Let me tell you what sucks.

What sucks is having to see a student of yours face to face and tell him the no-so-flattering truth about himself. When you have to tell a student that he's not good at everything he thought he was good at. Having to watch the student's confidence ebb away. And having to do it in a voice which cannot reveal even a trace of regret.

The only reason you would do that to a student, is to help him to become a better person. And you have to resort to such things from time to time. And it sucks. Its sucks because that students looks up to you and now you gotta tell him what he doesn't want to hear.

And then it hurts inside like crap. It's part of the job description. The next step? To help him realize his true potential. Easier said then done.

Things have been looking bright lately and I guess that it's a good thing. The confidence that ebbed away in the last few weeks has mostly come back and my thought processes have started generating new ideas again, which can only be a good thing.

Two days ago, I spoke to Dr Barbara Ryan and it was an amazing conversation. I was telling her about my future plans and how I intend to take the path less taken. There wasn't even a sliver of doubt present on her face when she listened to me. She told me to go for it and pursue my passion because that is the fuel for success. She gave me tips to help me pursue my goals and encouraged me to fight on and not give up. She even agreed to help me with some of the stuff! I'm so glad I met her. She's really one of the profs you can just go and talk to. She's really inspired me and has become a mentor to me.

My sec 3s in Montfort are gearing up to take over the unit. I must say that as a whole batch, they have quite a bit of potential. The challenge is, however, to channel this potential and energy in an effective, educative and developmental way. They grasp the concepts of leadership pretty quickly and understand the need for leaders to serve the people rather than the other way round, which certainly is a positive start. I'm feeling quite optimistic about this batch and cannot wait to work with them when they take over!

Many opportunities have popped up. Perhaps, they might have always been there and I'm noticing them only now. I'm really thankful that they are finally visible to me. However, Rasulullah (SAW) once said that opportunities are like clouds and one must grasp them before they float away. The meaning in this is clear. You make your own life. You have to take the initiative to grasp opportunities and do something with your life. I'm ready to work hard to grasp the ones that are currently available.

"Everyone falls down in life. It's how fast you get up that matters."

Have fun dudes.

Had the opportunity to listen to a voice recording of Aqa Moula (TUS) where he spoke about the Sijil ul Bisharat (Letter of the Good News).

I was just thinking to myself when I was hearing Moula's voice.....Moula, you are the good news! You are the good news that every impoverished soul wants to hear. You are the good news that inspires the uninspired. You are the good news that gives hope to those that need it the most.

Moula, you are the Good News. For everyone who is blessed to receive it.