Have trust in God's plan

Ever since I remember, I used to plan my life- every minute of it. I used to have my weekly/ monthly/ 5-year goals and plans on how to achieve it. Although sometimes I would get disappointed and have to start all over again, most of the time those plans weren’t just a To-Do-List on a piece of napkin. I would actually watch them taking shape and goals being achieved. 

Now I realize that it is not a sign of being an organized person, it is just a way to keep in control of your life. But how much is too much? I reached the point where I used to think that I am the creator of my own life, my own destiny. 

It took me about 20 years until I came to the realization that there are some situations in life that you just cannot plan, issues you never thought you’d have to face, therefore there must be something bigger, higher and stronger than me. 

These moments are true blessing, Alhamdulillah. I am thankful for each and all of those days when I went to sleep tired of blowing against the wind. These are the days that got me right where I belong- on my knees with my forehead on the ground, crying and praying to the Only One that   can help. And you know what? In the morning I could see a sunrise. 

I still do set goals, make plans and follow my dreams. But it is different now. I’m learning to relax, let go and set goals, not expectations. Moreover, if things don’t turn out the way I hoped- I am learning to smile, be thankful for a try, heal my wounds and move on. 

My To-Do-List for a lifetime:

• Count my blessings everyday
• Be kind to people
• Smile more
• Let go of what I can’t control
• Give everything
• Expect nothing
• Learn to want less

Sometimes you just need to let go. Stop trying to control it. Even if you do nothing at all, life will still go on: ‘Do your best and leave the rest to Allah’. What is meant to happen, will find its way. It may not be what you thought it would be, - but it will be exactly what He wants. 

You just need to trust Him. What He has planned for you will always be much greater and better than what you could ever wish for.

AllahuAkbar.

Skye <3