Beauty and Pride

The sun doesn't shine to boast with pride, it shines for God, for trees, for light.

The stars aren't just decorative sight, they're there to point, to help, to guide.

Flowers don't just bloom for pretty exhibit, no nectar, no honey, no bees deny it.

Rainbows exist to prove the trick, there's always pain, not always pleasure, but living is worth it.

Turning heads is easy. catching eyes is petty. stealing hearts is a treat, keeping them is the intricate bit.
   
Beauty lies not in just the physiques, choose purpose, patronage, modesty, not conceit.

Women Proposing

it really bugs me, how easy it is for people to say "why wait for men to propose, women can too you know!"..

yeah!! i know that!! thank you so much for always reminding me..
seriously, thanks.. (<--- not being sarcastic! seriously!)

but seriously (pardon the repetition of the word), it's not so easy to actually do it now is it??

don't get me wrong, it's not that the statement bugs me, it's the fact that I can't bring myself to do it..

ok, some might argue, maybe it's not time?? maybe..but time, when will it be time?? it waits for none!! remember??!

well, TAKE ACTION then! duuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhh....

easy for you to say! (<--- MIND telling HEART!!)

anyway, examining facts..how do you go about doing it?? firstly, let's check, what are the prerequisites??

if you see him as a GOOD MUSLIM, has a LIKABLE PERSONALITY, GOOD HUSBAND/FATHER MATERIAL, and you literally just LIKE what you see, what else is there to it?? JUST GO FOR IT!! right?? RIGHT???

eeeeeekkkkkk!!!! (wrong buzzer sound!) HiiiEEEELL NO!!!
(literally, say NO to HELL <--- advertisement) moving on..

you can't just jump into it! instead, make a checklist..

(Abilities)

ಠCOOKING (with the help of youtube)

ಠCLEANING (according to mood)

ಠRESPECTING (certain people)

ಠOBEYING (not always, opsss)

ಠCOMPROMISING (aaaaaaa????)

ಠTOLERATING (hmmmmm????)

ಠSACRIFICING (yeaaaaaaah, i guess)

ಠRAISING CHILDREN (not just taking care, which IS easy-ER)

ಠLOVE TOWARDS ALLAH/RASULLULLAH/FAMILY/SELF

ok, im toooootally not ready, yet! though the fact that marriage completes ones religion is a plus point, really, is that strong enough a reason??

ok, say that the answer is yes, and everything is ticked!

(preparations)

☑SPIRITUAL

☑EMOTIONAL

☑PHYSICAL

☑MENTAL

now what are you waiting for??? JUST DO IT ALREADY!!

really?? just do it?? OK!! I'LL DO IT!! wait!! aaaarrrgghhh!! what if???
aaaaaa...im...mmmmm....welllll...(<--- this) it's normal right?? im normal aren't i?? yes?? YEESSSS??? O_o??

so, now what?? well, all i can say is, PRAY, WAIT and SEE..we might not know who's meant for us, but Allah is GREAT, HE knows what we know not, ask for HIS guidance, and courage..

if you do it, and get rejected, it's because Allah is teaching you to be strong in accepting HIS plans..be patient and never give up..

and, say you have been wanting to do so, but never got to it. and when you suddenly do get the strength to ask (given that you don't know his status), he's not available..well, that definitely answers it..HE'S NOT MEANT FOR YOU! of course, Allah knows better and best..

in searching for something, the destination is always worth the journey..prepare and work for the best, and the best (which might not always be what you seek) you shall receive..insyaAllah.. (^_^)

but if you are accepted, (in which case one should prostrate and thank Allah) Alhamdulillah, it's because it's best for you, and it's meant to be..though this shouldn't be a factor to just leave it all to Allah, cause Allah did mention in the Quran:

"Never will Allah change the condition of a people, until they change it themselves" (Al-Ra'd : 11)

either way, we should always put effort, be consistent, be patient and pray..may Allah bless us all with the best..amin..

ps: this was supposed to be a note to self, an internal debate, but yeah..sharing IS caring..let's practice islamic reasoning shall we?? (^_^) wallahua'lam..

The Prophet Muhammad salallahu 'alayhi wa sallam said:

"The world is an ornament, and the best ornaments of all are righteous women".

Politics

Dear brothers and sisters..
i believe that everyone in the world is entitled to happiness, respect and love..that said, i just wanted to remind all, in the light of recent events in Malaysia, please dont go overboard in trying to make a stand..fight for your rights, fight for the oppressed, fight for religion, fight for your country and nation, in the name of God..but don't fight among yourselves..please..be wise, remember what the Prophet SAW has taught us..never once did he utter a bad word, nor an insult, not even to the person (Wahsyi) who killed his beloved uncle (Hamzah RA)..even to him, the Prophet only looked away, when he came to see the Prophet after embracing Islam..

Dear friends and family..
yes, politics is important, but please remember never to go overboard..please don't encourage violence on the younger generation..a demonstration should be a way to get people to listen, to understand, to show importance of an issue we're fighting for, not as a threat..please, carry it out peacefully..don't argue over who is right and who is wrong, like a monkey fighting over a banana..debate, intelligently, respectfully, we are God's best creation afterall..understand that everyone has the freedom of opinion and choice..please, try..

Muhasabah Diri

aku dari kturunan orang baik2..

tapi aku tidak jugalah baik mana..

namun aku cuba membanggakan mreka..

aku umat Rasulullah insan mulia..

tapi aku tidak jugalah mulia..

namun aku cuba mgikuti ajarannya..

aku hamba Allah yang Maha Esa..

tapi aku tidaklah suci dari dosa..

namun aku cuba, sntiasa cuba, taat padaNya..

aku hanya manusia..

lahirku dalam keadaan yg sempurna..

tapi aku hanya manusia..

khilaf itu lumrah, tidak mampu aku mgelakkannya..

namun aku hanya manusia..

senjata ku doa, jentera ku usaha, lalu aku berserah jiwa padaNya..

The Best Teacher

Do you know the feeling, that when life hits you so hard, you just feel like bursting out crying bloody tears, just because. Whenever anything happens, it always seems like the worst thing thats ever happened to a human being. It's always ourselves that we see as having the worst of luck. Like God doesn't care nor love us anymore that He's giving us so many trials and tribulations in life, instead of bestowing us with heavenly bliss. However so, that isn't the case. Would we consider a lover who does not care about whatever the hell we do and just be there for the sake of being, or would it be better to have someone who gives us the gift of memories? I would say the latter is always better.

To what extent do we think the world revolves around just us, just me, that it would cause us to become so sensitive to the slightest human reaction? At what point in life do we start to realize that there's always something out there that's worst than what we are going through, there's always someone who is going through something so bad, that it's unimaginable for us to even think of, who somehow still manages to find contentment in the tiniest form of happiness. Why can't we? To me, the key, is sharing.

All the feelings we go through in life, the tears we shed in multiple events, whether it was the lost of a father, or a lover, or whether it was the best results in school we ever had, the first words or first steps our baby makes, those tears that flows out just because we feel our hearts were tightly squeezed by an imaginary clam, known as sincerity, those are what changes us..I've been blessed to have been born in this world, in this era, where there is a person who has the ability to actually teach so much that i could have never imagined learning, without actually going through the experience myself. OPRAH WINFREY. Her show has done so much for the sake of humanity that is has changed so many lives for the past 25 seasons.

Having lived 23 years of life, i'd say i totally agree with the saying, experience is always the best teacher. Through Oprah, I've experienced feelings that I'd never have in such a short life. I'm but a bud of rose yet to fully bloom as a flower in spring. Surviving the battle for sunlight is what i've learned after seeing how every other flower is tilting and growing towards where there isn't shade. To me, growing maturity means to wander into the world outside of the comfort zone, learning from the experience of not just ourselves, but also through others'. It doesn't have to involve physical wandering, it's the soul that needs the experience. Learning to adapt and survive, enjoying every moment of it along the way, that's life. The Oprah Show has allowed all this to happen, all in the comfort of a couch at home. 

Oprah has triggered so many emotions, taught so many lessons, helped so many people, that I feel it has made life so much more meaningful for a whole lot of people. Spread the love, spread the experience, feel what others are feeling, make a stranger feel like family, make the world a healthier and more comfortable environment, be bold and care, for not just yourself, not just your family, but everyone around you, those are among the morals of The Oprah Show.

Why the sudden thought of writing this article? I had just finished watching the show, the farewell season with Nate Berkus graduating the show. I realized how throughout the years, how Nate has been a part of the show and changing all those lives. And seeing those crying faces, even crying myself, made me realize how Oprah has inspired a whole lot of people to bring joy to the world..Like Nate, the Cutie Pie, a lot of other people have been inspired to either just spread a little of their happiness or just to try to be happier themselves. Has anyone ever tried smiling to a perfect stranger? regardless of whether or not he or she smiles back, or thinks it's crazy, the feeling is remarkable. Fighting against your own pride is an achievement worth the time.

 

The tears of joy, and pain, that we see flowing from the eyes of a stranger, has the power of sincerity, which brings out the true feelings in our heart. Whenever they share their happiness, or sorrows, an imaginary bridge is formed, the burden they carry on their shoulders are spreaded out to those listening. And just like leaves containing the dews in the morning, that bends to pour of once its just to heavy a load, that burden they feel, fills our hearts and melts into tears, making the weight a little lighter for them to bear. Even if it is just a moment, it is surely a memorable one. And that moment of happiness, knowing that somewhere in the world, someone knows and cares, that will help them through whatever might come in the future. That is the true power of sharing.

Thank You Oprah, for everything you've spread, for all the true strength of human that you've helped us realize, for the experience of joy and sorrow we have shared, for being that special stranger who changed our lives, for making us join in emotions and maturing in heart, and for helping us realize the meaning of life. Thank you for all your efforts, and thak you for just being you and letting us have you in our lives. May you also be blessed with all that you have given. 

confession

thou be just fair,

shall we then be pair.

gasping air in oceans deep,

love be the eternal load i keep.

that of thy gift from toe to tip,

neither torn nor broken i shall strip.

with sincere bean, serious stalk,

to un fair thee, i shant halt. walk.

- witfulwitch -

dream, hope, prayer

someone
who understands like an adult
who enjoys like a teenager
who plays like a child
who loves like a baby

someone
who isnt perfect, but willing to try
who's funny, but doesn't talk much
who doesn't just say, but shows

someone
just that one
till the day one dies

someone
that, i want

- witfulwitch -