PEARLS OF WISDOM & LIFE'S LESSONS

When life places an obstacle in our path, do we see only the obstacle, or can we also see an opportunity to discover strength within ourselves that we never knew we possessed? Abstract Image created by yours truly - with a little help from AI This is Part 1 of 2 articles I am presenting - on important lessons we all need to study and practice to become resilient citizens of the world. Part 1 is about 4 chosen individuals who faced very different circumstances and who lived in totally different times zones and contexts - yet are epitomes of resilience. Some drew strength from faith, others from conviction, courage, education or a commitment to justice. Yet their stories share a common thread: they refused to let adversity have the final say in their lives. “Resilience is not measured by how many times we fall, but by how we rise, what we learn, and the person we become along the way.” So here are the four individuals -- in no particular order of preference or priority! Harriet Tubman (c...

Image created by yours truly - with a little help from AI Last week we reviewed 4 examples of souls who are epitomes of RESILIENCE. There are many many more similar cases - if not more poignant! But these four came to my mind immediately I started writing ... So why is resilience so important? Simple - because it is the bloodstream of HOPE. We build resilience because we have hope and want to give hope to our loved ones to live a more fulfilling life. A more comfortable life. An enjoyable life - but all this in accordance with HIS will and commands.  And without hope; life has no purpose!  Keep in mind that the underlying reason behind most suicides is hopelessness. So how do we build resilience in our lives? Here is jumble of ideas which I relate to. Whether you are Royal blood or a humble person like 99.99999% of human beings on earth; life will throw challenges at you - from expected and unexpected angles. Some will be major life-changing events, and some will be minor irri...

Recently, whilst listening to a podcast on "Anger Management," the reader repeatedly mentioned the need for and importance of 'Checking in with yourself" regularly. By this he meant self-talk, self-evaluation, mindfulness! My late father; Ahmed Khan Juma Khan - regularly talked to himself whilst solving puzzles or a mathematical equation or any other situation. What I noticed is that it guided him to solve issues analytically - step by step! Even when faced with a social issue or domestic problem - he applied the same tact. And it worked! I too have somewhat picked this habit ... gladly so! So, when faced with a tricky design situation on the drawing pad I apply the same method. I talk myself to a solution.  But there is immense strength and potential in developing this further to be applied to our lives in virtually all aspects of our daily interactions. And these interactions need not be limited to design challenges or mathematical equations but even mundane daily ...