If I could go back and do it all over again, I would.
I am writing this last blog with a heavy heart. While I write, I recall so many moments and memories Amal Academy gave me which will always have a special place in my heart. When I talk about Amal journey, I don’t see it as 3 months but as a lifetime of happiness and joy.
I believe that human connection is very important in every phase of your life. I take it as my achievement that I have made a few very good friends in these 3 months. The last session was full of realizations and it was quite overwhelming as well. I knew that we all were here, together, at the same time but for the last time. It’s a fact that no matter what promises you make, everyone gets busy in their own lives and it becomes hard for everyone to be available for each other all the time. Still, during the session, I realized that no matter how busy we get, we have spent these months together which were a part of our lives and we have lived them together. So no matter how far we wander, we will always remember each other because an unbreakable connection has been made.
In the last session, first we played a game which was fun as for the first time it was girls vs boys. Boys won the game but we won hearts. Haha. Jokes apart, the next thing we did was to share the story of our journey. I have always been a huge fan of stories so this session was really exciting for me. For the first time, I got a chance to listen to every individual I was working with for the past 3 months. People always amaze me! I witnessed the growth of some of them during the fellowship days but in this last session, I figured out that it was not only me who was transformed. Everyone else learned a great deal too and it was a treat listening to everyone speak and knowing about their amazing transformations.
When I joined this fellowship, I was occupied with a couple of other responsibilities as well. I decided to quit after the 1st session on Saturday. I knew that I would not be able to justify my role in all three areas and that was something I was not okay with. But then, I decided to take just one more class on Sunday. I got to learn so much in just one day. I cannot emphasize more what I felt after that and decided instantly that there was no quitting at all. That day I decided to give my 101% in everything I was going to do during these 3 months no matter what it takes. Doing it all, I only had one thing in my mind “what if I don’t get another chance”. So basically, my journey started on one Sunday and ended on a Sunday after 3 months and what a journey has been!
I have learned a lot during these three months. Beyond what I expected. I was not good at initiating the conversations, writing a very impressive cover letter, researching about the places I wanted to work at, deciding time frames, penning down my personal and professional goals and how to connect with people on a professional level which includes networking. Today, I am happy that I have learned it all. Not only this but a lot more. As I am officially stepping into my professional life, I am going to use all that I have learned in the coming years of my life. Alongside, I have promised myself to be a human in its true essence. Empathy, kindness, humility, gratitude and a helping hand is all that this world needs. I feel happiness and warmth in my heart knowing that I am someone who can play her part to make this world a better place. I know that I can lead without authority and I will. I can’t be the whole rainbow but at least I can function the best by being that one unique colour that I am.
Not on the last day but since the last two weeks, I had this heavy feeling in my heart which you all might have also experienced when something good is about to end or when you have to put something behind and move on. I get attached easily and when talking about my Amal colleagues, I literally see this huge bunch of people like my own family. They made this journey a lot more colourful and beautiful and I will always try my best to stay in touch. I keep them in my prayers because they have a piece of my heart which is going to stay with them forever.
From the last session, I just have 2 pictures. The first one taken by a fellow which shows some sad and some happy faces. The second picture taken by a friend who says “Har waqat, har baat per hans rai hoti hai” shows how much I enjoyed my Amal journey and how happy I was throughout :’).
Signing off :’)
