Intelligence, education and wisdom

Intelligence, education and wisdom ... together create wonders.

Politicians divide, Leaders unite

"Let me know if we can do anything for you."

Her concern and words touched me deep inside but left me very sad at the very same time.

My colleague is a very compassionate and kind human being.
I recently met her in the corridors and after greetings, she expressed her concern over the political situation and overall polarization of the country. She told me that she was sad over the direction things were going and then she said "let me know if we can do anything for you".

The words stopped me in tracks. I thanked her for her kindness but a sadness descended over my heart. I wasn't thinking on personal level while making the small talk about the political atmosphere of the country.

I had not realized that I might be in need of help!
This is my country for the past 28 years.
I've made a family, a career, a home, ...., a life over here.
I am a citizen, pay taxes, and work for the prosperity of this land.
My children were born and raised here.

I have built memories here.
I have reached out to strangers to find familiarity.
I have tried finding the comfort of family among friends.
I have cared and helped others in the society.
All this, because I love this country and the American Dream.
I wasn't born here but I made it mine by choice.
For me, everyone living in this country is equal.
They are no different than me.
We are all unique but the same, humans.

And today, someone with my own best interest in mind, made me realize that there are people who would never accept me. Without intention, my own friend made me feel that even after 28 years, a lifetime of dedication and loyalty, I am still vulnerable and that I might need help to live peacefully in the country.

This hurts....deep down, it hurts....a lot.
                                                                    (Shamsa Anwar)

"Why do they act strangely around me?"

"Why do women act strangely towards me?"

A friend recently asked me this question and left me wondering.
She is a very intelligent lady with an established career, successful family life and a pleasant personality with friendly disposition. There would be many who might look up to her and want to be in her shoes, and that might be the real problem here.

Life is strange.
It is the simplest logic when lived as a temporary abode, but the most complicated mystery when pursued with a zest.
We all know that it will come to an end one day, yet most forget this truth.
Everyone live their own life, yet people yearn to have others.
Envy, jealousy and competition, these are vices that take away peace of both parties. Their poisonous talons dig deep into the hearts of those who bore such feelings towards others but their negativity also effects the ones for whom they are carried. Jealousy is the fire that burns the person igniting it but it's heat is also felt by the one for whom it is lit.

My friend was not the first person to ask me this familiar question.
I have written on the topic before and was approached by many friends and some strangers online, after my blogs. They all stated the similar question in different words and asked for my opinion. Majority were women who talked to me. I personally think that jealousy is more prevalent among women. It's present in both genders but women are more sensitive to feelings, emotions and analysis. Misled and unchecked emotions can provoke and feed jealousy.

Success is a combination of luck and hard work. Everyone's luck is their own and so is the latter. Healthy competition, admiration and appreciation of others' success are desired and needed for a healthy growth of society but there's a thin line between these emotions and envy. One must always be aware of their own feelings and reactions towards others' success. Only then, true friendships would be formed, and everyone can live in peace.


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