Falling from Grace to Grace
A Message Out of a Mess
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The word “Fall” has been condemned since the beginning of time. You fall and break your leg, you fall into a trap, fall on your luck, and the list goes on and on. Yet the word “Fall” is probably the most defining word in the natural development of human beings. Didn’t Adam and Eve fall from the heavens onto earth? If it wasn’t for the rain falling would there be life? What an empty life it would be if we didn't fall in love. And isn’t the fall of a dictator a happy occasion for his people? You see falling is not necessarily bad. It is not the end, but a new beginning. Society, culture and economics associate the word “Fall” with failure. You fall that's it! You are ostracized, without any regard for your circumstances, character or age. The phobia of falling starts in childhood. From your first steps you are not taught how to walk, but actually, how not to “Fall.” The fear magnifies in your subconscious until it becomes an inherent behaviour and ultimately controls your judgement of yourself and others. Naturally, the moment you feel you are about to “Fall,” you are conditioned to resist. You grab onto everything you can get your hands on in a futile attempt to keep you from this fate, but falling is not the end, it’s a new beginning. Take the “Fall” and stand up again. The fear of falling blinds you to logical analysis. It consumes you to the extent of internal withdrawal. You may appear to function socially or professionally but in reality you are oblivious to the important details of your day to day life. You dwell on the tiniest negative thoughts, blowing them out of proportion in your mind, fuelling your fears of the uncertain and simply driving yourself towards paranoia. The denial of the “Fall” is usually more apparent in people who are perceived as strong, composed, focussed, even role models. This was me and, I believe, could be me again, but the state I am in now, is far from my old image. Fear of losing my status or aura, levied upon me the responsibility of protecting my hard won image at any cost.
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In our lives we will all experience a “Fall,” a catastrophe, a disaster. From the death of a loved one to a bitter divorce, illness, or the collapse of a business, it is part of the human experience to live through tragedy and despair. Rather than try to avoid or refuse to accept each “Fall,” this book draws from the author’s personal experience and teaches you that falling is a natural phenomenon. While a “Fall” may not be pleasant, author Faysal Rasoul shows you how best to prepare for such a calamity, survive its consequences with grace, and thrive and flourish in its aftermath. If you have fallen into the trap of fear, denial and hopelessness, this book will help you to find, not only your way out, but your way up.
About the Author
Faysal Rasoul is an entrepreneur from the United Arab Emirates who took over his family business and spent thirty five years successfully expanding it from one to four major companies, before losing everything in the biggest “Fall” of his life. Facing complete financial ruin he reinvented himself, restructured his business in order to survive and discovered a new life purpose in the process. In this inspirational book he shares his journey and lessons learned in order to be of value to others. A British citizen of Palestinian origins, Faysal has been married for twenty six years and is the proud father of two young men.