1. The happiest people do not have the best of
everything but they simply make the best of everything. Live simply, speak
kindly, care deeply and love generously
2.
Our thoughts are the seeds we plant in
our garden of mind. So choose our thoughts today and decide our emotion and
action and subsequently perception and quality of life. We see what we believe
not believe what we see. Today stop blaming complaining and taking shame for
our mistakes. Instead learn from the negative events
3.
Financial freedom is such a buzz word
now. It is something people are going for. Many are looking in direction of
making more money. It has nothing to do with how much money we have or how much
money we make. It is what we have inside us. Some people who make little can be
happy and people who make tonnes of money are stressed. People who are
contented with what they have do not have all the money in the world but
they have financial freedom. MAny people who have lots of money but stressed.Financial
freedom is an attitude to money not the amount. These are the attitudes for
financial freedom
a.
Do not worry about money, we say if I
have more money I will not be worried. So choose not to worry- worry is a bad
use of imagination. we begin to imagine a situation that may not happen. Decide
to take action over finances. Imagine a life of abundance.
b.
I can be happy regardless of my financial
state. Do not make money be a condition for happiness. It is not the money that
make you happy. It is the relationship with people and how we handle ourself
that make us happy.
c.
Money is a mean to an end not the end
itself. Just set a goal how much money we give away to make a difference. Money
is a tool to build a house, money is the means not the end. Have a purpose for
spending money. If money is the end it will never be enough.
d.
Say I am free- understand that we are
free to earn. Do not feel guilty to earn money.
e.
Say I am free to save. Leave money to
people.
f.
Say I am free to give money away.
g.
I am free to spend. spend on ourself and
others . be free to make choices. Earn all you can, save all you can and give
all you can. when we have all three we are balanced and in financial freedom. Debt is the primary freedom killer. Chris
Widener
4.
Although social networking sites
& apps such as Facebook, Twitter etc are responsible for much
irresponsibility and damage, casting people into loss, regret and darkness, I
am quite convinced that we can all make ourselves responsible users of the same
networks encouraging responsibility and building solid foundations, instilling
high morals, removing people from darkness, showing them the light and how easy
it is to tread upon the path of no regret, gaining as much as possible on their
fingertips! It has never been easier to access people "sans
frontiers" than this, so are we going to make use of it to create a
positive impact or wait for others to do the opposite and cry when it is too
late? Anyone engaged in any form of beneficial activity should be
supported in it, even if it be just morally. Perhaps our own children may be
saved through the effort of those whom we thought negatively about. Neither
underestimate the impact of technology upon the masses nor your own impact upon
others.
5.
"Arrogance & pride is when one rejects the
truth and despises people." The Messenger makes it clear that wearing the
best of clothing, living in the best of homes, using the best of vehicles etc
does NOT mean that one is proud or arrogant. However, when one denies the truth & belittles others thinking he is
above the law & others are inferior then such. If a person cheats on
their spouse, they would probably one day cheat on the one they cheated on
their spouse with! So as much as we should not cheat on our spouses, we
should never trust those who have got to us through cheating on their spouses
no matter how much they promise. The same promises were made to others before
us.Never break a home to make a home as your shall be broken one day by another
wanting to make it. Be pure, be honest, be clean, be content, be responsible, be transparent and enjoy a stress
free life.
6.
People can only be jealous of those who
are gifted or blessed in some way so be thankful that you are blessed. Be
concerned when nobody is jealous of you because you can do much better. They
say stones are thrown only at trees with fruit! A simple smile can break
barriers, prevent misunderstandings, ease tensions, create friendship, improve
mental, physical, emotional & spiritual well-being, improve social
conditions, give a feeling of sincerity & care and lead to much more
goodness. Hence a smile is declared a highly recommended act of worship. Keep
your face illuminated with a constant smile & see how your life
changes! When our main aim in life is our food, clothing, make-up, cars,
phones, money, holidays, parties, hairstyles and living up to the latest
trends, then spirituality usually takes a back seat and we begin to head in the
direction of regret in the hereafter. It gets to a stage where we become
totally enslaved by such items and the Almighty becomes a ceremonial figure in
our lives with religion too being transformed into a mere ritual.
7.
When pleasing our Maker takes the
center-stage in our lives , then everything else becomes secondary and the
sweetness of contentment with our share settles in. We begin to realise the
only opportunity we have to prepare for the hereafter is whilst we are alive.
The glamorous world fades as we see how it has swallowed so many who are firmly
in it's clutches. So much time is wasted on that which really does not matter
at all. Nothing can ever bring us more joy than the Pleasure of the Almighty
upon us. May He help us focus on the right path and tread upon it at all times.
Aameen
8.
Spending maximum time with one's wife and
children solves many problems and protects us and them from much evil. It is an
act of worship to do so. The Messenger pbuh says to gain saviour, find your
home spacious - meaning, don't leave your home unnecessarily but rather, spend
that time with those who deserve it most - your immediate family.
9.
Addiction is not confined to alcohol and
drugs but to any sin and much more. People can be addicted to lies,
gossip, backbiting, cheating, jealousy, pride, clubs, pornography, adultery,
unlawful earnings, extravagance, showing off, abuse of trust, wasting time,
mobile phones, internet & much more!
10.
Fighting any addiction requires us to
admit it firstly & seek help or even rehabilitation. Repentance and
building our link with the Almighty is prime in combating addiction. Sadly many
of us prefer to live in denial.
11.
No self pity party but self improvement
and learning continuously
12.
Decide, believe, act, and expect to
achieve our goal. with belief come action with action come more belief.
Expectation loads the gun and action bring it to us- John Canary. Most people
lose out because of a failure to act.
