I said in a previous post that I would break down what Maktoub means. well here it is:

Everything is Maktoub, which simply means written in Arabic. This is something that over the last couple of years I have come to embrace and realize that life is planned out, nothing comes from luck..I don’t believe in luck..I believe in working hard. Everything is written out for you.. everything happens for a reason. Where you are today is where God or whomever the higher being you believe in has intended for you to be. Where you are today is not sheer luck or by coincidence… but all part of the master plan.. the bigger picture. Its up to us to make decisions that will affect our next step. God gives us choices ; right,left,black,white,yes, no.. whatever… you make the choice and the outcome is what its supposed to be……..

No mistakes are made.  The situations you are going through are meant to make you stronger. Although at times you might feel hopeless and feel the need to give up, but those are the times that test your faith in yourself…. hold your head up high.. realize that a week later the pain will be less.. 2 weeks later you might still feel a sting.. a month, 6 months..a year…whatever… time heals all… what seems major to you this moment.. will seem minimal 3 months from now..

Granted my mother passed when I was 6, but one thing I remember her constantly reminding me is that if you have any doubt in your heart, then thats Gods way of talking to you. Follow his lead.. and the truth will set you free.. it might hurt.. but ultimately to love yourself is to have love in your heart and as Kahlil Gibran said “Love is to have God in your heart. “

I know I’m where I need to be and not where I want to be in my life. I have come to accept certain situations that I’m faced with as stepping stones to a better me, to fulfill myself, and become a better woman.. I’m not perfect.. actually far from it.. I have issues.. and I will be the first to admit it [ I’m sure I can round up some folks to testify to that]. I know that I was built for this . built to take it a day at a time.. to take what has been given to me and make something out of it… to prove to MYSELF that I’m worth it and I can do it.. and do it real well actually…

People come into your life for a reason..From the stranger passing you on the street who stopped you to ask a question, to the lover who cheated on you , to the girlfriend that got cheated on, to the boy you have a crush on that happens to have a girlfriend, to the homeless man telling you about his war stories.. whatever.. simply .. Every interaction you have with anyone is Gods way of talking to you… communicating with you through us.. his creations.. all X Billion of us.. all we are is vessels for him to communicate with us mortals…be patient with one another.. listen.. not only with your mind.. but with your heart…

So in conclusion..I know sometimes we hurt ourselves by hurting others.. but patience is what is needed in this life.. guidance is key.. love is a must.. and loyalty is……..I cant even find a word for that…:)

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Posted at : December 9th, 2007 - 8:33 pm
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