by Dr. Franks Tin

Created on: September 11, 2008   Last Updated: December 30, 2008

It was about four years ago when I was faced the decision of leaving my only known home, Pakistan, to a country which I have scarcely known or even acknowledged its existence, the United Arab Emirates. Before leaving I was informed by my disheartened cousins and friends that the Arabs were strict, ruthless and ill-mannered individuals.

This was of course just after the start of the rapid development of Dubai and the other progressing Emirates. Once I did inhabit the overpriced villas of Sharjah, a city near Dubai, I soon realized that embracing the opportunity would be a better option rather than being miserable about it. It was then that I started looking at the world from a whole new world. The first changed aspect in my life that I actually noticed was the immense change in my attitude. I felt much more light-hearted then I used to back in Pakistan. Through much exploration of my inner soul I realized that this was due to the more gleeful behavior of my colleagues.

The second change I was able to indentify within myself was my urge to explore. The sense of security for the first time enabled me to explore new tastes, areas and the hidden areas of my mind. Back in my old country I was not allowed my house without the presence of a "trustable" adult, greet strangers or even eat foods without prior experience of a "truthful" relative ( even then the food was considered to be unsafe. But in this alien and well ordered nation everything was possible.

The third change meant more to me then the rest combined, it was the acceptance of the phrase: "nothing is impossible once you believe in it." It might be suprising to hear this but the soul reason to influence this belief in me were the same people who used to think that every man's destiny was written. Maybe this influence was induced by their belief of achieving the maximum efficiency for their country or their ability to create a nation from desert to a vacation paradise. This belief has allowed me to study harder and create my own lucrative online business along with it.

The result of all three allowed me to look at things more clearly, to get inspired by them and to actually use my knowledge to improve the world.

Overall the change was much more beneficial then I though it would be. I believe that everyone should expose themselves to other cultures and traditions for their own good's sake.

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