Your Body Understands What Your Mind Can’t

Assalaamu'alaykum,

It’s incredible to think that while our souls have witnessed the unseen, our minds are confined to the illusions of this world.

I find it fascinating that our bodies, on loan to us from Allah, holds an inner wisdom that our conscious minds can’t fully grasp - and sometimes even try to resist.

Before entering this life, we existed as souls, and each of us stood before Allah SWT, who asked, "Am I not your Lord?" [7:172].

Without hesitation or doubt, we all said yes, declaring that Allah, The Almighty, is our One true Lord and Master, The Most Majestic, under whose control everything exists.

Once we made this oath, we were placed in this fleeting life, bound to and enclosed within a temporary physical body.

As we entered this temporary state, the oath we took didn’t vanish; it came with us, embedded deep within.

It’s ingrained at the core of our being - a profound, unwavering sense of knowing, a covenant made between a slave and their Master.

This sense of knowing is described in our faith as our Fitrah - our natural inclination towards God.

As we journey through life and face life’s challenges, our fitrah doesn’t stay dormant; it drives a spiritual and rational urge that longs for Allah, seeking to know Him, believe in Him and serve Him.

To turn away from that fitrah is to live a pretence - to live a lie.

Sometimes, the noise in our minds becomes so overwhelming that we can't hear its quiet calling.

Although it's not intentional, we often get caught up in life's chaos and try to "think" our way out of every difficulty, forgetting that we have an innate sense of right and wrong - a guiding light built within us at the core of our being.

A light that reminds us that we need to rely not only on our minds, but also on the wisdom of our hearts and bodies.

If we learn to slow down and bring a more intense focus within, using this faith compass to guide our way, we can shine a light on the right path and find higher ground – making this journey of life a much smoother ride, with inner peace and contentment far more within our reach.

Here are a couple of ways we can start to slow down:

• Focus on your breathing –  Intentionally take a step back and focus on your breath. Find a quiet space, close your eyes, and take slow, deep breaths. This simple practice helps calm the mind, grounding you in the present moment and can reduce anxiety, creating space to self reflect. 
  
  
• Notice your energy – Become more aware of how different activities, thoughts and environments affect your energy. Observe how you feel after interacting with certain people or engaging in specific tasks. Do certain situations uplift you, or do they leave you feeling drained? By tuning into your energy levels, you can make better decisions about where to invest your time and attention, ensuring that you align your actions with what nourishes your soul.

I'd love to hear other ways that you've found to connect within - hit reply and let me know :)

P.S. I'll be holding a free live webinar soon InshaAllah - look out for my email next week with more details on how to register your seat.

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Reflection of the Week

Take a moment to draw in five deep breaths and as you do gently shift your focus to within your body - what do you notice?

Dua of the Week

اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي وَ عَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي وَ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا

O Allah benefit me with what You have taught me, and teach me that which will benefit me, and grant me knowledge which will benefit me.