The Internship
Blissful for being blessed and thankful for the glory….
I remember the time I joined the internship, the prestigious Congressional Internship Program for Young Muslim Leaders, it was full of vivid memories. I can even feel the emotion I felt when it was my time to enter what has been referred as “the end.” - a room where the lords find their places. It brought chills over my spine and twisted my soul to the very end. But I hold my self…up and high…for I thought that fear can never be my companion.
And so I entered and saw in full blast the images of what others called “lords”…Seriously, I got disappointed. For all I know…they are high and immortal…furious and stern…livid and scornful…but nay…not a strand of hatred!
And there it came…an assurance of a new beginning to which I am thankful…
I was a bit apprehended in joining the program as I have limited knowledge about it. But it has been my predicament and I always end up taking the risk. A risk that I will be very doubtful if ever I didn’t took. But what made me decide was for a fact that I admired those with great talents and beautiful minds to which I saw in my co-interns. It was indeed destined!
A lot of things happened…both good and bad…but we are all hopeful…despite discontentment…and I can surely say that the timing was just so right…Mabruk! HE really is a grand master planner!
And so I can say that I respond to the program because I believe that it supports my visions, personally and professionally, or that I thought it would give me the mobility to change direction. I decided to take part of the program because I believe that my goals and values, and even my vitalities for my family and my community as a whole will be the outcome.
And during the internship I tried with passion to be more intentful, conscious, caring, and careful. I have my faith to all of us and I am so proud that I have been a part of the brilliant network that for sure will have the chance to create opportunities from opportunities until we find the antidote of the poison that have strangled my homeland.
Godspeed to all!!
