DATE: 03/03/2023
8:49 am
What people think of us and what Allah knows about us often seem to matter. When we associate with others, we may care about their opinions, and we bear everything they say. But once it’s over, it’s over. We realize we have the power to move forward on our own terms. Once the desired outcome is achieved, things that once brought us joy—even the beauty of things, people, and words—begin to annoy us. As humans, we crave fresh variety in everything. Eventually, our true intentions surface, and suddenly, everything seems absurd.
Social stigma and the fear of what others will say often influence our actions and intentions. In reality, no one really says anything. Nobody has that much free time. If someone does, it’s likely because they have no real purpose or direction in their own life. People who lack self-identity and purpose don’t matter—why should their opinions? The opinions that truly matter come from those who are focused on their own lives and don’t waste time thinking about others.