News Today

I wake up to a wonderful morning and was startled by the following posts.

A man dies on the hospital doorstep while health care professionals ignored him. The passers-by were busy filming him. 11 medics suspended -The Telegraph

According to BBC, loneliness is a "major health issue." Loneliness has always been associated with early mortality, mental and other health conditions. I think people should remember that even though they are not in contact with people they would love to, there are still people around who would love to give them company. It is difficult but being satisfied with what you have can help.

And the biggest shock of all, Pakistan's only Nobel Laureate was banned from his own country. Abdus Salam, whose work helped in the discovery of the God Particle last week, was despised by the people of the country for being an Ahmadi and yet identifying himself as a Muslim. There are hardly any textbooks that  have his name.

Daddy...my Hero!

Yes! Yes! I knew it. I just had to speak to him. Open myself to him and I shall find my silver lining. Yes, all I can do now is work hard. Be the person I was in school and study and study and study. I remember a Hindi professor of mine telling me, "These days its not the hard work but smart work that is the key to success."

I had forgotten the former part and just remembered the latter. But truth is there is no shortcut to success. Hard work was, is and always be the key to success.

I told my Dad I am not talking to Scroogie unless I prove myself. Fair enough! Instead of condemning the gifts I have been bestowed upon, I need to utilize them to my advantage.

I just pray to God that this rekindled motivation keeps burning and keeps motivating me. Amen!