Rabia Ikram
Nov 1 · 5 min read

I am a stanch believer in destiny. I believe people cross your path for a reason. Some are here to give us hope and love we really deserve and few to give us lessons. Whatever the purpose is to make sure to be grateful. We are surrounded by many people who must have helped us by playing a significant role in our lives. The help may not be huge but sometimes little things do matter. Someone may have taken a stand for you and this has given your life a different direction. Maybe some lollipop moments have changed your life and perspective. You may have noticed when a simple gesture of someone has made you a new you.

we are so a busy generation for not even acknowledging them for their kind gestures.

Accept and express it to those few people of your life who have played a major role. I decided to acknowledge a few people who played significant roles.

Parents are the very first human creature we encounter. They have a strong influence on your personality. I have a communication gap with my parents. We talk daily but forget to express our love. Few days ago, a friend has asked me to write paid content. As I was free, so I agreed. He paid me on time. It was less amount, but I can proudly say it was the very first income of my life. My mother was the first person who came to my mind when I received cash. I thought of the time she stood for me, took a stand and helped me to become what I have today. People must be acknowledged for their great acts. So, I called my mom. We usually don’t talk about something special. But I called and talked for half an hour telling her how grateful I’m for making me a better girl. She was in tears. You know in a mother-daughter relationship there is no expression, but I felt the joy in her voice. The first gratitude I really paid was to my mom. Then I sent the money to my parents. They refused but as I insisted, they keep it and I know the chain of prayers from their end.It rarely happens when we talk for more than ten minutes.

The second letter Which I choose to give is to one of my friends who gave me an opportunity to write paid content. I must quote there are few people who put their faith in us. He was the one who contacted me and literally insisted to give it a try at least. I know there were flaws but he was kind enough to keep it. Just because of him, I got a chance to express my emotions to my mother. He was significant in this way. So, I decided to make a card and say thanks to him for playing a vital role in my life in this regard. I am going to remember him as the very first source from Allah to give me a chance to thank my mother. When I acknowledged him for this, he sent me a reply which I’m going to add here: ‘Thank you so much Rabia for this amazing card. It really made me feel special…I really appreciate you taking an extra mile and working within deadlines. Your piece of writing was flawless, and it showed the amount of effort you’d poured in. Even I am thankful to you for such a. great service.’

In the third letter, I choose to write to another friend of mine. As he is the one who really motivated me to join Amal and encouraged me to groom myself. There are few people who believed in me when I stopped believing in me. The very first impression of him was positivity and humbleness. I inquired about such transformation, he is kind enough to give all the credit to Amal. I started fellowship and After the third week of my session, when I was having down time and midlife crisis. I was on the verge of quitting this fellowship. He was the person who convinced me to not commit this mistake. It’s his greatness that he came up to me highlighting my strengths and giving me hope that things will get well. Here if I’d add his words;

1. Painting the right words is natural in her case whenever she writes something. The ability to choose the correct words and then expressing them is something that comes easily to her.

2. When it comes to the praising part, she’s a beauty with brains. 😉

3. That’s a hard one but I wish I’ve got the same gift as you’ve to paint out the correct words at the right time. You’re a born writer and can write well.

4. The ability to write, express and being confident in a public appearance is your gift. Kudos to your efforts till now you’ve achieved so much.

I will give credit for Amal fellowship opportunity to one of these friends. The one who helped me in this regard as I take this opportunity as a life long learning. This fellowship is going to prove a milestone towards my destination.

After coming to Amal fellowship, I came across very rare genuine and genius person who really helped me to become a happy person. I’d like to take a pause and say thanks to a few of those.

I said in the beginning there is a role of destiny as well. Pay close attention and give credit to those around you.

    Rabia Ikram

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