If there was anything that can wake you up from living a life of misery is to ask yourself the question ‘Do I want to wake up feeling this way for the rest of my life?’
Life is short. Why settle for misery when you can be yourself and be happy. When you have strong values and a Lord that never fails you, why tolerate and be in toxic circumstances?
Accepting that life is short and valuing peace over everything is something that will help you make better choices in the environment you choose to be in and in the relationships you choose. When you value your peace over everything else, you will be able to do this.
In Islam, we believe our sustenance is pre-written and will reach us until we complete our purpose on Earth. This thought has stopped me from worrying that turning down a toxic job or leaving a toxic relationship may hinder mine or my family’s income or sustenance.
I’m aware that my sustenance will reach me through other means chosen by the Almighty as long as I put in the effort and trust my Lord to give it to me. This is what trust in God does.
Sharika Mubarack for Zasha’s Thoughts