Off-hand I suppose I feel a bit wayward, there’s a sense of losing direction, losing focus. That’s always an issue when there are too many things to look at and not being very organized towards meeting those objectives. I really do need to straighten out my schedule, and then have the persistence, determination, belief and conviction to carry it through. Otherwise, it’ll be very clear the lack of a stance, position and in the same vein, the bollocks to be your own man. First things first. Prioritise!
Secondly, this issue is related to the level of iman (faith) and godliness which determines what contribution you would like to leave behind.. as a legacy to the people around you – family, office colleagues, nation and race, ummah.. although it needs not be in that order. Listening to office talk, I also realize it’s related to how strongly you want that to happen – ie someone who has had a near-death experience will be looking at life without the constraints of risks hovering over every decision – you enjoy and celebrate every second and minute, every occurrence and event, everyone you meet and know – everything is a fleeting occurrence – and in Islam, we are thought that our life in this world is just transitory and the permanence is in the Hereafter. So, again, how strongly do I believe in that in my deeds, actions and words? I do need to reflect on this, deeply, very deeply.
Thirdly, is the need to have this feeling of gratitude, or more appropriately addressed as syukur. Expressing syukur at the air that we breath, the food that we eat, the health that we enjoy, the wealth that we have, the company that we have, the company that we work for?? ;-) – when was the last time I truly, deeply, expressed heartfelt syukur at this pleasures in life. Spread the syukur – and be generous in giving back.
Do this, try it – make it as part of my daily agenda. See the cycle perpetuate itself.
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