23 September 2008

A Possible Dream



Salam Sejahtera

A POSSIBLE DREAM

What is now proven

was once only imagined.

William Blake (1757-1827)

DARE TO DREAM

You see things; and you say 'WHY?'

but I dream things that never were;

and I say 'WHY NOT?'

George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950)

BORN TO WIN

What lies behind us

and what lies before us

are tiny matters

compared to what lies WITHIN us.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935)

ABSOLUTE FAITH

Most important things in the world

have been accomplished

by people who have kept on trying

when there seemed to be no hope at all.

Dale Carnegie (1888-1955)

SECRETS TO SUCCESS

To accomplish great things,

we must not only act, but also dream;

not only plan, but also believe.

Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922)

SENSE OF MISSION

The people who get on in this world

are the people who get up

and look for circumstances they want,

and, if they can't find them, MAKE THEM!

Sahabat


Salam Sejahtera Sahabat.....
Sebaik-baik sahabat ialah yang elok dalam perangai dan budi pekerti.

Jangan basuh mangkuk persahabatan dengan cuka.

Apabila temanmu berubah dan bertukar keadaannya, jangan engkau tinggalkan dia, kerana sekali ia membengkok dan sekali ia melurus.

Sendirian lebih baik daripada mengambil teman duduk dengan orang jahat, dan teman duduk orang baik adalah lebih baik daripada sendirian.

Apabila engkau ingin mengambil seseorang menjadai teman, maka buatlah dia supaya marah kemudian suruh orang bertanya kepadanya tentang dirimu dan rahsiamu. Sekiranya ia mengatakan yang baik dan menyembunyikan rahsiamu, maka ambillah dia menjadi sahabat.

Tiadalah yang menyentuhkan kau ke dalam bencana selain kerana berteman dengan orang yang akau tidak malu kepadanya.

Kalau engkau ramai sahabat bersyukurlah! Lantaran ramai orang yang menghargai dan memperhatikan engkau, tandanya harga dirimu mahal dan timbangannya berat.

Persahabatan adalah perisai bagi segala bencana dan segala peristiwa yang terjadi pada setiap zaman.

Manusia yang paling lemah ialah orang yang tidak sanggup mencari teman dan paling lemah daripada itu ialah orang yang mensiakan teman yang diperolehinnya.

Barang siapa mengkehendaki daripada sahabatnya apa yang tidak dikehendakinya, maka sesungguhnya ia telah berbuat zalim kepadanya. Barang siapa mengkehendaki daripada sahabatnya seperti apa yang dikehendakinya, sesungguhnya ia telah mendatangkan kepayahan kepadanya. Barang siapa tidak mengkehendaki apa-apa daripada sahabatnya, sesungguhnya ia berbuat keutamaan kepadanya.

Sahabat sejati adalah orang-orang yang dapat berkata-kata benar denganmu, dan bukan orang-orang yang dapat membenarkan kata-katanmu.

Teman-teman kita kasihi daripada keluarga dan anak-anak kita, kerana keluarga mengingatkan kita kepada dunia dan teman-teman mengingatkan kita pada akhirat.

Uji sahabatmu dengan kepapaan atau kesusahan kamu.

Kekayaan menarik sahabat-sahabatmu, kemiskinan menjadi penolaknya.

Sahabatmu pada hari ini boleh menjadi seteru pada hari esok.

Sahabat yang bebal lebih merbahaya daripada seteru yang berakal.

Sahabat yang celaka itu sentiasa melalaikan kita, tetapi seteru yang celaka sentiasa mengingatkan kita.

Anjing yang garang itu lebih baik daripada sahabat yang khianat.

Bersahabat dengan orang jahat itu ibarat berperahu di laut. Sungguhpun kita selamat daripada tenggelam tetapi kita tidak terlepas daripada rasa takut.

Sahabat sering menjadi musuh. Oleh itu berhati-hatilah memilih sahabat.

Bermusuh dengan orang yang berakal lebih ringan daripada bersahabat dengan orang bodoh.

Apabila datang kesusahan dan kepayahan, di situlah nyata kawan dan lawan.

Bersahabatlah dengan hatimu terlebih dahulu daripada bersahabat dengan orang lain.

Pengubat jerih manusia adalah dua keutamaan, pertama iman kepada Allah, kedua percaya kepada sahabat.

Supaya engkau beroleh sahabat , hendaklah diri engkau sendiri sanggup menyempurnakan menjadi sahabat orang.

Sahabatmu suka kepadamu, tetapi tidaklah tiap-tiap orang yang suka kepadamu itu sahabatmu.

Bila orang merasa dirinya besar, dia lupa akan salahnya, hanya sahabat yang setia sanggup membuka matanya.

Musuhmu adalah sahabatmu yang akrab.

Jangan ditanya siapa orang itu, tetapi tanyalah siapa temannya kerana teman saling mencontohi.

Apabila orang salih memandang akan orang fasik maka ia mendoakan"Wahai tuhanku, kurniailah kepadanya petunjuk, terimalah taubatnya dan ampunilah kesalahannya.

Suatu pendirian yang salah, tidak akan dapat dipertahankan apabila berhadapan dengan pendirian yang benar.

Manusia memang selalu lalai memperhitungkannya bahawa dia bersalah. Setelah datang malapetaka dengan tiba-tiba dia mejadi bingung, lalu menyalahkan orang lain atau menyalahkan takdir.

Mustahil bahawa yang salah akan dapat bertahan lama. Mempertahankan yang batil, sama seperti menunda kekalahan.

21 September 2008

Kebejatan dalam wadah perjuangan

Salam.....

Tatkala kesibukan menempuh Ramadhan dan Aidilfitri. Tidak lepas tidak, tentunya kita dipengaruhi oleh suara-suara sepi di celah-celahan rekahan dinding fana. Merenung kembali detik-detik ketika terpenjara dahulu adalah lebih baik daripada kebejatan sekarang.

Sekali-sekala ada suara-suara nakal hendak membenamkan empayar yang lama terbina kukuh tetapi merekah dan sumbing. Ramai yang tertunggu-tunggu, kalau-kalau ada sinar baru yang akan menjelma. Tidak kurang juga yang menentangnya..

Sesungguhnya, ia amat meletihkan bagi orang-orang yang masih lagi berpaut pada prinsip otodorks. Namun begitu, bagi orang-orang yang mendokongnya sudah tentu melahirkan perasaan kegembiraan yang amat.

Sesetengahnya hanya mampu memerhati dari jauh, menunggu dalam kabur dan resah dalam kesah. Apapun mereka tetap menunggu dalam sendu, menanti dalam pasti

14 Disember 2007

Kelangsungan Hidup Seorang Insan

Kelangsungan hidup seorang insan yang bergelar manusia tidak lepas daripada menghadapi masalah. Hidup tanpa masalah seolah-olah cerita tanpa hero dan heroinnya... Masalah sebenarnya mengajar kita berfikir dan seterusnya memerlukan kita mengambil langkah untuk bertindak. Bertindak di sini bermaksud bertindak dalam erti kata yang sebenar iaitu secara positif.
Terdapat dua cara kita menghadapi masalah, iaitu yang pertama dengan menghadapi masalah. Manakala cara yang kedua pula ialah dengan melarikan diri daripada masalah...sebenarnya masalah tidak akan selesai sampai bila-bila jika kita sentiasa lari daripada masalah.
Masalah jika dilihat secara positif sebenarnya membawa kebaikan kepada kita kerana ia dapat mematangkan fikiran kita disamping mengajar kita erti hidup yang sebenarnya... Jadi janganlah kita takut untuk menghadapi masalah.... masalah dapat diselesaikan jika kita mencari jalan penyelesaiannya...

07 November 2007

Curing Insomnia Without the Pills

Curing Insomnia Without the Pills

Better sleep doesn’t have to come in a pill.
For people with chronic insomnia, studies show that simple behavioral and psychological treatments work just as well, and sometimes better, than popular medications, according to a report in The Journal of Family Practice.
The medical journal Sleep last year reported on five high-quality trials that showed cognitive behavioral therapy helped people suffering from insomnia fall asleep sooner and stay asleep longer. Another American Journal of Psychiatry analysis of 21 studies showed that behavioral treatment helped people fall asleep nearly nine minutes sooner than sleep drugs. In other measures, sleep therapy worked just as well as drugs, but without any side effects.
The behavioral strategies for better sleep are deceptively simple, and that’s one reason why many people don’t believe they can make a difference. One of the most effective methods is stimulus control. This means not watching television, eating or reading in bed. Don’t go to bed until you are sleepy. Get up at the same time every day, and don’t nap during the day. If you are unable to sleep, get out of bed after 15 minutes and do something relaxing, but avoid stimulating activity and thoughts.
So-called sleep hygiene is also part of sleep therapy. This includes regular exercise, adding light-proof blinds to your bedroom to keep it dark and making sure the bed and room temperatures are comfortable. Eat regular meals, don’t go to bed hungry and limit beverages, particularly alcohol and caffeinated drinks, around bedtime.
Finally, don’t try too hard to fall asleep, and turn the clock around so you can’t see it. Watching time pass is one of the worst things to do when you’re trying to fall asleep.
It may be hard to believe, but studies show these simple steps really do make a meaningful difference for people with sleep problems. These interventions are based on the notion that thoughts and behaviors can “hyper-arouse” the central nervous system and deregulate sleep cycles, resulting in chronic insomnia, reports Family Practice.
If these steps don’t work, talk to your doctor about a referral to a sleep therapist, who can also teach you additional relaxation techniques to help bring on sleep. Sometimes, a therapist might work with you to reset your sleep-wake schedule, a more involved process whereby patients adjust their bedtime each night over the course of a few weeks.
And for more information about sleeping pills, read this story in The Times.
from: www.yahoo.com

06 November 2007

8 Ways To Handle An Argument

by Jennifer Good
Let's face it, no one is perfect. No matter how hard you try, or howloving and respectful of a couple you are, you are bound to get intoa disagreement once in a while. With a few tips though, it doesn'thave to be something that can harm your relationship. The next timeyou feel an argument starting to form keep in mind these 8 ways tohandle an argument!

1. Give your partner enough space to voice his or her concerns.I'm sure you hate it when people interrupt you; give your partnerthe same respect -- even if you don't agree with what they aresaying.

2. Make an extra effort to really understand what you partner istrying to say.It is very easy to fall into the trap of thinking you know what theyare saying, when in fact you may not have a clue. If your partnerfeels like you understand what they are saying, you'll find a way toend the argument far more quickly.

3. Don't say something you'll regret later.Always consider your relationship like a glass. It is sturdy, tough,beautiful and clear when taken care of, but if it is mistreated ormishandled it can end up scratched, cracked or even broken. Takecare in choosing the words you say when you are in the heat of themoment.

4. Don't bring in past woes.The past is the past... let it stay there. If you dwell on pastoccurrences, you'll never find a solution for the future yourpartner will feel less loved and respected, and you will always feelnegatively towards your partner. People make mistakes. Give yourpartner the chance to recover from them, and encourage and supportthem when they make the right choices.

5. Learn to compromise.If you can learn to compromise, you'll find yourself in fewerdisagreements. If you don't like something, then agree with yourpartner to find some middle ground. This also applies the other way.Be willing to come up with alternative solutions for things yourpartner doesn't like as well!

6. Realize that no matter what you say, you both may not agree onthe issue at hand.An argument is typically started because you want someone to agreewith you about something. You think that the other person must notknow all the facts, so you begin to explain it to them. The moreyour partner still disagrees with you, the more upset you usuallyget. But, if you realize that sometimes it is best to just letyourselves agree to disagree -- you'll show your partner that younot only respect their opinion, but respect their individuality aswell. You never know, maybe later on they (or even you!) mightchange their mind.

7. Make a commitment to talk about the situation until it is handled.It's far too easy to run off and avoid your partner, or give themthe silent treatment. Instead, make a commitment right now to eachother to respect each other enough to work it out -- even if ittakes all night. Nothing is unsolvable when you are working togetherto truly find a peaceful resolution.

8. Make your relationship with your partner your first concern whenyou are in the middle of a disagreement.This does not mean bend over backwards for them or compromise yourintegrity. Just keep in mind that the person you are arguing with isyour best friend, lover and soul mate. If you both keep that at theforefront of your mind in an argument, it will keep what mattersmost away from cruel words

The Seven Wonders in Man

The Seven Wonders in Man

1. Man is aware about his inevitable death, yet he indulges in laughter and
merriment.
2. Knowing that this world will come to an end, man still hankers after it.

3. Man knows that everything has been predestined yet he laments over
the loss of something.

4. Man has been warned and has the full knowledge about the fire of hell
but he continues to sin.

5. Man believes in the Reckoning of the hereafter but still he persists in
amassing wealth.

6. Declaring his belief in the Unity and Oneness of Allah, yet man
remembers others besides Allah.

7. Man believes in Jannah but still finds pleasure in the idle pursuit of this
fleeting world.


Source: 'DEATH' by Husainiyah Publications Estcourt . Source: 'DEATH' by Husainiyah Publications Estcourt

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