January 7 Discussion Meeting
Goal Setting Workshop
8pm
Two Securities Building - 3500 Piedmont Rd, Atlanta, GA 30305 (map)
Discussion Leader: Kelly Wentworth
Refreshments Served.
Showing posts with label Goal Setting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Goal Setting. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Goal Setting Workshop - Friday, January 7
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thanks for What?
Show gratitude to God. Any who is grateful does so to the profit of the soul; but if any is ungrateful, God is in no need; God is worthy of all praise. (Quran 31:12)
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It's strange, but if put on the spot, many people seem to have a problem figuring out things for which they are thankful. Picture AIF's Thanksgiving/Eid dinner last Friday. We had a nice group of people and we decided to go around and tell a story that reflected thanks. Most of the people groaned and claimed they couldn't think of anything. However, as the conversation went on, everyone eventually discovered that their story came out very easily.
When I was going through a very difficult situation in my life, I used to have to force myself to think of five things for which I was thankful EVERY DAY. I had plenty to be thankful for, but was very caught up in my moment and pity for myself, so those wonderful things were seemingly few and far between. As I got into the habit more and more, I was able to find things to be thankful for all around me! I went from being a very negative drama queen to a much more positive, 'slightly less drama' queen. Perfection isn't my goal, but learning to see the good in the bleakest situation is.
When I find myself back in a situation where the things to be thankful for are once again pushed out of my line of vision, I look to inspiration to bring me back around to reality. One key tool is the Internet. Since I'm on the computer for a good chunk of my week, one of the easiest things to do is simply type in 'thankful' or some similar search term into my browser. One of my favorite sites, wikiHow, has a short, but nice guide on How to Be Thankful.
For what are you thankful?
How do you bring yourself back to reality when negative thoughts bring you down?
It's appropriate that Eid Al-Adha and Thanksgiving fall around the same time this year. Both holidays focus on giving thanks. As you celebrate one or both of these 'thanks-centered' holidays, remember to find something in your everyday to be thankful for, so you can have a thankful heart all year 'round.
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Kelly
American Islamic Fellowship
blog@americanislamicfellowship.com
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It's strange, but if put on the spot, many people seem to have a problem figuring out things for which they are thankful. Picture AIF's Thanksgiving/Eid dinner last Friday. We had a nice group of people and we decided to go around and tell a story that reflected thanks. Most of the people groaned and claimed they couldn't think of anything. However, as the conversation went on, everyone eventually discovered that their story came out very easily.
When I was going through a very difficult situation in my life, I used to have to force myself to think of five things for which I was thankful EVERY DAY. I had plenty to be thankful for, but was very caught up in my moment and pity for myself, so those wonderful things were seemingly few and far between. As I got into the habit more and more, I was able to find things to be thankful for all around me! I went from being a very negative drama queen to a much more positive, 'slightly less drama' queen. Perfection isn't my goal, but learning to see the good in the bleakest situation is.
When I find myself back in a situation where the things to be thankful for are once again pushed out of my line of vision, I look to inspiration to bring me back around to reality. One key tool is the Internet. Since I'm on the computer for a good chunk of my week, one of the easiest things to do is simply type in 'thankful' or some similar search term into my browser. One of my favorite sites, wikiHow, has a short, but nice guide on How to Be Thankful.
For what are you thankful?
How do you bring yourself back to reality when negative thoughts bring you down?
It's appropriate that Eid Al-Adha and Thanksgiving fall around the same time this year. Both holidays focus on giving thanks. As you celebrate one or both of these 'thanks-centered' holidays, remember to find something in your everyday to be thankful for, so you can have a thankful heart all year 'round.
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Kelly
American Islamic Fellowship
blog@americanislamicfellowship.com
Monday, September 28, 2009
Who Inspires You?
"Most Exalted is GOD, the only true King. Do not rush into uttering the Quran before it is revealed to you, and say, "My Lord, increase my knowledge." --Quran 20:114
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In our discussion this week, we are going to look at inspirational people of faith. As we come to this topic, think about those people who have inspired you through their words, their deeds or in other ways. Is the person someone you know personally? Is the person an historical figure? Has the person inspired you to act intentionally or unintentionally? Is the person of the same faith or of a different faith or philosophy?
I can think of many people who have inspired me in my life. The members of my family are a group of people who have inspired me, sometimes intentionally and sometimes unintentionally. My family continually positively challenges my faith by helping me further seek what it is that has brought me to this path on which I am.
My family is not the only group of people who have positively challenged me lately. I have been taking part in interfaith discussions with Christians through Understanding Islam sessions sponsored by a local church. The purpose of these discussions is to learn about Islam and learn about ways that Christians and Muslims can stay strong in each respective faith, but also learn how to build bridges with one another. The people in these sessions have made me really stop to think about why I am Muslim, what makes me a Muslim, how my beliefs are different from other religions/philosophies and how my beliefs are the same. I have enjoyed each discussion and look forward to developing lasting relationships with the people I meet.
I believe some of the most inspiring people of faith in my life are those who may not always agree with how I approach my spiritual path. I constantly look for ways I can ask God to "increase my knowledge" and believe this is absolutely done through these relationships.
How do you find inspiration in your faith?
Please share your thoughts with us at 8pm on Friday, October 2.
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Kelly
American Islamic Fellowship
info@americanislamicfellowship.com
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In our discussion this week, we are going to look at inspirational people of faith. As we come to this topic, think about those people who have inspired you through their words, their deeds or in other ways. Is the person someone you know personally? Is the person an historical figure? Has the person inspired you to act intentionally or unintentionally? Is the person of the same faith or of a different faith or philosophy?
I can think of many people who have inspired me in my life. The members of my family are a group of people who have inspired me, sometimes intentionally and sometimes unintentionally. My family continually positively challenges my faith by helping me further seek what it is that has brought me to this path on which I am.
My family is not the only group of people who have positively challenged me lately. I have been taking part in interfaith discussions with Christians through Understanding Islam sessions sponsored by a local church. The purpose of these discussions is to learn about Islam and learn about ways that Christians and Muslims can stay strong in each respective faith, but also learn how to build bridges with one another. The people in these sessions have made me really stop to think about why I am Muslim, what makes me a Muslim, how my beliefs are different from other religions/philosophies and how my beliefs are the same. I have enjoyed each discussion and look forward to developing lasting relationships with the people I meet.
I believe some of the most inspiring people of faith in my life are those who may not always agree with how I approach my spiritual path. I constantly look for ways I can ask God to "increase my knowledge" and believe this is absolutely done through these relationships.
How do you find inspiration in your faith?
Please share your thoughts with us at 8pm on Friday, October 2.
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Kelly
American Islamic Fellowship
info@americanislamicfellowship.com
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Happy New Year
Happy New Year!
Thank you to all who read our blog and still might be checking this blog despite a lack of posts this last month. We are through most of the holidays now and will be posting more blogs during the new year.
Friday, we will be meeting to discuss resolutions and focus on goal setting for the year to come. Click here for details.
Hope you can join us!!
If you are away or will be out of town, be sure to check the blog next Monday for an update and feel free to continue our conversation!!
Much peace to all!
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Kelly
American Islamic Fellowship
blog@americanislamicfellowship.com
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