a feeling I am going to get the book done by next week 😂
What are ya'll current reads? 🤔 Curious (also interested in malay reads btw)
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#brenebrown #toughconversations #vulnerability #sensitive #daretolead #lead #leadership #leader
Well quoted 👌👌💯
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