#Day3

 "What's something that you're grateful to have today that you didn't have a year ago?"

This feels quite personal to me, but I’ll just write until I no longer feel comfortable sharing it publicly. Like many people, I keep a list of prayers and wishes each year, and I like to read them out loud from time to time, especially during Hari Arafah. I know I’m not the only one who does this.

So, in honor of today’s tag, I took a moment to scroll through my old lists. It’s beautiful to realize that so many things I once thought were far-fetched are now part of my life. The more I scrolled, the more grateful I felt. I forget to pause and be thankful sometimes.

There are many things on that list, but one that stood out was how I once prayed for a car. I remember saying, “If it’ll help me get to places easier, please let me have it.” It sounds a little funny now. Funny how something that once felt so distant turned out to be just one dua away.

Anyway, call it what you want but I haven’t felt the urge to write long entries lately even though my mind is always full of thoughts. I’ve still been writing, just not here. Lately, I’ve been trying to navigate life one day at a time. Don’t get me wrong, life isn’t bad at all but I’ve definitely seen better days.

If you’re going through the same thing, here are a few things that have helped me and might help you too:

1. Keep a journal. I don’t write daily, but whenever my mind feels too crowded, I just pour everything onto the page. It helps.

2. Read more. Mostly non-fiction for me, because books help me step outside my own thoughts for a while and see the world through someone else’s eyes.

3. Allow yourself to feel. Sad, frustrated, angry, whatever it is. I give myself a night or a day to feel it all. It’s normal and human. Cry if you have to, even if that stubborn ego tries to stop you.

That’s all for now. I hope you find comfort in your own little ways. I know I will too.