
This week Maggie has asked us a few Questions about how we achieve tranquility in life;
1 • Can you recall a particularly chaotic or stressful time in your life? How did you manage the stress?
There have been a few times in my life when I was feeling the stress of life tremendously. The first time was when I was a teenager. Life without a mother, and no sister to talk to, left me vulnerable to circumstances. At that age, I found that faith was my anchor. It helped me tremendously to strengthen my faith in Almighty Allah. This was what then always came to my rescue whenever I was under stress in life.
2 • Where is the one place in the world where all your troubles disappear – even if only for a moment?
On my prayer mat. As Muslims we pray 5 times a day, and during these prayers we ask Allah for guidance and forgiveness. This is such a invigorating experience that erases my stress at least for the time I’m praying.
3 • Do you like for other people to try and raise your spirits or do you prefer to deal with things on your own?
Usually, I deal with my issues myself. But if I need to vent or get advice on how to deal with certain situations, I ask my family or close friends for advice.
4 • What quote, song, book, or movie serves as an inspiration to you when things get tough?
“Things can always be worse”
This quote teaches me to be mindful and grateful for all that I have.
5 • Does solitude quiet your mind or do you need to pump up the volume?
Mostly meditation in solitude helps me navigate my issues. But there are times when a walk in nature with music helps too!
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Written in response to Tranquil Thursday # 6, hosted by Maggie
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some journeys are difficult, but there’s always comfort on that musallah. Great responses and an enlightening read. Sadje G.
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Thanks Destiny. My faith has always anchored me and helped me tide over difficult times.
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your faith is inspiring, Sadje G. Lovely 🤲🤍
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Many thanks my friend
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I agree with prayer and a walk in nature.
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Yes, they relax the mind and drive the stress away. Thanks Elizabeth
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I’m needing that now!
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Sending you relaxing thoughts my friend
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I relate to “things could always be worse” 😀
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Yes, some people don’t like this way of putting things but I genuinely believe that what we have is still better than what a lot of other get. Gratefulness make bearing the hard times easier.
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Prayer mat, yoga mat, meditation mat.. they all work great! Love it Sadje!
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Indeed they do. They bring to us a feeling of letting go.
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Sometimes relying on others is good too, although, like you I tend to sort my own problems out.
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Yes, we all have our ways of dealing with issues
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very wise Sadje, prayer and nature support me also 🙂
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Thank you Kate. 😍
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Wonderful answers Sadje. Tranquility is critical to inner peace.
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Thanks my friend
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Bouquets… roses!
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🌷🌷🌷
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Aw thank you for the tulips.
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A pleasure
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Prayer has also been my go to recently! I am envious of knowing you have 5 dedicated times to pray and find that peace throughout your day!
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Thanks Irma. Through our prayers, we have a constant connection with God. As He doesn’t needs us and we need Him all the time, we benefit tremendously through this connection.
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Praying is a solution to all the problems. I love the way you believe in God and seek his guidance. God is very kind. 🙏🙏
Would love to know more about you through the question answers segments.
And thank-you for the quote.❤
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I fully agree with you my friend. Thanks
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Prayer and nature, what else one want to live 😊
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Indeed. Thanks 🙏🏼
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Prayer is very powerful
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Yes, for those who believe, it’s the most powerful thing
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Others have written it as well “Things could always be worse”. Can relate, lol
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Me too. It is the truth.
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However one chooses to believe, faith is empowering and consoling.
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Absolutely right Eugenia 🙏🏼
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