God’s Will

- by Ayesha Parveen 29 Nov 2008
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Love comes, but accompanied by pain;
Who can tell us why?
Time moves on, but scars remain,
As friends all go by.

As we take each step, so much is lost
That which cannot be retrieved;
Yet, in pain and in joy,
My love for you has thrived.

My hopes for your happiness
Are all fulfilled, my prayers all answered
Now debt repaid, to God I yield.
To His call, I have now answered.

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My Appa

- by Ayesha Parveen 29 Nov 2008
Category: Others.
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In this inexplicable mystery called life, we sometimes get surprise-gifts. One such gift in my life is my Appa. Even though we are not biologically related in this life, he is the one person from whom I keep on receiving fatherly affection. Appa knows when I need words of encouragement and offers them to me. Somehow he senses when I am hurt, and he heals me with his words of kind wisdom and with his inimitable sense of humour.

Having gone through more-than-enough pain in his own life, he chooses to be compassionate to others and has not become bitter in his attitude. True, we argue at times, but I know he tells me what he thinks will help me be a better person as well as lead a happier life. At the same time, he respects my space and accepts the personal choices I make. My Appa says I inspire him. In this often unfairly ultra-critical world, he works wonders in my life by saying I am worthy of appreciation.

Through this post, I wish to express my love and gratitude for Appa. I hope he reads it and understands how important he is to me. God bless my Appa.

( 'Appa' means Father)

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Setting Goals

- by Ayesha Parveen 26 Nov 2008
Category: Lifestyle.
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To achieve something, we need to set a goal and it needs some serious thought and action. The following rules might help:

1. BE PRACTICAL: We need to set a goal in almost every aspect of life: professional, financial, personal and temporal. And, when we do so, we need to be practical. If, for example, a person earns Rs. 20, 000 a month, then his goal should not be to become a millionaire within a year! Perhaps, saving Rs.120, 000 in a year would be a better idea (at Rs. 10,000 per month saving). Similarly, if you are working 8 hours a day, do not suddenly plan to work 16 hours as it will be physically almost impossible to do so.

2. PUT IT IN WRITING: Set your goals in writing; in that way you will remember them. Every night, before going to bed, read the writing so that your subconscious mind registers it. Along with the more common financial and professional goals, remember your personal goals too. Be very specific. What is in the mind, usually, sooner or later, gets manifested in the tangible world too.

3. EVALUATE YOUR PROGRESS: Every month evaluate how far you have progressed in nearing your goals. Be patient with yourself and learn from your mistakes like unnecessary over-spending.

4. TIME-FRAME: Put a time-frame to your goal, short-term or long. Some goals can have both the short-term and the long-term time-frames. For example, a short-term saving of Rs. 120, 000 per annum would have a long-term time-frame of Rs 600, 000 in 5 years.

5. SET YOUR GOALS SLIGHTLY HIGHER than what at present you practically think is possible. This will motivate you more in making the adjustments in life necessary to reach your goal.

6. REGULARITY: Break down your working for the goal and do each day’s/ month’s/ year’s work regularly.

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Waiting

- by Ayesha Parveen 25 Nov 2008
Category: Lifestyle.

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As I wait for things to change,
I know they will.
As I wait for pain to go,
I feel it will.

My wait is based on trust, on love
Greater than other feelings in me;
In God’s own time my wait will end
And you will be with me.

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Facing the Interviewer(s)

- by Ayesha Parveen 25 Nov 2008
Category: Lifestyle.
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How we face the interviewer(s) usually decides whether we get the job or not. The following points might help us:

1. WISH THE INTERVIEWER(S) as soon as you enter and try to sound pleasant. If there are more than one person present, you may say, “Good morning, ladies/ gentlemen/ ladies and gentlemen” (as is appropriate).

2. SIT DOWN WHEN YOU ARE ASKED TO. After sitting down, remember to say “Thank you”. Sit straight and avoid displaying signs of nervousness, like fidgeting with you tie, etc.

3. BE HONEST about your academic/professional background.

4. If you are being asked a PERSONAL QUESTION which you do not want to answer, say, “Sorry, I do not want to answer this personal question.” Be POLITE but FIRM.

5. Make EYE-CONTACT with the person(s) you are talking to. It is a sign of self-confidence.

6. Answer questions DIRECTLY but POLITELY. If you do not know the answer to a question, say so. Remember, no human being is all-knowing.

7. Even if an interviewer is trying to make you angry, DO NOT SHOW ANGER in return.

8. At the end of the interview, THANK the interviewer(s) and ask, “May I leave?” Go home and send a FORMAL LETTER OF THANKS.

9. Be RELAXED throughout the interview. BELIEVE in yourself and in God’s plan for you.

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At Last

- by Ayesha Parveen 23 Nov 2008
Category: Lifestyle.This story has been read 60 times.

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At times pain overwhelms us;
And all around us we see chaos
These are times when it is
Difficult to trust, hard to open up,
Perhaps, impossible to undo damage or forgive.

At times pain overwhelms us;
And suddenly we glimpse the truth:
We know a soul-kin
As well as the pretenders,
Near or far away, for us.

At times pain overwhelms us;
And going through it,
We find peace, at last;
Not around us, but within us,
And there is pain no more.

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Career-Boosters

- by Ayesha Parveen 23 Nov 2008
Category: Others.
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Having a good career and a job you like is one of the major fulfillments of life. However, like most things good, it needs a lot of effort on your part. If you want a promotion at work, the following points might help:

1. DON’T WAIT FOR THE JOB VACANCY. Pave the way by making sure your boss knows you want more responsibility.

2. EMPLOYEES NEED TO TREAT THEIR OWN COMPANY AS A CLIENT. In order to stay competitive, inform your employer of your competencies and your talents.

3. PREPARE FOR POSITIONS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN. If you’re targeting a job in a foreign country, begin taking language classes before any opportunity presents itself. Think about portability. Likewise, don’t let a company know you’re interested in a foreign post if you cannot do it. You can tell them you can’t do it; that would help them identify where else they can promote you.

4. FOLLOW THROUGH in every commitment to you boss, colleagues or anyone else. Being able to meet deadlines is extremely important.

5. BE PUNCTUAL. Being late leaves a bad impression and is unprofessional.

6. BRUSH UP YOUR KNOWLEDGE of both your subject and related ones.

7. SAVE MONEY. Have enough money saved, perhaps enough to meet about 6 months’ expenses, on which you can fall back if you need to change your job.

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