SUBTLE SPUR TO SPARKLE

Nayyab Manzoor

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First Published in Pakistan by Daastan PVT LTD

House # A-41, Madni Street, Lala Rukh,
Wah Cantt, Punjab 47040

www.daastan.com
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Text copyrights © Nayyab Manzoor
Edited by: Syed Ommer Amer

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This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or distributed in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

ISBN 978-969-696-974-7

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This book is dedicated to all those who have fought many battles of life and have completely lost hope.

May you find the ray of light
in this dark abyss.

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Contents

Life. 1

Survive. 2

Daydream.. 3

Unique. 4

Conscience. 5

Hypocrite. 6

Saint 7

Exam.. 8

Norms. 9

Gloom.. 10

Grief 11

Pain. 12

Broken. 13

Drained. 14

Surrender 15

Apathy. 16

Venom.. 17

Persona. 18

Pray. 19

Discomfort 20

Manipulator 21

Failure. 22

Pain. 23

Death. 24

Impossible. 25

Illusion. 26

Stress. 27

Mistreatment 28

Fake. 29

Delay. 30

Life   

When a person is born, a series of events begins to unfold, eventually shaping their fate.

From cradle to grave, whether blessed with good fortune or challenged by hardships, life is a journey of ups and downs.

From dawn to dusk, day to night, days turn into weeks, and weeks into months, all weaving together into the fabric of one life.

Survive

The journey of life varies—some merely exist, others strive to survive, while a fortunate few are blessed to live it to the fullest.

Yet, gratitude remains essential for nurturing the heart and soul, no matter how you choose to experience the present moment.

Daydream

When you hit rock bottom, manifest big dreams—they inspire you to climb the ladder of success. Bold manifestations can lead you to a place where the grass is greener.

However, avoid falling into the trap of daydreaming, as it’s just an illusion often found in those who boast without substance.

Unique

Your true success comes from being unique having a personality that’s both interesting and graceful.

The moment you lose that uniqueness, you become like everyone else, and in terms of success, that’s your biggest setback.

Conscience

Of all the gifts mankind has received, a living conscience is one of the greatest blessings.

What good is a person if they are alive but lack the ability to recognize what is good or bad within themselves?

Without this awareness, they are merely a failure—someone with no purpose.

Hypocrite

Just as cancer slowly consumes the body, hypocrisy gradually erodes every bit of humanity within a person.

A hypocrite is more beastly than the beast itself, living by dual standards and toxic intentions. Their heart, mind, and soul are dead, consumed by envy that covers them from head to toe.

Saint

A saint who believes in their own righteousness and is resistant to change is purely arrogant.

Whereas a sinner who sins, regrets, and repents is the true saint. Their sin humbles them, making them open to change, and this humility makes them God's favorite.

Exam

When you live in obedience to God, you truly live with purpose. You possess more patience than others, for this worldly life holds little significance.