What are your greatest accomplishment so far?*
My greatest accomplishment isn't something the world can see or measure. It is the fact that I am finally learning to listen to what my soul is truly saying. For a long time, I was terrified of choosing my own peace. I worried that stepping back made me selfish, but the truth was simpler: my mind and body desperately needed a rest from this loud, busy world.
Today, I am still practicing the art of listening to myself. Understanding what she needs and what she doesn't. Whenever the noise of sudden desires forces me to rush, I pause and ask my heart: “Is this a genuine need, or is it just my nafs?” I know this journey isn't easy, but I am deeply proud of how far I’ve come. Because finally, I am brave enough to choose my well-being over everything else.
*) Brianna Wiest 101 Essays will Change the Way You Think (p. 140)
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