I finally got it...

Few weeks ago, I was surprised to receive an email from the receptionist, saying I received a parcel and asked me to get it from her. It was very unexpected. It turned out to be a book titled 'Dont be sad' written by a muslim author, 'Aaidh ibn Abdullah al-Qarni.

On the first page of the book it says,

Specially to my dearest Naida,
Hope you find what you're looking for..

- Alin (5/6/2008)

I was flattered that I cried. I cant believe that I have real friends out there who cares a great deal about me. It was really unexpected. I remembered she asked me for my office address and said she was gonna send me something before I left to the UK and since I wont be leaving until December, it never occurred to me it was from her.

Due to my busy schedule, I took me almost a month to finish the book. I love every bit of it and actually sad that i was gonna finish reading the book.. it inspired me and still is..

Taken from the book;

"We, humankind, brood over what we dont own and we dont thank God for what we do own. We always dwell on the tragic and dark side of our lives, and we dont look at the brighter side of our existence. We rue over what is missing in our lives and we are not happy with what is there"

True indeed. It made me feel really bad actually.. what am I complaining, i have a nice bed to sleep on every night, a place to go home to, warm bread and hot drink, a job that i love, a supportive family and great friends around me.

So I finally got it ; happiness is a state of mind and always always be thankful for what you have.

And yes Alin, I've found what am looking for. Thanks hon.. *hugs*