“Our task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” ― Rumi
Unravelling Internal Barriers
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This week's happiness comes in a package of a dessert. I was going to post about how little sleep I've been getting (can you see my eye bags) and how I haven't had the time to... breathe and pause.
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But I've been much too aware of the fact that *you attract what you think*. I didn't understand this until I experience it myself.
When you think about happy thoughts; when you view Allah as this Most Loving God; when you set the right intention; when you believe that everything that you go through is just a a part of a journey to become a better slave to Him... everything falls into.. place.
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Optimisim is not dismissing sadness nor difficulties. It's seeing problems as opportunities, "lacking" as a space to fill, and emotionally hurtful experiences as learning points. It's not an overnight process to beat pessimism and leave them out of your sight, but a continous journey that comes with wisdom (and sacrifices to leave out those bad habits which have been pulling us down!)
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You. Deserve. To. Be. Happy. Remember that. And it's a choice!
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#happiness #optimism #alhamdulillah
Whenever I have a slight intention (even when it all started with a thought) to want a certain thing, God would give me the answer straight away. I've been getting these experiences recently as I've become more and more aware of what I've gone through.
Straight up and no delay. Subhanallah.
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I've noticed that when I think it's something that I want but one when I don't "invite" Allah in, it would gravitate away from me. On the other hand, when I'd "invite" Allah in, it flows towards me smoothly, without even me expecting it in the first place.
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I've started asking the question "What is Allah trying to teach me?" rather than "Why is this happening to me?" with my heart assured that Allah will always want the good for me, for my relationship and Him... for He is trying to guard my heart from any form of attachment towards anything but Him.
May Allah guard our hearts from the world to ever enter our hearts but that we'd be courageous enough to grip the world in our hands. Amiin.
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#reflection
#life
Had the longest and funnn day with this one after not being able to meet in person for a looong time.
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We hopped from one place to another, in pursuit of making sure we're also fueled up physically and spiritually. Recording in the car to minimise as much noise. Finalising everything with hopes that we'll get something out soon.
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Behind the scenes of a Sunday Thing meeting on a Saturday 😂 learned a lot from working with someone who is as flexible and on a journey to her own creative pursuits as well. Adventurous and as always, heartfelt ❤
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It's been a challenge to keep the quality consistent as we had been recording online. BUT! It's been such a fun experiment to do something that we, for the first time didn't plan for too much.
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Pray for us that we'll be able to get it out as its best form!
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#podcast #sundaything #creativepursuits
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of working with someone whose courage inspires me, started what not many people would choose to do at such a young age! She started her own business out of preparation for the increasing unemployment rate when she was just 17 or 18. And she's as reserved as a person can be but wise beyond her years, masha Allah.
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Other than consistency, courage is something that I've been trying to instill in myself because it is what I've been lacking. Courage to share the little knowledge that I have. The courage to speak up. The courage to talk to strangers. The courage to be disliked. The courage... to believe in myself.
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I could talk to her all day about be it about business or faith or her experiences in general. So so grateful that Allah united us in a week that I struggled to push beyond my limits. But Alhamdulillah, because of the Quran itself has given the courage, we were able to go beyond our targets. Everything is from and for Allah ❤
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May you continue to thrive and be the best to serve the community around you. 💞
And oh, she also reminded me that "Nothing is ever a coincidence. Allah chose us to be here"
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#beautifulheart
#inspiringlady❤️
#introvertsunite
#braveintrovertsthrive
Just a bit of reflection after attending #kbk2019
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Personally, my intention to attend this was to understand better the current climate of youths and what has been done. I didn't know there was one done in 2008! Just being more aware about what's going on was empowering enough to me.
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So so grateful to listen a few insights and new ideas coming from Bruneian youths from different backgrounds that each section was able to get the resolutions (for the country woah) done in just 2 days.
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Another thing that I am grateful for is how 2 years ago I shared my journey with how Al-Quran shaped me as a person while I was still finding my identity, struggling etc. But yesterday, the issue that Al-Quran values is not instilled in ugama school was raised and that now I saw how the term "tadabbur Quran" was one of the recommendations (and that the term is no longer foreign) is truly by Allah's will. I felt this congress was impactful to me at a personal level. ❤
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So never, ever underestimate you, fixing yourself, taking the time to develop yourself and to continously seek knowledge with the intention to be a better person on pursuit to attain His love.
Don't underestimate small and consistent efforts. He will open doors for you, and just believe in it wholeheartedly.
Alhamdulillah.
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#youth
#bruneiyouth
Consistency has been my mantra this year. I prayed that one way or another so that my journey towards being consistent is done with ihsan and purpose. Then, Allah showed me the way!
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I didn't sign up the first time I was aware about the class, but later my heart went on to convince to sign up for it. The most consistent influencer whom I've come across is definitely @aidaazlin_ as I've been following her Tuesday Love Letters for years now. (Also now her videos on FB). And never once did she not deliver, masha Allah. So, I just needed to learn this from the best!
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This was one of the best online classes I've ever attended as it was practical and wholesome (covers mind, body, soul). Another thing that I love is that I get to join a community of sisters who are as committed and enthusiastic to be consistent.
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One example I can give is the progress of our podcast recording and now that its almost launching. It didn't just happen but out of hard work and *consistency*. I have been able to block time for writing too consistently regardless of it not being perfect all the time and posted more regularly than before, despite other responsibilities. So many positive things have happened just because I signed up and put the heartwork (as Aida calls it) in it.
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So to everyone out there, don't be afraid to invest in knowledge especially if it contributes to your long term goals. Knowledge is like a shortcut to success.
So looking forward to what they have to offer again 😍😍 Feels good to "graduate" again hehe
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#AAconsistencymasterclass
#yearofconsistency
#makethingshappen
#believeinyourself
PS/ they also gave us the "dream dua do" notebook for free 😭
Well quoted 👌👌💯
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