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26
May

Pre-Graduation Dinner 2013.

In another 2 weeks from now! Aaaaa. Cant believe it!

25
May

That Moment,

Have you ever had that moment? That moment, when you feel something is right. And you dont know why, but you just knew, THAT’S IT.

Because right at this moment, I finally know and feel confident about what I want (or finally realized) next.

I just hope, the life after university, when all this student life is over, I wouldn’t change. I will stay true to myself, my values and beliefs. I wouldn’t get carried away with all those fancy stuffs, chasing after wealth, thinking that it indispensable.

“But the reality is that the attractions of this life do blind us from seeing the big picture that includes our impending departure from this life and then resurrecting in the next eternal life. Fearing that our means of sustenance in this life are indispensable, we make the mistake of turning means into goals.

We run after wealth believing it to buy and secure our present and the future. Thus we become obsessed with gaining benefits, pleasures and comforts and in doing so we go after acquiring more power and authority. We vie and compete with others in pursuit of these and lose sight of the hereafter. “

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A Little Story – A Simple Life Well Lived

The businessman was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The businessman complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied only a little while.

The businessman then asked why he didn’t stay out longer and catch more fish? The Mexican said he had enough to support his family’s immediate needs. The businessman then asked, but what do you do with the rest of your time? The Mexican fisherman said, “I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, take a siesta with my wife, Maria, stroll into the village each evening where I sip wine and play guitar with my amigos; I have a full and busy life, señor.”

The businessman scoffed, “I am a Harvard MBA and I could help you. You should spend more time fishing and with the proceeds buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat you could buy several boats; eventually you would have a fleet of fishing boats. Instead of selling your catch to a middleman, you would sell directly to the processor and eventually open your own cannery. You would control the product, processing and distribution. You would need to leave this small coastal fishing village and move to Mexico City, then LA and eventually New York City where you would run your expanding enterprise.”

The Mexican fisherman asked, “But señor, how long will this all take?” To which the businessman replied, “15-20 years.” “But what then, señor?” The businessman laughed and said, “That’s the best part! When the time is right you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich. You would make millions.” “Millions, señor? Then what?” The businessman said, “Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, take a siesta with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your amigos.”

The fisherman, still smiling, looked up and said, “Isn’t that what I’m doing right now?”

- Author Unknown

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When I said I finally realized what I want, it is a simple life well lived. All this while I’ve been so stressful (anxious) about what lies ahead. The future. And I’m worried about lotsa things. Because I was enamored by this life. I want this. I want that. I desire things which are not really necessary.

I’m not saying it is wrong to acquire wealth. I’m not saying you shouldnt work hard to achieve something better or greater, to elevate yourself to higher position, just, be moderate (balance).

“Let not then this present life deceive you” (Quran, Surah Fatir: 5).

Just in case you had a different view than me, understand this, everyone have their own definition of success and happiness. And I’ve decided what “success” means to me.

23
May