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Believing in the unseen / Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 6:06 PM
I first met Philip Tan about 4 years ago in FED in Malaysia. That was the first FED for me and I was new. I still vividly remember how much he resembles Mr Bill Britt himself and of course having him as a mentor is truly a rare priviledge that one can have. I also remembered how some guys teared when he mentioned about the words on our grave because it was so impactful.
Apparently this is his first time in Singapore. Its unfortunate that most of my fired up new IBOs are out of town and they are sure to miss a lot. This time BBS was a Toa Payoh Hersing Hub and it is just behind my old place. Such familiar surroundings, I like.
When he shared about the 'father-mother-child' model, Kak Yati and me looked at each other and we were thinking the same thing. He shared this 4 years ago and I still remember it so clearly! Despite being so new and blur at that time, I knew that the model he shared was the key to a happy family and I totally thought it was awesome. It then dawned on me why some families are overflowing with happiness and why some others drowned in sorrow.
I especially like the the explanation behind the difference between 99% and 100% ;)
She reminded me this:
“And seek help in patience and As-Salat (the prayer).” (2:45)
Today is the first time, ever, I told of what really happened about 10 years ago. It was so hard to even tell the story then but Alhamdulilah, Allah has healed my heart and its no longer the stone that it turned into. I have never ever told anyone the whole story, of what I had to go through, but I guess Allah swt knows that I could handle that adversity and in return it will make me stronger. It did.
I have let go, I have learn how to live happier. Its a blessing to be around people who care and that was a priviledge that I did not use to have. Did you know patience and positive outlook are the 2 of the greatest healing tool you can ever used?
The Qur’an (2:155) says, “Give glad tidings to those who exercise patience when struck with adversity and say, ‘Indeed, we belong to God and to Him is our return.’ Such ones receive [the] blessings and mercy of their Lord, and such are the guided ones.”
I clearly remember this same incident cause me to feel close to Allah swt during one of my fardhu prayers at that time. I felt it. I felt the tears. It was unexplainable. I was young, confuse and needed direction and guide. It was Him I turned to.
Now, I will once again, believe in this unseen. What is this unseen? It is faith and hope.
Thank you dear sis for reminding me to do this again. Please keep me in your duas.
You are always in mine ;) Have a great start to the week! ;)
Believing in the unseen
I first met Philip Tan about 4 years ago in FED in Malaysia. That was the first FED for me and I was new. I still vividly remember how much he resembles Mr Bill Britt himself and of course having him as a mentor is truly a rare priviledge that one can have. I also remembered how some guys teared when he mentioned about the words on our grave because it was so impactful.
Apparently this is his first time in Singapore. Its unfortunate that most of my fired up new IBOs are out of town and they are sure to miss a lot. This time BBS was a Toa Payoh Hersing Hub and it is just behind my old place. Such familiar surroundings, I like.
When he shared about the 'father-mother-child' model, Kak Yati and me looked at each other and we were thinking the same thing. He shared this 4 years ago and I still remember it so clearly! Despite being so new and blur at that time, I knew that the model he shared was the key to a happy family and I totally thought it was awesome. It then dawned on me why some families are overflowing with happiness and why some others drowned in sorrow.
I especially like the the explanation behind the difference between 99% and 100% ;)
Anyone there will know that this person, is so rich with knowledge and even though he exceeded the time given, we still wanted him to continue to teach us. His wisdom was vast and to be able to access just a little of that was truly an experience I shall cherish. Of the so many things he shared, this sentence was the most impactful to me:
"You have to believe and grow in the unseen before growing in the seen. In this business, every challenge is between our 2 ears."
Truly, I believe that I am growing a whole team of chinese bamboo trees. I know that 2008 was a successful year for me, but I would prefer 2009 to be a successful year not just for me, but for the team. I know it will ;)
BBS ended later then expected and it was almost 6.40 when it ended. We had to rush off to An-Nadhah (that was the nearest mosque) to perform Asar! So late, I thought we were not going to make it! We did not even get to stay for the group hudle ;( But Alhamdulilah we made it there in time.
The mosque was pretty empty on a Saturday. Dinner with the ladies was awesome, as always. We were at CB and there were so many people queuing up for the midnight shopping. It was 8 pm! Why would anyone want to queue for so many hours to get a goody bag? So weird :p
Thank you for the lovely company as always. I actually have no idea why the picture of Naf and myself appeared so white. I have not been able to control the flash so please pardon me. I still think you ladies looked beautiful, inside and outside so no worries about it.
"You have to believe and grow in the unseen before growing in the seen. In this business, every challenge is between our 2 ears."
Truly, I believe that I am growing a whole team of chinese bamboo trees. I know that 2008 was a successful year for me, but I would prefer 2009 to be a successful year not just for me, but for the team. I know it will ;)
BBS ended later then expected and it was almost 6.40 when it ended. We had to rush off to An-Nadhah (that was the nearest mosque) to perform Asar! So late, I thought we were not going to make it! We did not even get to stay for the group hudle ;( But Alhamdulilah we made it there in time.
The mosque was pretty empty on a Saturday. Dinner with the ladies was awesome, as always. We were at CB and there were so many people queuing up for the midnight shopping. It was 8 pm! Why would anyone want to queue for so many hours to get a goody bag? So weird :p
Thank you for the lovely company as always. I actually have no idea why the picture of Naf and myself appeared so white. I have not been able to control the flash so please pardon me. I still think you ladies looked beautiful, inside and outside so no worries about it.
I have been looking forward to meet Mooch since last week. We rarely get to do this (without the guys) and it was truly wonderful. Thank you for all the kind words, encouragement, company, faith, hug, I am so touched and at the same time, I am so happy for her too. As usual, its always so difficult to get Mooch to pose for a crazy pose so I had to take a candid shot. I still think she looks gorgeous here (like model!) and I can clearly see a glow on her face. Beautiful.
She reminded me this:
“And seek help in patience and As-Salat (the prayer).” (2:45)
Today is the first time, ever, I told of what really happened about 10 years ago. It was so hard to even tell the story then but Alhamdulilah, Allah has healed my heart and its no longer the stone that it turned into. I have never ever told anyone the whole story, of what I had to go through, but I guess Allah swt knows that I could handle that adversity and in return it will make me stronger. It did.
I have let go, I have learn how to live happier. Its a blessing to be around people who care and that was a priviledge that I did not use to have. Did you know patience and positive outlook are the 2 of the greatest healing tool you can ever used?
The Qur’an (2:155) says, “Give glad tidings to those who exercise patience when struck with adversity and say, ‘Indeed, we belong to God and to Him is our return.’ Such ones receive [the] blessings and mercy of their Lord, and such are the guided ones.”
I clearly remember this same incident cause me to feel close to Allah swt during one of my fardhu prayers at that time. I felt it. I felt the tears. It was unexplainable. I was young, confuse and needed direction and guide. It was Him I turned to.
Now, I will once again, believe in this unseen. What is this unseen? It is faith and hope.
Thank you dear sis for reminding me to do this again. Please keep me in your duas.
You are always in mine ;) Have a great start to the week! ;)
