“Be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.”
— Max Ehrmann; Desiderata
Knowing that what Allah have in store for me is the best gives me so much ease about my future
— nizariat
it’s okay to say ‘this isn’t for me’ or ‘I’m not happy here’ and leave… you don’t have to wait for things to be really bad
O Allah, make me good for myself and the people around me.
Zionists will try to pretend americans can't possibly understand what is going on in Palestine. That WE are the ones projecting. Fools, we see right through yalls bullshit because it's the same bullshit our ancestors pulled you fuckin numbskulls. Israel is just trying to do what settlers in "america" did to native americans. Only they are flopping so hard because they are trying to do what was done in the 18th century in the 21st century. It wasn't right then, it's not right now.
There is no justification for genocide. You cannot target civilians. You cannot target schools, hospitals, humanitarian aid. You cannot restrict humanitarian aid. You cannot deny people living on the land for thousands of years their homes. You cannot remove them from their homes. You cannot arrest them indefinitely without justification. You cannot greenwash Palestine. You cannot pinkwash genocide. You cannot hide your bloody hands by spewing lies. I can see and hear at the same time and I am no fool to your denials.
Israel must topple and Palestine will be free to self-determination and those who are capable of living alongside those with a different life can continue to do so in peace with equal rights for all. There is enough pie to go around. Palestinian freedom is not jewish expulsion. it is not antisemetic to criticize israel. it is not antisemetic to say free palestine. stop conflating things.
Wake up and open your curtains. Your windows too.
Drink some tea or coffee, whatever pleases you. Notice every sip.
Have some fresh fruit and finish breakfast feeling full.
Stand outside and feel the air. Cool or warm, it will make you feel real.
Get some exercise. Yoga to soothe, running to breathe, lifting for strength.
Take care of your body. Have a nice shower and pamper as much as you want afterward.
If you’re going to work, remember you have the chance to make anyone’s day or to ruin it. Act accordingly.
Weed out the bad language. It’s only creating tension in your body and mind. Kind words are infinitely more appreciated.
Take some time each day to improve your mind. Keep reading that great book. Listen to an incredible piece of music. Practice an instrument or a skill. The progress is its own reward.
Pictures will help you remember how wonderful life is. But spend less time on your phone and more time seeing the world face to face.
Go to sleep knowing that you have done well. Tomorrow is there with room to become even better.
-Notes to myself on how to become a better person this summer.
Just the thought that you need to be a better Muslim shows that light still exists in your heart
If you hang out with a…
Disciplined person, you’ll start respecting structure
Insecure person, you’ll start second-guessing yourself
Adventurous person, you’ll crave new experiences
Victim minded person, you’ll start blaming instead of growing
Abundant person, you’ll stop thinking in limits
Jealous person, you’ll start resenting your blessings
High value woman, you’ll raise your standards without apologo
Chaotic person, you’ll feel like peace is boring
Healed person, you’ll see how emotionally mature life can be
Procrastinator, you’ll normalize delay over progress
Ambitious person, you’ll start dreaming bigger
Judgmental person, you’ll fear being fully yourself
Playful person, you’ll learn to soften and enjoy the moment
Energy is contagious
Habits are contagious
Mindsets are contagious
Doesn’t matter how x you think you are because if you were, you wouldn’t make decisions or choose people that don’t align
You become who you’re around even when you don’t notice it