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GEORGE YOU AIN’T ‘LEAVING’ PAKISTAN.
George Fulton is leaving said the article from Express Tribune.
He is divorcing Pakistan but with a heavy heart, he wrote.
Heyy George,
Whatever the circumstances of the relationship had been –dysfunctional or frustrating – you may be divorcing Pakistan, but you will never be able to ‘leave’ Pakistan.
Who says you can ‘leave’ Pakistan.?
Once you cross any one’s path be it your ‘dame’ Pakistan, you take a ‘bit’ of her with you, which shall be a ‘little’ part of you, for the rest of your life.
Yes George, no matter how many times you pronounce the word Talaq, you will not be able leave her. She will live in your memories, in your day to day life. She may not haunt you or stalk you, but she will definitely be a ‘part’ of you.
You came Pakistan’s way and cared to stay on for some time. But perhaps Pakistan didn’t care back in return.
Today like millions of us, you have expressed your valid fears of her extremism getting more extreme and her being a failed woman .
The evil side of this woman called Pakistan , who pushed you to a corner to leave must be rejoicing today. Once again like in Benazir’s assassination, Taseer’s ghastly murder, or countless suicide bombs, today again, the extremist wicked witch in Pakistan has won over.
I do not perceive you by the color of your skin. The day you tied the knot with the green passport, you became a Pakistani. I take you as one of us. Each one of us who thinks and is brave to embrace Pakistan with love and care is a George.
We have millions of Georges in Pakistan. Georges who think and feel the same as you.
All these Georges too feel hurt and bitter because of nepotism, corruption, extremist, ignorance and communal hatred. But perhaps they do not have the privilege like you to leave.
Please support all these Georges who are left behind and strengthen their dreams, desires and aspirations to tame this dame of yours.
Yes, you will leave, but then this dame needs to know her place and learn to behave. And the anger that you have caused in all these Georges will see that she is shown how to behave like a civilised woman. We will not let her ruin any more Georges.
But George, why should you care for the reciprocity if you really cared for her
Many a virtues in life need reciprocation –like friendship, trust, fidelity. But when it comes to care and love —it is generally one sided and may be reciprocated but not necessarily with the same intensity.
The real test is to be with your loved one in the time of need. She may be dysfunctional, for she is going through a bad patch. She isn’t all bad and only bad.
Like all of us, she has her soft side too. This softie is definitely going to miss you.
And today she is pensive, helpless. She is crying loud and hard to be saved.
You may not stay with her, but you may still support her with your affection and care.
I am neither judging you nor stopping you. But please don’t stop caring for her, even if she ceases to be your beloved.
I do not blame your decision or your bitterness. Only those who care get bitter. But with time your bitterness shall wane and all you will remember is the pleasant days you spent with her.
Please join hands with all of those forces who shall make this woman virtuous again. Difficult times come in the lives of all nations–new and old. And history has witnessed people coming out of worse times –whether the Nazi hatred of Jews, Opium addiction in China or the dark ages of Europe.
With all the wonderful Georges fighting for her recovery from the ailments of ignorance and hatred shall ensure that one day the compassionate and loving Pakistan shall triumph over the wicked and hostile Pakistan.
Hate and hostility have no feet in front of love and compassion.And they shall triumph in Pakistan too.
And I am so sure a day will come in our life time when you shall be proud that you came Pakistan’s way.
Please lend your hand to those who strive for this, in whatever way you can. Distances do not matter, if the intentions are good.
Keep her in your good will and prayers.
Please don’t stop caring for her.
She still needs you, George.
Yes she needs you.
She needs you.
For sure.
Celebrating the World Day of Social Justice
On 26 November 2007, the United Nations General Assembly decided to observe 20 February annually – starting in 2009 – as the World Day of Social Justice.The pressing need to observe this day was felt by the signing members to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment.
The 192 member signatories unanimously adopted the resolution and also invited the also invited Member States to devote the Day to promoting activities at the national level in support of the objectives and goals of the 1995 World Summit for Social Development.
(http://www.un.org/documents/ga/conf166/aconf166-9.htm).
Governments meeting at that Summit pledged to make poverty eradication, the goal of full employment and the fostering of social integration overriding objectives of development.
In designating the World Day, the Assembly “recognizes the need to consolidate further the efforts of the international community in poverty eradication and in promoting full employment and decent work, gender equality and access to social well-being and justice for all.”
So today is the third year we celebrate the World Day of Social Justice.
How many more years will it take to bring the ‘social justice‘ only time will tell.
Let us not wait for the governments, social activists, media to arrange elaborate functions for the day.
Let us, instead, all celebrate this day in our own little ways, as the bare minimum–being kind to the housemaid, not let anyone in our neighbourhood sleep hungry, giving the due wage to the workers under our employment, treating our girl child as well as the son, looking beyond caste, color and creed.
If not even this, then at least keep in our thoughts, those less fortunate than us and create a tiny bit of concern and empathy in our hearts, towards them.
HAPPY CELEBRATIONS!
~ The tragedy of old age is not that one is old, but that one is young. ~
by Iqra Quraishi on Wednesday, January 26, 2011
“Life is all about timing… the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable… attainable. Be alert and smart, It’s all about timing.”
“The work will wait while you show the child the rainbow, but the rainbow won’t wait while you do the work.”
to Farhat phuppijan with love….
When did she start looking so old? We keep thinking of her being the same person she was when we were young, but she is not. That’s when it hit us that we might have to show concern to her, like she once has taken care of us. No one wants to get older or sick where they can’t take care of themselves, but sometimes in life that will happen. When we realize that has happen to someone special to us, it’s time to stop and show our concern n care.
Watching a special family member turns older or becoming ill is one of the hardest things we have to go through. In our eyes we always want to see our elders, young, active and alert, unfortunately that won’t happen. As time go on they will get older or sick with something and need us more than ever. As we get older, we start realizing they are getting older and they are coming to a place in their life that more and more each day they will need us. Once we realize this, this is the time to start preparing ourselves to take care of that someone for as long as we possibly can. That’s the one thing all of us want to do is to provide a caring attitude for the person we love, when they can’t provide for themselves. Taking care of them will make us feel good and if we have children, it will be a good example for them. Who knows, one day they just might have to take care of us.
Right now she just needs you as a caregiver who can provide her with just a little concern. As she moves into her older years, she is now struggling to attend the basic needs of life. You can be the one who can provide all that to her by giving the regard and love. Small things like a phone call or a visit will do a lot of good.
Whether you can provide the factor known as “the quality of love” is a question. These special elderly persons gave a lot to us making our childhood nostalgic and really memorable. We had our times of joy, happiness, fun and laughter being part of a big family.
By repaying the love and the fun times to our elderly members, there is a real value attached to it. These can rejuvenate her and can keep her health at bay. It is therapeutic and can help her relive her old age.
Mahsa Vahdat: Iran Guftaam Chi Roshaan Az Qamar Lyrics: Hazrat Amir Khusrau
Amir Khusrau imagining his dialogue with his master Hz. Nizamuddin Aulia:
Guftam ke roshan az qamar, guftar ke rukhsar-e-manast.
Asks Khusrau, “Who is as bright as moon?” His master replies: “My cheeks.”
Guftam ke shireen az shaker, guftar ke guftar-e- manast.
I asked, “What is sweeter than sugar? He replies, “My words.”
Guftam tareeq-e-ashiqan, guftar wafadari buwad.
I asked,”What is the way of the loving.” He rpelied, “ Fidelity forever.”
Guftam makun jaur-o-jafa, guftar ke in kair e manast.
I asked, “ Don’t be so cruel and unfair.” He replied, “ This is my business.”
Guftam ke marg –e ashiqan, guftar ke dard e hijr e man.
I asked, “What is the death of the loving?” He replied, “Separation from me.”
Guftam ilaaj e zindagi, guftar ke deedar-e- manast.
I asked, “What is the treatment of the loving.” He replied, “The sight of me.”
Guftam ke hoori ya pari, guftar ke man shah e butaan.
I asked, “Then what are hooris and fairies? He replied, “(Leave them), I am their King.”
Guftam ke Khusrau na tawaan, guftar parastar e manast.
I said, “But Khusrau is very weak.” J He replied, “So what, he is my disciple.”
Blind to Bounds 
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