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If you feel like giving up, read this: 1. This is a Phase. Tough times are just a phase. They don't last forever. Life is a cycle of highs and lows. Remember, this too shall pass. You're in the middle of the storm now, but clear skies are ahead. Hold on. 2. You Are Stronger Than You Think. Never underestimate your resilience. - You've survived 100% of your bad days. - Inside you, there is an inner strength. - Your potential is greater than any problem. Remember, you're stronger and more capable than you believe. 3. Small Steps Count. Progress isn't always a leap forward. Sometimes it's tiny, almost imperceptible steps. Each step, no matter how small, brings you closer to your goal. Celebrate every bit of progress. Slow and steady can still win the race. Keep moving forward. 4. Remember Your 'Why'. Think back to the reasons why you started. Reconnect with your motivation and your goals. 5. Failure is a Stepping Stone. It's okay to fall but it's im...

Success demands these 6 things..  (The Secret Formula)  1.  Hard Work  Don't believe in luck, believe in hard work.  Stop trying to rush the process or searching for a shortcut.  There is none. 2.  Patience  If you are losing the patience, you are losing the battle.  First nothing happens, then it happens slowly and suddenly all at once.  Most people give up at stage one.  3.  Sacrifice If you don't sacrifice for what you want, then what you want becomes the sacrifice. Everything has its price. The question is: Are you ready to pay it for the life you desire? 4.  Consistency  Consistency is what transforms average into excellence.  Without consistency, you will never achieve greater success. 5.  Discipline  Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing.  There will be days when you don't “feel” like doing it.  You have to push through those days regardless of how you feel.  ...

DI DUNIA INI, Ada banyak orang yang terlihat amat bersahaja, duduk di pojokan bandara, membawa koper kecil, wajahnya biasa-biasa saja, pakaiannya seperti orang kebanyakan, tampilannya tidak penting, dan tidak akan membuat kita takjub, duduk takjim menunggu panggilan boarding pesawat terdengar. Dia tidak sibuk dengan gagdet, apalagi selfie. Tapi sejatinya, orang ini bahkan sudah mengelilingi 100 negara, ribuan kota. Dia tidak perlu koar-koar, dia tidak membutuhkan selfie, dia tidak memerlukan pamer di media sosial. Karena sejatinya, PERJALANAN terbaik ada di dalam hatinya. Bahkan saat antrian boarding diserobot, bahkan saat langkah kakinya hendak naik pesawat terganggu--gara2 orang2 bukannya naik pesawat segera, eh malah sibuk selfie. Dia hanya mengangguk takjim, berbelok dikit, meneruskan langkah naik pesawat. DI DUNIA INI, Ada banyak orang yang terlihat begitu sederhana, pakaiannya tidak putih-putih, tidak besar dan berjubah. Penampilannya jauh dari membuat kita terpesona. Lebih banya...

7 LESSONS FROM THE HAPPIEST MAN ON EARTH  Lesson 1: Gratitude and Appreciation The happiest man on Earth understands the power of gratitude and appreciates the simple joys in life. By cultivating an attitude of gratitude, he finds happiness in the present moment and cherishes the blessings he has, rather than dwelling on what he lacks. Lesson 2: Living in the Present He has learned the importance of living in the present moment, letting go of regrets from the past and worries about the future. By fully immersing himself in the here and now, he finds joy and fulfillment in the present, making the most of each day. Lesson 3: Cultivating Meaningful Relationships The happiest man on Earth recognizes the significance of strong and meaningful relationships. He invests time and effort in nurturing his connections with loved ones, fostering deep bonds of trust, love, and support. He understands that happiness is often found in the company of those who matter most. Lesson 4: Embracing Authe...

50 SKILLS TO TEACH YOUR SONS 1. Camping: plan a weekend camping trip to explore the outdoors; pitch a tent, build a campfire, enjoy bonding time 2. Fishing: teach your kids the art of fishing and patience, (and how to clean a fish) 3. Woodworking: pick a DIY project to do together (birdhouse, toy car) 4. Sports: get outside and play a game of catch 5. Car maintenance: teach the basics (change a tire, check oil, etc) 6. Grilling: teach proper heat, marinades and rubs, how to flip meat 7. Martial arts: join a boxing or jiu jitsu gym together, or just punch a heavy bag 8. How to throw a punch: proper foot and shoulder position, how to guard your face 9. Gardening: plant a small garden together, learn how to care for & nurture the plants 10. Astronomy: get outside and look at the stars, talk about the constellations 11. Biking: just go do it 12. Home improvement: change lightbulbs, fix toilets together, etc 13. Chess: one of my favorites, teach strategy, thinking several moves ahead 14...

✓ 10 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO IN LIFE:- √ 1. Never trust anyone blindly.!! √ 2. Never share your secrets and weakness with anyone. You never know who is going to use them against you. Be aware.!! √ 3. Never ignore your parents and family for your friends. Only your family will remain when good friends try their best and disappear.! ~ Respect your family.!! √ 4. Never doubt yourself! ~ Stay far away from it! ~ You think you can't do? ~ It is completely okay! ~ Try it once. Once again! ~ But never believe that you can't do it! √ 5. Never expect too much! ~ Expectations can even paralyze your heart and fastest way to disappointment! ~ Protect your heart! √ 6. Never hurt anyone! ~ You never know what they are going through! √ 7. Never judge anyone! ~ You don't know their story! ~ Meanwhile, they are not going to change because of your judgement! √ 8. Never let anyone make you feel bad about yourself! ~ Accept yourself! ~ Love yourself! ~ Change yourself in a better way! ~ Liv...

*KISAH BETAPA IFAHNYA SALIM BIN ABDULLAH BIN UMAR* Salim adalah putra dari Abdullah bin Umar bin Khattab radhiallahu 'anhuma. Kisah ini diceritakan oleh Sufyan bin Uyainah rahimahullah. Suatu ketika khalifah Hisyam bin Abdul Malik memasuki ka'bah. Ternyata di dalam Ka'bah beliau bertemu dengan Salim. Khalifah Hisyam pun berkata kepada salim, _"Wahai Salim, mintalah sesuatu kepadaku."_ Salim menjawab, _"Sungguh aku merasa malu kepada Allah tatkala aku berada di dalam rumahnya tapi aku meminta kepada selain-Nya."_ Ketia mereka berdua telah keluar dari dalam Ka'bah, maka Hisyam kembali berkata, _"Sekarang mintalah kebutuhanmu kepadaku."_ Salim pun menjawab, _"Kebutuhan dunia atau kebutuhan akhirat?"_ Khalifah menjawab, _"Kebutuhan dunia."_ Maka dijawab oleh Salim, _"Demi Allah, aku tidak meminta dunia dari pemiliknya (yaitu Allah), maka bagaimana mungkin aku memintanya kepada yang bukan pemiliknya."_ Al-Majaalisah...

A young man asked his grandfather,  "Grandpa, how did you live in the past without technology . . . without computers without drones without bitcoins without Internet connection without TVs without air conditioners without cars without mobile phones?" Grandpa answered: "Just as your generation lives today . . . no prayers, no compassion, no respect, no GMRC, no real education, poor personality, there is no human kindness, there is no shame, there is no modesty, there is no honesty. We, the people born between the years 1930-1980, were the blessed ones. Our lives are a living proof." ¶ While playing and riding a bike, we have never worn a helmet. ¶ after school we did our homework ourselves and we always played in meadows until sunset ¶ We played with real friends, not virtual friends. ¶ If we were thirsty, we would drink frim the fountain, from the waterfalls, faucet water, not mineral water. ¶ We never worried and get sick even as we shared the same cup or plate wi...

Suatu hari gue ngajakin Dinda makan bakso di sebuah kedai, tempat kami biasa nongkrong sepulang kuliah dulu. Sambil makan bakso, sambil nostalgia di situ. Nah waktu kami lagi enak2 makan, tiba2 dateng dua orang pengamen maksa masuk ke dalam kedai. Tau kan pengamen maksa? yang dandanannya serem kek anak punk, nyanyinya gak jelas kek orang mabok, dan kalo kita bilang “maap” karena lagi repot makan tetep gak dimaafin? Tetep berdiriii aja gak pergi2 sebelom dikasih. Makanya ketika pengamen maksa tersebut datang menghampiri meja kami, gue langsung ngeluarin selembar uang dua ribuan supaya mereka lekas pergi.  ... Sepuluh menit kemudian, datanglah pengamen berikutnya. Pengamen yang ini berpenampilan beda dari pengamen sebelumnya. Masih sama2 cowok, tapi kalo yang ini orangnya sopan dan rapih. Dia menyanyikan sebuah tembang lawas dengan begitu merdunya. Suaranya bagus, pitch controlnya OK, petikan drumnya juga mantap. Intinya, gue benar2 menikmati nyanyiannya. Dan saking menikmatinya, gak...

8 Things You Must think About before Buying a Mercedes Benz Car There is an old saying, ”There are two types of cars. A Mercedes Benz and the rest.” The truth is there are so many beautiful 🤩 cars on the roads now and they are all wonderful and meaningful to each one of us. The Mercedes Benz still remains one of the most beautiful vehicles ever made. Before you buy one think about the following; 1. It is cheaper to buy a Mercedes but very expensive to maintain. 2. A Mercedes is like a woman; it needs a lot of attention. It has sensors everywhere and the dashboard always communicates. 3. A Mercedes does not enjoy small small fuel. It demands full tanks. 4. A Mercedes must never be used as a statement to people. It must be a lifestyle. 5. A Mercedes is a long term investment. It’s for keeps. You just buy more and keep the old one if you can. 6. The resale value of a Mercedes Benz is lower than its actual value. It’s not that it does not retain value but that many would be buyers fear se...

Juli memang bulan yg paliiiiing luar biasa, terkadang mengeruk  isi dompet sampai ke pojok2 recehnya 😁😁🫢🫢 Untuk anak yg mau kuliah berarti masanya bayar uang pangkal kuliah, bayar UKT, bayar kos. Juli itu masanya bayar daftar2 sekolah, Masanya bayar daftar ulang-daftar ulang,  Yg anak  masih SD,  masanya ganti seragam merah putih, seragam kotak2, seragam batik celana putih, seragam olahraga , seragam muslim, dan seragam pramuka, yg entah kenapa, semua serentak kekecilan menjelang naik kelas, jadi beli baru semua di tahun ajaran baru. Ya di bulan Juli. Seragam ngaji, seragam tahfidz, pun serentak ngatung dan kekecilan di bulan ini, kompak bener yaa😁😁 Tentu saja  bulan Juli yg juga disebut sbg bulan holiday,  juga ada ongkos antar jemput anak yg libur Pondok,  dan juga ada tentunya jalan2 liburan karena jiwa butuh healing, ceu nah. Lanjut ke perlengkapan sekolah.  Pensil yg memendek semua, pulpen yg mendadak macet, buku tulis yg abis, crayon y...

BENARKAH MEMBACA YASIN MALAM JUM’AT BID’AH ? Untuk para jama'ah WAHABI , saya sudah terbiasa sejak kecil membaca yasin setiap malam jum’at lalu mendoakan arwah orang tua dan nanti hari jum’atnya baru baca al Kahfi. Kata seorang teman tidak ada tuntunan membaca yasin malam jum’at. Yang benar siang malamnya baca al Kahfi. Jawaban Oleh : Ahmad Syahrin Thoriq  Tentang kesunnahan membaca surah al Kahfi di hari Jum’at, hal ini telah disepakati berdasarkan hadits shahih. Dan membaca surah al Kahfi sunnahnya boleh di siang hari Jum’at atau malam Jum’atnya.  Al-Hafidzh Ibnul Hajar rahimahullah berkata sebagai mana dinukil oleh imam al Munawi : كذا وقع في روايات " يوم الجمعة " وفي روايات " ليلة الجمعة "، ويجمع بأن المراد اليوم بليلته والليلة بيومها.  “Demikian riwayat-riwayat yang ada menggunakan kata “hari” atau “malam” Jum’at, yang dimaksud “hari” adalah temasuk malamnya. Demikian pula sebaliknya, “malam” adalah malam jum’at dan juga siangnya.”[1] Namun bukan berarti di...

RULES TO TEACH YOUR DAUGHTER 1. Make your bed every day, even if it’s right before you get in it. 2. Don’t wear holey underwear…in case you’re in an accident and they cut your clothes off. 3. Travel light through life. Keep only what you need. 4. It’s okay to cry when you’re hurt. It’s also okay to smash (some) things; but, wash your face, clean your mess, and get up off the floor when you’re done. You don’t belong down there. 5. If you’re going to curse, be clever. If you’re going to curse in public, know your audience. 6. Seek out the people and places that resonate with your soul. 7. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. 8. 5-second rule. It’s just dirt. There are worse things in a fast food cheeseburger. 9. Happiness is not a permanent state. Wholeness is. Don’t confuse these. 10. If you’re staying more than one night, unpack your bag. 11. Never walk through an alley alone. 12. Be less sugar, more spice, and only as nice as you’re able to without compromising yourself. 13....

Dr. Frank Mayfield was touring Tewksbury Institute when, on his way out, he accidentally collided with an elderly floor maid. To cover the awkward moment Dr. Mayfield started asking questions. "How long have you worked here?" "I've worked here almost since the place opened," the maid replied. "What can you tell me about the history of this place?" he asked. "I don't think I can tell you anything, but I could show you something." With that, she took his hand and led him down to the basement under the oldest section of the building. She pointed to one of what looked like small prison cells, their iron bars rusted with age, and said, "That's the cage where they used to keep Annie Sullivan." "Who's Annie?" the doctor asked. Annie was a young girl who was brought in here because she was incorrigible—nobody could do anything with her. She'd bite and scream and throw her food at people. The doctors and nurses coul...

One day a professor entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test.  They waited anxiously at their desks for the test to begin.  The professor handed out the question paper with the text facing down as usual.  Once he handed them all out, he asked his students to turn the page and begin.  To everyone’s surprise, there were no questions, just a black dot in the center of the page. The professor seeing the expression on everyone’s face, told them the following, “I want you to write what you see there.”  The confused students got started on the inexplicable task.  At the end of the class, the professor took all the answer papers and started reading each one of them aloud in front of all the students.  All of them with no exceptions described the black dot, trying to explain its position in the middle of the sheet etc. After all had been read, the classroom was silent.  The professor began to explain, “I am not going to g...

📖 Membacakan Surah Yasin Pada Orang Yang Akan Meninggal ✍🏻 Oleh Ustadz Berik Said hafidzhahullah Penjelasan Lemahnya Hadits Terkait Membaca Surah Yasin Di Sisi Orang Yang Akan Meninggal Memang tidak sedikit Ulama yang menyunnahkan hal ini, dan dalil utamanya adalah hadits berikut: اقْرَؤُوا عَلَى مَوْتَاكُمْ يس "Bacakanlah atas orang yang akan mati diantara kamu dengan (surah) Yasin". [HR. Abu Dawud no.3121, Ibnu Majah no.1448, Ahmad no.20.316, Ibnu Hibban no.3002, Thabrani dalam Al Kabir 510, dan lain-lain] Jalur Periwayatan Hadits Di Atas Hadits di atas kacau dari sisi periwayatan, dikarenakan hadits ini ternyata memiliki empat versi periwayatan berbeda, padahal sumbernya sama. Pertama, diriwayakan dari Abu Utsman dari bapaknya (bapaknya Abu Utsman -pent), dari Ma'qil bin Yasar radhiallahu ‘anhu, dari Nabi shallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Dalam ilmu hadits disebut hadits Marfu', yakni bersambung sampai Nabi shallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Ini adalah yang diriwatakan ...

﷽  🍂 DOA UNTUK ORANG YANG SUDAH MENINGGAL BUKAN AL-FATIHAH ..!!! KARENA AL FATIHAH ARTINYA PEMBUKAAN. ​ INI DOA UNTUK ORANG MENINGGAL YANG BENAR. 1. Doa Allahummaghfirlahu untuk laki-laki (tunggal) اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْلَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَعَافِهِ وَاعْفُ عَنْهُ Allahummaghfirlahu warhamhu wa’afihi wa’fuanhu. Artinya: “Ya Allah, ampunilah dia (mayit laki-laki tunggal itu), belas kasihanilah, hapuskanlah dan ampunilah dosa-dosanya.” 2. Doa Allahummaghfirlaha untuk perempuan (tunggal) اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهَا وَارْحَمْهَا وَعَافِهَا وَاعْفُ عَنْهَا Allahummaghfirlaha warhama wa ‘afiha wa’fu ‘anha. Artinya: “Ya Allah, ampunilah dia (mayit perempuan tunggal itu), belas kasihanilah, hapuskanlah dan ampunilah dosa-dosanya.” 3. Doa Allahummaghfirlahuma untuk dua orang (laki-laki atau perempuan) اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْلَهُمَا وَارْحَمْهُمَا وَعَافِهِمَا وَاعْفُ عَنْهُمَا Allahummaghfirlahuma warhamuma wa ‘afihima wa’fu ‘anhuma. Artinya: “Ya Allah, ampunilah dua mayit itu, belas kasihanilah, hapu...

♥️♥️♥️…. The Duck & the Devil: There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting a little discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw Grandma's pet duck. Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square in the head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved.. In a panic, he hid its dead body in the wood pile, only to see his sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing. After lunch the next day Grandma said, "Sally, let's wash the dishes." But Sally said, "Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in the kitchen.Then she whispered to him, "Remember the duck?" So Johnny did the dishes. Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing and Grandma said, "I'm sorry but I need Sally to help make supper." Sally just smiled and ...

The power of a parent's tongue A story is told about a young Thomas Edison who came home one day with a paper for his mother.  He told her, “My teacher told me to give this paper only to my mother.” Thomas’ mother read the note and her eyes filled with tears.  Thomas asked his mother what the note said, and she read aloud, “Your son is a genius." This school is too small for him and doesn’t have enough good teachers for training him.  Please teach him yourself. And that’s exactly what Thomas’ mother did; she home-schooled her child with devotion and dedication. As the story goes, many years later after Thomas Edison’s mother passed on, and he was now one of the world’s greatest inventors, he found a folded paper among other family items.  He opened the very same paper that had been handed to him to give to his mother and read the following message: “Your son is mentally ill. We won’t let him come to school anymore.” At that moment, Edison realised what his mother had...

LESSON FOR TODAY A lady worked at a meat distribution factory. One day, when she finished with her work schedule, she went into the meat cold room (Freezer) to inspect something, but in a moment of misfortune, the door closed and she was locked inside with no help in sight. Although she screamed and knocked with all her might, her cries went unheard as no one could hear her. Most of the workers had already gone, and outside the cold room it's impossible to hear what was going on inside. Five hours later, whilst she was at the verge of death, the security guard of the factory eventually opened the door. She was miraculously saved from dying that day. When she later asked the security guard how he had come to open the door, which wasn't his usual work routine. His explanation:  "I've been working in this factory for 35 years, hundreds of workers come in and out every day, but you're one of the few who greet me in the morning and say goodbye to me every night when lea...

If you struggle with procrastination, read this. Strategies to overcome procrastination: 1. Concentrate on forming habits by taking small steps forward everyday. If you want to finish a 500 page book. Start by reading 10 pages daily, not 100 pages daily. 2.  Just start working: Force yourself to start and to make the first step. The hardest step is always the first step. Once you take the first step you forget about procrastination and the job gets done. 3. Consider your energy levels Take regular breaks throughout the day (walk, stretch, eat, water, nap, etc.). Find your peak productive hours and push yourself. When your energy is getting low take those breaks. 4. Find ways to have more energy Get enough rest (7 – 8 hours), eat a healthy diet, exercise a few times a week, drink enough water, etc. Low energy  typically leads to procrastination. 5. Overcome the fear of failure  The fear of failure can lead to procrastination. Although, failure is a key component of success...

Touching Story ---> ''Our Apple Tree'' A long time ago, there was a huge apple tree. A little boy loved to come and play around it everyday. He climbed to the tree top, ate the apples, and took a nap under the shadow. He loved the tree and the tree loved to play with him. Time went by, the little boy had grown up and he no longer played around the tree every day. One day, the boy came back to the tree and he looked sad. “Come and play with me”, the tree asked the boy. “I am no longer a kid, I do not play around trees any more” the boy replied. “I want toys. I need money to buy them.” “Sorry, but I do not have money, but you can pick all my apples and sell them. So, you will have money.” The boy was so excited. He grabbed all the apples on the tree and left happily. The boy never came back after he picked the apples. The tree was sad. One day, the boy who now turned into a man returned and the tree was excited. “Come and play with me” the tree said. “I do not have tim...

Lagi nating tandaan  1. Don't buy an expensive phone. A new version will come out even before you've finished paying for it. 2. Don't buy an expensive bag. Replicas are scattered everywhere. Only a trained eye will see that it's genuine. 3. Don't buy expensive shoes. You can't walk like a duck trying to keep it from deforming with every use. 4. Don't buy expensive clothing. You can't walk around showing the small tag 7behind your nape. 5. Don't buy an expensive watch. A 100-peso vintage watch online looks good too, and all kinds will tell the same time.  6. Don't buy expensive undergarments. It's not allowed to walk in public wearing only a Victoria's Secret bra and panties. 7. Don't buy expensive cars. It depreciates with every kilometer it runs. Your 1.2 Million-Peso SUV will sell for only 500K. 8. Don't buy a huge house. Too much space creates distance between family members. They'll grow old and leave anyway.  9. Always se...

*Siapa Raup Cuan di Balik Kredit Rp 24 Triliun Lebih ke Afiliasi Adaro?* Jumat, 7 Juli 2023 | Agustinus Edy Kristianto. https://www.cerinews.id/2023/07/07/siapa-raup-cuan-di-balik-kredit-rp-24-triliun-lebih-ke-afiliasi-adaro/ JAKARTA – Mantan Direktur YLBHI Agustinus Edy Kristianto menyoroti kebijakan Presiden Jokowi terkait proyek Ibu Kota Negara (IKN), ekonomi hijau serta hilirisasi mineral. Presiden Jokowi teriak-teriak terus tentang ibu kota baru, ekonomi hijau, hilirisasi mineral, tapi mari kita lihat siapa yang duluan cuan. Kita perlu telisik udang di balik bakwan,” ungkap Agustinus, Kamis (6/7/2023). Menurut Agustinus, ada dua transaksi keuangan yang dilansir PT Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk (ADRO) pada 16 Mei 2023. Pertama, PT Kalimantan Alumunium Industry (KAI) dapat pinjaman tenor delapan tahun sebesar US$ 981,4 juta (Rp14,2 triliun, kurs Rp14.500) dan Rp 1,54 triliun untuk proyek smelter 500.000 t.p.a di Kalimantan Utara,” ungkap Agustinus. Kemudian yang kedua, ungkap Agustinus...