Monday, December 22, 2008

The one on serenity..

Serenity was, to me, watching a sunset in peace..

A patient told me yesterday: "I am now at peace with everything".

Hearing her, I had to put the consultation on hold, and make sure I heard her right.

She had converted to islam just a few weeks ago.. Her passion about it put me to shame..

When she spoke about how she tries to overcome her working hours to " find a corner and pray on time", and how she carries her mus7af with her to read whenever she gets a chance.. How, even now, when she came to me feeling unwell and dizzy.. It didn't really matter to her and she "did not come here to complain, I just want to make sure everything's ok"..

Serenity radiated from her..

It baffled me. After a day of seeing unhappy people, complain about the smallest of things.. Over and over again.. You kinda forget that there are people out there who have found that light which makes them happy, and content..

To that particular lady, it was embracing islam.

What's serenity to you?

- to counting our blessings xx

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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

That was really a touching post, made me pause & think. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Lovely post :)

"What's serenity to you?"
In a good book that takes my thoughts away. There's nothing like over-thinking to ruin everything.

Lili3 said...

"What's serenity to you?"

Time haven't showed me it yet :) but I hope its soon ^^

Nemo said...

thanks for sharing this ...

doona said...

beautiful post =)

sometimes, we underestimate the gifts we have!

to answer your question, though, serentiy is when you're truly content and satisfied with everything you have =)

Fastidious Babe said...

Dubai guy: glad it had an impact on u :)


byteofcoffee: thanx, sometimes being alone with ones thoughts can be seen as serenity too.. peut-etre..



Lili3: sometimes serenity can be achieved from within.. just a thought..



Nemo: ur welcome :)



DanDooon: yes, but what is it which makes u satisfied and content and happy with what u have.. ?

eshda3wa said...

ya7lailha

i wish i felt that serene too

Ruby Woo said...

To me serenity is sunrise on the beach.. Alone with soft music!

Fastidious Babe said...

eshda3wa: me too :)



Ruby Woo: the beach does have this affect indeed.. x