Strength

" How strong are you? The definition of strength varies among people. Some people believe that strength comes from being superior: winning all the time, making others lose, pointing out their weaknesses, and condescending them. They believe that strength comes from how much they don't fall. But true strength is not determined by how much weakness they don't have; it's determined by their strength to

embrace and accept their weaknesses. There is nothing wrong with being weak or wrong, or not knowing something. Because what really matters is how they acknowledge and accept these weaknesses and strive for improvement. A show of ignorance or an offensive response is merely to cover over their desperate need to hide and deny their weaknesses. It's easy to deny and to be seen as 'strong'. But they can't fight their inner desperation of such greed. It takes a ton of courage to accept. It takes true strength to admit mistakes, admit defeat, to overcome their inner desire to be superior.

It's okay to have weaknesses - because how we deal with them is what really determines our own genuine strength. "

People portray their own reality. Sometimes these insecurities are projected onto you like described above, don't take it to heart...You don't have to accept it, But you can understand it.  Understanding other people's pain & reality, helps you change your own actions/reactions into positive ones. Don't take their monkey on your back...keep positive and you might help someone make their own reality positive as well. The saying is true, " Be the change you wish to see in the world " ...... So yeah!! Start with yourselves & watch your relationships improve. God willing.InshAllah

A.S.

Independence vs sacrifice

A life of independence versus a life of sacrifice.. Sometimes both go hand in hand, sometimes not. You see people that are in some degree, are about “self”..ones wants,needs,goals,comforts..ect. What about the people who are completely selfless? The backbone to a family, a moral society? What exactly is their independence? Independence from ego? Independence from the illusion of this dunya? Maybe the ultimate sacrifice is true independence.. Its a feeling that can be isolating and at times the reward not always immediate, but in the end its definitely everlasting.

A.S.

Most High

Remember your self worth.
You're not an object of someone's whims...
You're not to be someones emotional or physical punching bag
You're more valued as a soul than anyone can ever convey
You're more than what people can make you feel..or limit you to.
You're not what people say..think...or treat of you.
You're so much more.
No matter how much you feel you're dragged down.
Remember your self worth.
Hold yourself with dignity & a love for the Most High.
Peace of mind is a state of mind, a way of thinking.
Be as you are..
Regardless of the noise outside your being.

A.S.

Only You

Standing here in place.
My place being just where I stand.
Sometimes the path takes a curious turn
Sometimes the walk is easy..
Other times..it takes all you have to keep standing.
The weight of the world feels daunting..
All you want is peace of mind, justice,fairness, equality
And most of all to feel complete happiness free from pain or fear.
To be freed of your shackles, whether they be from within' or outward..
Standing here in place..
Deep in my heart, to my very core
I know Your promise is True.
It is You Allah subhan wa ta a'la & only You that gets me through.

A.S.

Just saying

Really..white lies can hurt just as much as a boldfaced lie. Just as much as avoiding mentioning the truth as if something never occurred or exists...can be just as bad as lying. Just be up front n' real with people & bypass the heartache you cause someone when they end up finding out the truth for themselves. Be it by accident or not.

Just saying.

A.S.

Be yourself

Sometimes people who aren't entirely comfortable in their own skin, will judge you in yours! Its astonishing the people that have the nerve to vocalize their judgements when something is non of their business,and or on top of it all, they don't know your facts.. Who are we to go around labeling people? Telling someone they're not worthy, fat or even skinny,ect?? Don't let yourselves take what people say about you to heart, whether if its to your face or behind your back. Don't seek their acceptance or acknowledgment, seek Allah's. With that being said, let it roll off your back, live YOUR life! Allahu Alim♥

A.S.

A dream I escaped

These dreams..
These visions..
A lesson within a time capsule..
It never dies out.
Reoccurring visions of you.

My subconscious holds onto our story
A cautionary tale.
An emotion that always takes me back
Taking on many portrayals..
The scenario remains.

The illusion I once believed,
still tries to deceive me.
The hand is offered,
The lurer tries to pull me in.
The chimera well concealed

Cautious but steadfast
I turn away from you
In the end my truest is always waiting for me.
To my truest I always make my safe return..

In actuality,substance & truth..
I take counsel..

These dreams remind me of what I already know to be true.

A.S.