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Today before to tell an unpleasant word, think of those who cannot speak. Before to complain of taste of meal, think of those who has nothing to eat. Before to complain of the husband or the wife, think of those who asks god not to leave it. Before to complain of a life, think of those who too has early left it. Before to complain of the children - think of those who dreams of children, but cannot have them. Before to swear because of the disorder in the house whom to clean or sweep, think of those who lives in the street. Before to complain of a distance which to you should be passed, think of those who takes place the same distance on foot. When you get tired and complain of work, think of the unemployed, invalids and those who dreams to have it. Take your time to point a finger or condemn someone, remember no one is innocent also all of us will answer the unique God. When oppressive thoughts depress you, smile and thank the Allah that you are still live. The life is a gift. Live, enjoy a life, glorify the Allah!.

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Lona Jack-Vilmar Comment by Lona Jack-Vilmar on June 17, 2009 at 1:46pm
Wow Fidan!

Thank you for sharing this thought provoking and insightful piece of writing. Your words remind me of how important it is to be thankful for what we have. Sometimes we forget that life is indeed a gift that we must cherish.

Thanks again,

Ms. Lona
Hareem Qureshi Comment by Hareem Qureshi on June 15, 2009 at 11:18pm
Assalam Alaikum!
Fidan its worderful, amazing, fantastic.........
I have no words Fidan
you wrote your feelings i know!
I know all the things you wrote came from your generous heart
I am proud of you to be your friend
I love you like sidra.
Fidan i am so glad to read it
Fidan you are the nicest one from all over the world
Assalam Alaikum
Christina Zawerucha Comment by Christina Zawerucha on June 15, 2009 at 8:27am
Thank you for sharing this, Fidan. You have great wisdom, even though you are so young! It is so important for us to be thankful for the things that we have, instead of getting angry about the things we don't have.

Suggestion for your English: start each line with

Before complaining about

a lot of students learning English confuse of and about.

Before complaining about Fidan's grammar, I should think about how lucky I am to have such a thoughtful student!

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