...one step at a time!

Life has always been a wonderful journey for most of us. We all have our share of ups and downs. We all have a glimpse of hurtful and painful events. And most importantly we all have a taste of the wonderful and amazing opportunities that all of us have never imagine happening.

Some things could also left us a little bit scared and shocked. We complain. We think a lot and end up believing that we are not capable of doing all these things. 

It is now that I realize it's because:

We always RUSH in everything. 

We are in a hurry to grow up to be able to prove ourselves. We rush things to be able to meet our deadline. We act before we plan. And we decide aggressively without even thinking of it's outcome.

When this things happen, we tend to over-think of all possible solutions to make things right and for us to get out of the mess that we ourselves started in the first place.

But who's to blame? 

I think we all know the answer.

In my case, the answer is capital M-E. ME!

These past few days, I always been in a hurry to learn Arabic. Not only because I want to but because I really have to. I felt the pressure of learning the language every time I go to work and come face to face with Arabian people. 

I started my quest in learning the language by trying to know and memorize their alphabet. With the help of a friend, she first explained to me the letters using a computer's keyboard with corresponding Arabic letters. And it was not easy! Without enough understanding of the use of Ayin, Alif, Mim, Gym, Yah, Dull and the other letters, I decided to try to spell names. I don't even get why Mohammed is spelled in Arabic using only 4 letters - the Mim, followed by Ha, and Mim again, and ending with a Dull. She explained everything to me all over again but I still don't get the point. 

The day after I started learning Arabic letters, I then think of trying to read names written in Arabic. I faced the computer and found myself staring at the monitor for a few minutes trying to figure out what the word was. Unfortunately I wasn't able to read it. 

And then the writing issue came in the picture the next day. Of course how can I do it if I even don't know how to use the letters and read them?

Sitting in one corner of the clinic, I thought I'll really have to learn the language soon. I have to understand, speak, read, and even write it. 

I have to know it by heart. 

And then it hit me. To be able to know the language, I don't have to skip steps. I don't need to rush. And start with the basics.

First, I have to memorize the letters. Know it's use and it's corresponding symbols. Then try to read names first followed by a word and eventually sentences after. And next is writing. I know it will be easier to write if I already know how to spell and read. 

Learning this will take some time. And I am prepared for that. I know and believe that I can. 

But right now, I'll just do it,

ONE STEP AT A TIME!

xoxo