What you focus on grows!
I have heard this statement for many years in different places and repeated in various platforms. I didn’t know how to do this back then. As humans, we are automatically conditioned towards focusing or stressing on what is not going right in our life. We exert all our energy into doing that. For several years I was focusing on the things that weren’t going right. All my energy and focus was simply on that because it was difficult to unsee it.
However, I remember once reading a book that emphasised that one of the best ways to avoid being brought down by problems, is to focus on the things that are still going right in your life. I consciously started turning my focus onto those factors. This required effort and practice.
One year down the line, I can vouch that this is true. What I focused on, kept growing. God’s help, the love and encouragement from loved ones and the positive energy were fuel to my personal growth. This change in perspective led to shedding off sides to life that wasn’t adding in peace or happiness. After all, life is short. Why must this short life be spent on things that are not adding to your growth and happiness?
There is always a limit to what you can control. After exerting every effort, if you do not see results, it is time to focus on the things going right in your life. Your mind will feel lighter and you will face more positivity in life.
Lots of love and blessings this Ramadan,
Sharika Mubarack