CAUGHT IN THE WEB OF WEIRD THOUGHTS: WHAT’S REALLY BEHIND THEM?
This is a personal story.
It’s one of my vulnerable moments.
There was a time in my life when I was away from home, not just out of the house, but out of the city (Lagos) as well. I was staying with a friend, a former college mate, and spent a few months with him. As I was preparing to return to my city and family home, I began having a strange and unsettling feeling that my mom would pass away before I got back. This thought terrified me. What could be causing these strange feelings? Is there something wrong with me? Could this scenario playing in my head actually come true?
I tried to ignore it, but the thought kept coming back, especially in the days leading up to my departure for home.
I remember watching a football match at a viewing center during that time, but the thought kept running through my mind. Despite my efforts to ignore it, it persisted, and I eventually had to let it linger.
The day of my departure finally arrived—it was a Friday. After observing my Jumu’ah prayer, I said goodbye to my friend and his neighbors, who had been part of my experience there. I packed my belongings and hit the road.
During this time, the strange thought had left my mind.
