There are many things wrong with the world today, we all
know this, we incessantly tend to focus on all that is wrong. The news reminds
us daily of all that is wrong, there seems to be no running away from the
myriad of things that are wrong in this world, but let’s forget that for today,
even if it is only for a short while, instead, let us look at what is right in
this world!
Yes, there is the flipside to every coin, and just because
we don’t often turn the coin around, it doesn’t mean that the other side ceases
to exist. In fact, the more we look for things that are right, the more we will
begin to see it, all around us, everywhere.
Take for instance the hardworking team of aid workers when a
natural disaster strikes. People who work relentlessly just to save other
people’s lives when they could have been sitting back comfortably.
What about those people who stand up for injustice, even if
it costs them their reputation, their jobs and more.
Then there are those simple occurrences, like the stranger
who offers some kind words, or the person who wants to help ease the burden
when there is nothing in it for them, or the lady in the queue who happily
allows you to go before her, or the cashier in the supermarket who advices you
to buy the product that is on special because you will gain more.
What about the mother who treats her children with love and
kindness, endlessly sacrificing so that her family is happy? What about good
friends who share in each other’s burdens and worries? What about the concern
that a community feels when something happens to one of its members?
Of course I cannot forget what I think is the biggest thing
that is right in this world, and that is the worship of The One True Lord. Without
the awareness and worship of the Creator, everything in the world would be
wrong. Now I know there are people who blame religion for all that is wrong in
the world, but I obviously disagree with that assertion. For me, personally,
being able to develop a connection with Almighty Allah has been the biggest
positive thing in my life and this is what has made me more intent on becoming
a better person. This is also what has made it easier for me to seek out the
good in life in general and in other people. So it definitely goes down as the
biggest thing that is right in the world!
May Almighty Allah guide us to always focus on the positive
instead of the negative!
I remember you telling me this someday Zarina.Yes we tend to focus on the mess, the craziness around. But there are so many good things around us, so many nice people, so much love shared, so much hope in people's heart. We should focus on this instead. And let Love flow...
ReplyDeleteWell said Marie ;-)
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