I BELIEVE

I never believe in luck. And I don't believe in coincidences. I believe in fate. And I believe in Allah. 

Ever since the demise of my husband, most of the time I will just go with the flow. Whenever I feel strongly about something, I will take the shot without giving too much thought. Like that time when I decided to call it quit from work. Even though I didnt have any concrete plan of what I am going to do next. Since then I continue to carry on doing what my heart tells me. What ever and whenever I feel its the right thing to do. Whatever I feel strongly about. So far I have not gotten into any trouble yet. 😁

Anyways, to cut a long story short, one of those situation occurred and I found myself in a 3 days character building program, a Leadership Training. Yeah ok. I don't need anymore training you may say. But I was interested to learn more about ESQ (Emotional Spiritual quotient). And I am really glad that I did. 

Its all about realignment of our focus and priority. Correcting our ethics and integrity. Working our ways towards a successful journey of life in this world as well as the hereafter at the same time. 

I totally agree what the trainer said that we lack the spiritual strength to be a better person more so to be good leaders. In most training that I have personally attended in 30 years of my working life the focus were more to developed our technical or emotional skill. Hence its so refreshing to be in a program that emphasise on the spiritual aspect in life before everything else. And I honestly feel that this type of program should be introduced in school. Of course to be customised to the younger mind. Definitely better to start them at the tender age and get them in the right footing straight away. 

(Later on I found that there are existing programs for primary schoolers as well as teenagers.  I am so going to recommend this to family and friends.) 

Personally, the program has strengthen my believe in fate and faith. Afterall every success that we achieved can only happen with the blessing of our Creator. Hence He should always come first.  

And also, the fact that it's ok to follow your heart as long as there is no greed, hatred or jealousy hidden in the corner. There is an abundance of wealth to go round for everyone! And the hereafter is the ultimate goal anyway. 

May Allah grant us the success and happiness that we seek in this world and the hereafter. 

Aameen. 

P.S. If anyone interested to know more please look up about the program www.actconsulting.com.my

AS LIFE GOES BY (Part 1)

Its been more than a year since I left the office and I guess its high time that I have to seriously plan what to do for the rest of my life. Apart from drinking coffee on the deck or the balcony, I mean. 

Some friends warned me that I will start to feel bored after a year of doing nothing and I must say that I am  starting to feel restless. But truth be told, I am not quite restless enough to find a job though. I kind of enjoy the luxury of having the leisure of doing anything I like at anytime I want. Whats getting me antsy is that I am not travelling as much as I like to. 

In one of my earlier post I have listed down places that I would like to go and I have not been to anyone of them at all. Japan was in the schedule in this year's trip but my travelling buddies have changed jobs and unable to take long leave. The sakura blossom has to be postponed to another year.

Then there is an opportunity to go to Ireland in October. But with the currency going crazy England is not a good choice of destination for the time being. Strike 2.

And if the currency doesn't get any better next year, my plan trip to Canada and US with some friends may also have to be canceled. Strike 3. Sigh...

So I am thinking very hard of a destination that is safe to travel alone. Or take a tour package. Mmmm... Maybe I should check out Matta Fair tomorrow.

Anyways, while watching LI or Life Inspired channel last few days, I am inspired to get back into photography. Actually travel and photography go very well hand in hand. So I guess I have to plan something closer to home to embark in a photography trip. An hour drive can take me to the waterfall in Ulu Langat. A two hours will take me to Melaka. 

Maybe I should join a photography club that organises trips in beautiful country site in the neighbouring countries. Like Mount Bromo in Surabaya for example. Mmmm.... I wonder... Is there an age limit to be a member? With a knee problem to boot. Do I climb a mountain trail or is there a bus to go up? Mmm... 

(To be continued)