Ok so this was one of my happiest moments in ‘22.
In an evening with good friends, we reflected on our personal growth, careers, adventures, and just everything we had shared over our 10+ years together. After a random pause, Ehsan, who I’ve known since preschool, shared, “You know, one thing about Khizer is that he just knows. He just knows that it’s going to be ok. No matter what’s happened in life, he just knows. He truly believes everything will be ok.”
I don’t know. That just felt amazing. I’d never vocalized this, I had just lived that way. There simply is no other way. Ehsan lived with me through the toughest year of my life and also my happiest.
My cheat code is a concept called Tawakkul. Ehsan however, believes aliens are more likely than God. He’ll figure it out eventually.
Tawakkul, or trust in God, is a powerful concept in Islam that allows people to remain infinitely positive no matter their challenges. It's about surrendering your worries and fears to God and trusting in His plan. When you practice tawakkul, you let go of the need to control everything and trust that everything will work out for the best. This allows you to approach life positively, knowing that no matter what happens, God has a plan, and everything will be okay. This doesn't mean that you sit back and do nothing, however. Taking action and doing your best in all aspects of your life are essential. But with tawakkul, you let go of the need to control the outcome and trust that God will guide you toward the best possible outcome. Tawakkul lets you let go of negative thoughts and focus on the good in your life. When you trust in God, you can see the blessings and gifts He has given you rather than dwelling on the negative aspects of your life. This helps you maintain a positive mindset and approach life with gratitude and appreciation. By practicing tawakkul, you can also find inner peace and calm, even during chaos or uncertainty. When you trust in God and His plan, you can let go of your worries and find peace in the present moment. This allows you to approach life calmly and positively, even when things aren't going as planned. Tawakkul allows you to remain infinitely positive by surrendering your worries and fears to God and trusting in His plan. It helps you focus on the good, find inner peace, and approach life with a positive attitude and gratitude. By practicing tawakkul, you can transform your life and find joy and happiness no matter your challenges.