نورا

What a gift it is to no longer tolerate less than you deserve.

Too many people are taught to be curious about why someone is mean rather than being taught to simply step away and redirect their energy to folks who want to receive it.

Like two years ago I ran into a salamander biologist in the woods who complimented my ability to 'walk quietly in the forest while causing minimal disturbance to the leaf litter.' Still goes to my head.

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before screens you would probably look forward to the sunset all day

The most underrated forms of rizq are Loving parents, a peaceful spouse, kind in-laws, sincere neighbours, and people who genuinely care for you are all priceless blessings from Allah. Many people only realize their value after being tested with the opposite. Not every provision is money - some rizq comes in the form of peace, support, understanding, and good people around you. These are treasures that cannot be bought. May Allah preserve our loved ones upon goodness, surround us with righteous people, and make us grateful for the hidden blessings we often overlook.

Astaghfirullah for all the times i've been ungrateful. The things we take for granted, someone else is praying for. Even at our lowest point, we have a lot more to be thankful for, than to be hopeless about. Alhamdulillah for everything.