[align=left]Dear Enigma
I have read your story twice and lingered over your contemplation. Words hold our imagination prisoner when they touch our hearts, and your words did just that.
When a man asked Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) for his advice, he told him not to be angry thrice. Unfortunately few of us would head that advice. We have become too self-centered to forgive and forget. The simplest of misunderstanding would turn, because of our hasty judgements, into an unforgivable crime. And to add salt to to the wound, we refuse to apologize even when it becomes clear we are the ones to be blamed. I found myself in such a situation a number of times and regretfully made the silly decision of burrying my head in the sand. Lately, however, I have been trying to change my perspective of things in the hope of reaching out to others. I have found that a smile and a sweet compliment would build a bridge of trust and eventually eliminate any unwanted misconclusions. It also has become clear to me that the more I try to understand the other person's motives behind his words and actions, the more I find them acceptable.
Sorry, I seem to have spoken too much, but the topic is indeed worth more than just a short reply. The story, the thoughts and the wonderful language used by Enigma captured my attention. Thank you Enigma for raising such a vital issue.[/center]
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