When I was a Teacher, one of the teacher's story hit me, and I have been spurred by her story, from then on to continue with my passion as a freelance educator. Sacrificing and taking in all the risks of quitting my job and going out there to reach out to the community and not having my constant paycheck at the end of the month, uhhh.
Her story begins; One day, I asked a fellow colleague, what is her biggest regret in life? She told me that all this while, before she retired from teaching, she and her husband has been putting off all their plans, hobbies, reading and passion to their retirement. But to her dismay, that day never comes, as her husband passed away before they get to retire together. Leaving her alone with the children and to do all that they planned to do ALONE.
Hearing her story moved me to do the ONE thing that I myself never dare or thought of doing before this, which is to quit my job and explore the world. I felt like my job was bounding me with a chain and I am unable to being the creative ME. Thinking of my family commitments etc.....Surprisingly, to add to this realisation, the next day, I saw these words in a Straits Times article under CAREER page, "If your boss do not see your potential and do not appreciate your talent, LEAVE! And find another one or pursue your passion and make it work!" At this point, I was both shocked and in a dilemma. Were those words meant for me?
ONE valuable lesson I learnt from my friend's story is that I must never wait to pursue my DREAMS and to do good deeds and help the community to the time I retire, as I may not even be present to wait for that time to happen. And our prophet Muhammad S.A.W also encourages us to do things and deeds while we still have the energy to do it. I finally realised I have nothing to wait for but all the means to start and learn something which can develop me to a better person and Health. From then on, I never looked back...taking in both joy and challenges as the future enfolds before me. Just like the picture I took in Dubai, "What lies beyond, I may not see but I surely have to be brave to explore any possibilities!"
Her story begins; One day, I asked a fellow colleague, what is her biggest regret in life? She told me that all this while, before she retired from teaching, she and her husband has been putting off all their plans, hobbies, reading and passion to their retirement. But to her dismay, that day never comes, as her husband passed away before they get to retire together. Leaving her alone with the children and to do all that they planned to do ALONE.
Hearing her story moved me to do the ONE thing that I myself never dare or thought of doing before this, which is to quit my job and explore the world. I felt like my job was bounding me with a chain and I am unable to being the creative ME. Thinking of my family commitments etc.....Surprisingly, to add to this realisation, the next day, I saw these words in a Straits Times article under CAREER page, "If your boss do not see your potential and do not appreciate your talent, LEAVE! And find another one or pursue your passion and make it work!" At this point, I was both shocked and in a dilemma. Were those words meant for me?ONE valuable lesson I learnt from my friend's story is that I must never wait to pursue my DREAMS and to do good deeds and help the community to the time I retire, as I may not even be present to wait for that time to happen. And our prophet Muhammad S.A.W also encourages us to do things and deeds while we still have the energy to do it. I finally realised I have nothing to wait for but all the means to start and learn something which can develop me to a better person and Health. From then on, I never looked back...taking in both joy and challenges as the future enfolds before me. Just like the picture I took in Dubai, "What lies beyond, I may not see but I surely have to be brave to explore any possibilities!"
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