“I have no regrets in my life. I think that everything happens to you for a reason. The hard times that you go through build character, making you a much stronger person.”~ Rita Mero~
Lately, I've noticed that many people around me have been going through a rough patch for whatever reason. It's made me reflect and realize why I'm where I am. I've gone through my share of ups and downs and recently had a few and had to make hard choices. But seriously... I think all of the rough patches have made me a better person. Somewhat more hardcore in how I express myself but it doesn't mean the old me is gone. It's most probably that I've been through so much and know how people are and it's important to be extroverted.... it's the only way that people listen to you. It's sad, but it's true.
My sister told me that Monash University has changed me....made me colder, more fake. There may be some truth to it but I know myself. I don' t feel like I've changed. It's just that life's such that I have to put up a facade at times and there are certain people whom I cannot bring myself to forgive for what they've done. The steely exterior is one people who want to know me need to get through. Trust, love and friendships can't come so easily anymore from me. People just screw you over every time. Worst part is, some of them may be family: your own flesh and blood. But then there are those that will stand beside you through whatever, advise you, lend a shoulder when you cry and run the circumference of the earth just to hear you say "I'm OK." and see a smile on your face.
To my sister:
Sometimes it may be hard to see those people and some may give you a cold shoulder when you make mistakes but know that they love you through it all. The lessons you learn through life are not simple ones. They tear your heart and some even smash it to pieces. But it's how you deal with it that makes you stronger, builds your character and shows you where you're headed in life. Though I may be giving you the silent treatment, you will always be high up on my list. That's the same thing with mom. She's just worried. Give her time and she'll come around. Lastly, place the Faith first no matter what the situation. When Bahá'u'lláh beckons we can't say no. We have to rise and meet the Call. Remember: Work is worship, Service is prayer. But only when it's in a state of devotion and prayer. It's the only sure, fail proof way of finding out who you are and getting answers to questions you have.
“So your flesh shall be part of mine
And part of mine be yours.
Brother and sister we shall be
Whose unity endures.
Always the sister doll will cry,
Made in these careful ways,
Cry on and on,
Come back to me,
Come back, in a few days.”
~ William Empson ~
My sister told me that Monash University has changed me....made me colder, more fake. There may be some truth to it but I know myself. I don' t feel like I've changed. It's just that life's such that I have to put up a facade at times and there are certain people whom I cannot bring myself to forgive for what they've done. The steely exterior is one people who want to know me need to get through. Trust, love and friendships can't come so easily anymore from me. People just screw you over every time. Worst part is, some of them may be family: your own flesh and blood. But then there are those that will stand beside you through whatever, advise you, lend a shoulder when you cry and run the circumference of the earth just to hear you say "I'm OK." and see a smile on your face.
To my sister:
Sometimes it may be hard to see those people and some may give you a cold shoulder when you make mistakes but know that they love you through it all. The lessons you learn through life are not simple ones. They tear your heart and some even smash it to pieces. But it's how you deal with it that makes you stronger, builds your character and shows you where you're headed in life. Though I may be giving you the silent treatment, you will always be high up on my list. That's the same thing with mom. She's just worried. Give her time and she'll come around. Lastly, place the Faith first no matter what the situation. When Bahá'u'lláh beckons we can't say no. We have to rise and meet the Call. Remember: Work is worship, Service is prayer. But only when it's in a state of devotion and prayer. It's the only sure, fail proof way of finding out who you are and getting answers to questions you have.
“So your flesh shall be part of mineAnd part of mine be yours.
Brother and sister we shall be
Whose unity endures.
Always the sister doll will cry,
Made in these careful ways,
Cry on and on,
Come back to me,
Come back, in a few days.”
~ William Empson ~
“A father may turn his back on his child, brothers and sisters may become inveterate enemies, husbands may desert their wives, wives their husbands. But a mother's love endures through all.”
~Washington Irving ~
