The Bright Side
Whenever you encounter a calamity or problem, look at its dimensions and aspects and look for the bright side in it. A scientist was imprisoned, and some of them saw him smiling, so he was told: Are you imprisoned and smiling? He said: I will take advantage of my solitude and distance from people to write a book because you know that the prisoner does not mix with people and will have a lot of free time. So, look at the bright side. Likewise, when you are afflicted with misfortunes or problems, look for their bright side, for they are like a shadow. If I ask you a question: Look under your feet. Find shade? Of course there is shadow, but the most important question is: What is the reason for the presence of shadows? It is because of the presence of light and ablution. Likewise, calamities are not calamities unless they find relief and solutions, but many of us focus our gaze on the calamity and forget that there are solutions around it or nearby.
From the book Life Skills by Ibrahim Al-Shamlan
