Advanced Member lilibolt Posted February 22, 2017 Advanced Member Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 AOA everyone I hope everyone is doing well, From the past year or so I have this feeling of uselessness, I know that everyone has a purpose in life etc but it seems like I cannot find mine. I try to read books, I wish I could get myself to spend more time reading, but because I have dyslexia I tend to loose focus very fast and continue reading without understanding the text. I want to do something positive, I thought of starting a blog but I don't know about what. I am a really shy introvert, I dont have friends and rarely go out. I want to volunteer and do charitable work but the amount of interaction it requires makes me very uncomfortable...I just cannot find anything suitable for me, it seems like I have no talent. anyone who is/was in the same boat as me WS ali_fatheroforphans and Hameedeh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators notme Posted February 22, 2017 Moderators Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 What do you enjoy? Have you ever tried art, crafts, woodworking, gardening, or other creative productive pursuits? Hameedeh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member lilibolt Posted February 22, 2017 Author Advanced Member Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Yes i have tried all of these but unfortunately I am no Good in any of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Administrators Hameedeh Posted February 22, 2017 Forum Administrators Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 2 hours ago, lilibolt said: From the past year or so I have this feeling of uselessness, I know that everyone has a purpose in life etc but it seems like I cannot find mine. Salam. Think positive. I'm sure that you will find yourself. Look at this image on my blog. I hope it inspires you. notme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veteran Member hasanhh Posted February 22, 2017 Veteran Member Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 41 minutes ago, lilibolt said: Yes i have tried all of these but unfortunately I am no Good in any of those Prioritize the daily-yearly stuff you have to do. Then, what things do you think about? Write a couple down you might forget and the rest you will remember. Then study on them. Find an organization --if there is one. Hameedeh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sindbad05 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 3 hours ago, lilibolt said: AOA everyone I hope everyone is doing well, From the past year or so I have this feeling of uselessness, I know that everyone has a purpose in life etc but it seems like I cannot find mine. I try to read books, I wish I could get myself to spend more time reading, but because I have dyslexia I tend to loose focus very fast and continue reading without understanding the text. I want to do something positive, I thought of starting a blog but I don't know about what. I am a really shy introvert, I dont have friends and rarely go out. I want to volunteer and do charitable work but the amount of interaction it requires makes me very uncomfortable...I just cannot find anything suitable for me, it seems like I have no talent. anyone who is/was in the same boat as me WS I was in same position as you and God guided me. You want a purpose? Here is one: 1. Try to find major problems in your society and understand where your help is needed and acquire education and other necessary skills for it. 2. Always try to bring unity among the people. Try to make people love each other be they muslims or non-muslims and improve yourself. Mansur Bakhtiari and Hameedeh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member Quiet one Posted February 23, 2017 Advanced Member Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Maybe revealing the story of hussain allayh salam to the people.....sharing information about the shia mathhab.....or you can take courses at a community college and see what you like.......there are always books to read and they don't have to be hard........you can always join a club.....volunteer.....go to the masjid and start from there.....try to socialize with people even if it means saying hi.....go for walks if your place has nice weather.......there should always be something for you to do....... Edited February 23, 2017 by Quiet one Hameedeh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member ali_fatheroforphans Posted February 23, 2017 Advanced Member Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 First of all, don't ever be hard on yourself and take it easy. Trust me, sitting at home and doing nothing does get quite frustrating and literally everyone feels like this, which is why people get a job or keep themselves busy etc We all need a balance in life, and the reason why you feel useless is because of your lack of social interaction, not because you don't have any talents. Being shy is fine, but If it is starting to interfere with your lifestyle, then you really need to work on it. I would recommend you to try to force yourself to step out of your comfort zone, because that is the only way you will become more confident and be able to interact with people comfortably. Join a friendly club/society or a class which will definitely help you become more social and keep you busy. A good start is joining a 'public speaking club'(i'm pretty sure you can find a local one) which might seem scary at first but you will be so relieved at how confident it will make you. When you achieve this balance, you will be able to concentrate on your other hobbies much better such as reading books etc. Hameedeh and Hassan- 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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