Finding the light........

In the hustle and bustle of life, it's all too easy to answer the question of "How are you?" with a simple "I'm fine," even when our hearts are heavy with unspoken words. And trust me I am guilty of that as well. We hide our true feelings in layers of sadness, masking our struggles behind forced smiles. Opening up can feel so hard when we're struggling with our own emotions, unsure if others will truly understand, or just offer empty reassurances. "You will be fine" is all they say. In most cases, that's not what we want to hear. So the next time we are asked, we tend to shut them down. Closing the doors to our hearts completely.

The darkness we carry within is a heavy, seldom discussed yet ever-present in our lives. Its claws reach into our hearts, minds, and souls, leaving us feeling adrift and detached from the world around us. Simple tasks become tiring, and social interactions drain us. And in these moments, all we yearn for is solitude.

But amidst the darkness, there lies a glimmer of hope. The realization that the only person that can save You is You. It begins with reconnecting to our deen, to Allah, our prayers, our passions. The sparks that ignite our souls and remind us of our worth. It's about having an Alhamdulilah mindset. Being thankful for what you have and trusting in Allah's Plan. It's about tending to our wounds with kindness, nurturing ourselves with self-love, and embracing the journey of healing, even when it feels exhausting.

But the question remains, how do we embark on this journey?