I Do Not Know You.

I  admit that I had high expectations for college and college life and how I was going to love the subjects I was going to take, and the doctors they would be something else, Yeah pretty much I thought it would be great. 
Reality is, college is just a bunch of people who get together, walk around campus wondering if they should attend this lecture, or that one or if they should just skip altogether. 
The most interesting part though, is the people part. I've met some remarkable people this year, and if you've been paying attention my expectations didn't really mention anything to do with people whom I was going to meet at college, you see I didn't really give them much thought -maybe because subconsciously I thought  I wouldn't fit in . Ironically though, people can be the best thing about college life -either because they teach you stuff or they're just naturally awesome.
People .. I like you and all but I do not know you well enough, sure we hang out, we laugh and we have good times, but again I do not know who you are -at least not fully. 

So I'll never judge you. Because I've had my fair share of "Boy, I did not know that" moments about a lot of people .. about what they have to go through every day .. about their lives and how the pain they may feel inside is just behind that curved line forming up on their faces.
I thought I had problems, but come to think of it;,actually I don't. I look at others and I see my fortune and that reminds me to be thankful always. Cause Even though my world may seem like it's collapsing, it's not. I'm fine and so are you; so just say "Alhamdulilah" and try to make people smile, try to make them happy; they need it. 
A simple "Thank you" .. a simple "You look beautiful today" or even a Hug makes a difference.
For as long as I can remember it's always been like this: when my parents would take us on a trip of some sort and then give us the usual "You should be thankful" and we would give them the usual "Thank You" in a nonchalant tone. I've always regarded this exchange as quite insignificant , i mean the whole thanking part. But now I see .. now I understand; Prophet Muhammad -Peace Be Upon Him- said that he who does not thank the people does not thank God. 

I guess what I am trying to say is, don't judge and just Be Thankful for every thing that you have that others do not and everything that you are that makes you different, but most importantly how you are alive; so leave a footprint before you leave.   
                                                                  
                                                                 Thank You