at times of difficult

What would you do if you are in a pretty bad state, and have no comforting loved ones around to be the saviors and lend their shoulders for you to cry on? Here's a list of the things that i would normally retreat to. Please be reminded that the list is in no particular order.

On top of the list, escapism. Take time for yourself. Immerse in nature, marvel the beauty of God's creations. Behind every wonderfully created petals of the colourfully swaying flowers, there is the ultimate Creator. Constantly remind yourself that all things are fated, and that every cloud has its very own silver lining. Have strong faith in Allah the Almighty, the Lord who knows best. Pray and submit yourself to Him and then only you'll be contented.

Secondly, reach for the phone and text or call the people whom you rely on most; family or besties. Though i have a good and firm bonding with my family, i rarely tell them my problems coz i wouldn't want to trouble them and cause worries. Again, them, being our families, would worry regardless :p But frankly speaking, it soothes the pain a little even only by listening to my mama's or ayah's voice. So that justifies why as Muslims, we'll be rewarded with pahala only by looking at our dearest mother's or father's face. Lucky those who get to stay with their parents.

Now, the third point. Express yourself, let the emotions flow through writings. Write a journal, keep a diary or compose a poem. And that is what i am basically doing. Trying to contemplate through writings does work. At the same time, it allows you time to reflect and organize your own thoughts and life. Give it a try, it will do you good, if not much, at least a little.

Fourth, obviously, cry. I think crying heals at times. It's a natural way to express the wildly running emotions. And in my opinion, it is also the reason why God created us with tears. It's as if with every trickling tear drop, the problems just disappear.

If crying nor any of the above does no help AT ALL *notice the capitalization*, do not fret. People differ. Take some time to yourself. InsyaAllah, with time, things will heal.


p/s: Thank you for the inspiration and i am truly glad that i am able to inspire you to write :)