I am The Captain of my Soul.

I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.
( William Ernest)

Before going to the lines of poem by William Ernest, a British national, I want to share an incident,

President Nelson Mandela was traveling with its staff from Johannesburg to musina city ( 520 km journey towards the border of Zimbabwe). On the way they stopped on one restaurant for lunch. They started the meal when Mandela noticed a old white man sitting in a corner of the restaurant and trying to hide himself. The president tell the staff to bring him here. The staff went and told him with respect that president wants lunch with you.

He scared at once , his hands start shrinking with fear but staff bring him to the table. When he arrives at table , president Mandela stands up and wellcome him. After greetings, Mandela present him meal and glass of water by his own hands. The delegation along him included the army chief, chief protocol officer , ministers and governor of the province was surprised by the attitude of the president.

When lunch went over Mandela comes till the gate to say him Bye. When Mandela came back to his team , he saw everyone's face has questions. At last one of member asked from him about the mystery of the white Man.

Mandela puts a cross question to them that are you thinking that he was scared due to a black president Infront of him. All turns the neck in yes then Mandela told them,

This old white man was the warden of jail in robin island where I spent more then ten years of prison. He was so cruiser and cruel man of that time. He torches me a lot and whenever I asked some water he abuse me badly and this routine continues consecutive ten years.

When I saw him today in scareness, I feel that he has fear of revenge from me. That's why I call him and forgive him from the bottom of my heart. Serve him the lunch according to my height of character.

Now if today when I am in more stronger position and can take revenge but I forgive him to free him from all fears because now he will live a satisfied life. Otherwise may fear kill him and he lose the life.

Always remember forgiveness is best revenge in Life. Look into history whenever a ruler / conquerer forgive the people, got better place in history and best example is prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who forgive all his enemies ,even those who tried to kill him, when He conquered Makkah.

The best hobby in jail was book reading and this peom remains my all time favourite and source of inspiration.,
Now listen what William Ernest said,

Forgiveness is strongest, biggest revenge which can conquer the souls of opponents. And to forgive any one we need to be master of our soul.

They heads forward to the destination but leaves the huge lesson for coming generations.

It seems always impossible until not Done.
( Nelson Mandela)

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Cheers,
Amjad.