Echo of Life

         We are not always conscious to the fact that our words are creators. We either create our own downfalls by the words that we speak. We are snared by the words of our mouth, meaning that by our negative words we direct our life in the wrong direction. Our sweet-smelling words with the right persons can make new friendships and deepen the old ones. The inclusion of simple words in our daily conversations can enrich our relationships to a great extent.

          I have been thinking about the power of words that lately and when I came across this story, I thought it would be good to include. As you read this story, I want you to think about the words that you are speaking concerning your life. Are you speaking words of blessing and prosperity, or are you speaking words of defeat  misery? I hope this story ministers to your heart to be positive no matter what the circumstances are and no matter how hard the enemy is trying to discourage you.

         A father and his son were passing through a jungle. The place was exquisite and beautiful. The boy was feeling delighted. He screams: " Mesmerizing place!; Surprised, he hears the voice coming back from the mountain, "mesmerizing place!" Filled with inquisitiveness and asks his father,"Dad, what's happening?". The father replies,"Be attentive!" Then he screams, "You are wonderful!", and the voice answers: "You are wonderful!" Then the father explains, "People call this "Echo", but truly it is "Life"! As Mufti Ismail Menk said about the life, "Whatever you send out, comes back to you; a general rule to live by because life's an echo." What you give, you get! What you sow, you reap". Life is a mirror of our actions.



          The world is like a ride in an amusement park, and when you choose to go on it you think it's real because that's how powerful our minds are. The ride goes up and down, round and round, it has thrills and chills, and it is very loud, and it is fun for a while. Many people have been on the ride a long time, and they begin to wonder, is this real, or is this just a ride?" And other people have remembered, and they come back and say, don't worry; don't be afraid ever, because this is just a ride." And we can change it any time we want. It is only a choice. No effort, no work, no job, no savings of money, just a simple choice between fear and love.

          The eyes of fear want to put bigger locks on your heads, buy guns, close yourself off. The eyes of love instead see all of us as one. Try to learn to breathe deeply, really to taste food when you eat, and when you sleep really to sleep. Try as much as possible to be wholly alive with all your might, and when you laugh, laugh your heart out. And when you get angry, get good and angry. Try to be alive and be glad about it.

           Life is not easy for any of us. We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted in one or the other way and try with the best of our abilities to attain it by the will of God. Humor and playful communication strengthen our relationships by triggering positive feelings and fostering emotional connection. When we laugh with one another, a positive bond is created.This bond acts as a strong buffer against stress, disagreements, and disappointment. All emotional sharing builds strong and lasting relationship bonds, but sharing laughter and play also add joy, vitality and resilience.

            Let's think of miracles as the small voices in our head. These voices remind us of the things we want and need in our lives. When you frame this need in a positive way, you can then determine the best way to make this need become a reality. If you can learn to focus your daily energy on the positivity, the steps towards your miracle will begin to show themselves, and your miracle will slowly become your reality.

           In the midst of your trails or hardships, speak only positive and overcoming words. When you feel weak and unable to continue, do not complain about your weakness because you will stay just like that rather when you feel weak and discouraged, I challenge you to say, "God is my force and redemption, whom shall I fear?" Say out loud," I believe in the oneness of Almighty and I will be in safe hands, satisfied and blessed every day."