Shoaib Amini: A Journey of Resilience, Faith, and Unyielding Strength.
Story of Faith and Self Belief Shoaib Amini.
Sometimes inspiration comes at regular lunch and colleagues we work with.
Shoaib Amini, an example of resilience fueled by belief and faith, is an
inspiration, supported not just by medicine but also by an unwavering spirit.
As a colleague and friend, Shoaib and I have navigated the highs and lows of
our professional journey over the past six years, marked by disagreements,
agreements, and the harmonious discord of clashing opinions. Yet, Shoaib's
profound impact on my life unfolded through a life-altering accident that
occurred in January 2021 with Shoaib.
The vast expanse of our very own beautiful sand dunes became the backdrop for
Shoaib's then unfortunate accident and now a transformative journey. This
accident involved him and his kids, and as a father in that moment of crisis,
he heroically saved his children from harm. For those who knew him during those
challenging times, visiting him at hospital was like encountering a beacon of
strength. I still have his voice note to me, one could feel the pain in voice
yet the positive attitude.
The accident had taken away a significant part of him – his right hand, but
Shoaib emerged with a determined smile and an unparalleled motivation. He leads
the Aspetar HealthCare Informatics team, and that can very well be an
indication of what this accident has caused to an IT person – the ARM.
The path to recovery was not easy. Multiple surgeries, including delicate skin
grafting procedures, marked the chapters of his resilience. Yet, Shoaib
navigated this difficult phase, emerging on the other side not just healed but
transformed.
During lunch in December 2023, I couldn't help but ask him the burning question
– how did he cope, and where did he find such unwavering faith? His response
was nothing short of inspiring. Shoaib credited his strength to an unshakeable
trust in the Almighty, firmly believing that no soul is burdened with more than
it can endure. The pillars of support provided by his family and colleagues
played a pivotal role, reinforcing his determination to navigate the storm.
What intrigued me even more was Shoaib's incorporation of manifestation and
visualization techniques into his healing journey. A practitioner of CHI, an
art he mastered during preparations for the Afghanization National Day in his
younger years, he found solace and strength in manipulating energy to cope with
the aftermath of the accident.