I've become penpal friends with folks across the world. Canada, India, Japan, and Iran, just to name a few. Only the internet has made this possible.
One friend in particular, Shadi, which just so happens to mean happiness, has stretched my mind and taught me the words: Fee Amanillah - They mean - God be with you.
Another new friend from Canada taught me that Thanksgiving is celebrated there in the month of October. They just celebrated it last week, and, yes, they have turkey too.
And from India, a gentleman of soul and nature deepens my thoughts.
People all around the world...our Sisters and Brothers...can teach us so much, just with the touch of a computer key. Of course it would be so much more enjoyable to sit beside them to talk, laugh and sometimes cry.
To appreciate true 'happiness' we must know sadness as well. Our highest good can come out of our deepest suffering. Sometimes that sad road is the path to 'happiness' . But many of us try taking detours to avoid sadness, thus missing the 'happiness' that was waiting for us. If we could live life backwards, we'd not make those mistakes...but that's not possible.
A friend in Japan taught me the word 'ikigai'. It means a sense of purpose in our lives. Something we all long and keep reaching for among the stars. Only through God can we reach those heights.
Your future starts everyday when you wake up. Make the most of it. Choose 'happiness'. Share 'happiness.
Keep your heart open for life's blessings. Reach out and make friends across the world. There's many gifts to give... and receive. But I think 'happiness' is the one I most enjoy.
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Dearest Taylor,
Its very kind of u to remember me in ur notes.i really enjoy all ur writings.its full of light and hope. I agree with u about " To appreciate true 'happiness' we must know sadness as well"
We can not truly appreciate happiness ,unless we experience sadness. There is also a verse in "Holy Kuran" which says:
Certainly there is a time of ease after a hardship…""
I love this verse.Kuran is full of life and hope and happiness. But Muslims are so wrapped up in their own political ,religious issues that they don’t actually dedicate any amount of time to appreciate Kuran.
I've read Bible and Old Testament too. I like them ,but I truly appreciate Kuran because it is more rational and more real.
Disregarding me being a Muslim, I can say for sure that it is the best book I've ever read so far
Fee Amanillah(God be with you & protect you)
Shadi
Thanks Shadi,
You are a dear sister to me, regardless of all our differences. We have a few, but the one at the top of our list is: I am a Christian; you are a Muslim. But that is what drew us together. Differences should never be a cause of descension. Differences allow us to appreciate our spiritual connections, thus breaking down barriers of transpersonal and transcendent perspectives.
I value our differences. We have much to learn from one another. That will take years and years of FRIENDSHIP.
They sent me the cover proof of my new novel last evening. I stayed up all night redesigning it. What they sent me was not even close to what I'd sent in; so, I shifted gears a bit and did a complete redesign.
Hopefully this will be simpler for their artists to reproduce. And you know what? I think I'll like this design more so than the other.
Since I stayed up most of the night drafting it, I now shall go catch a few winks.
Thanks for responding and drop by often. I'll leave the front porch light on for you.
You are forever in my prayers.
Peace and Light,
Your American Sister, Taylor
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