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Thrown Into LIFE: The Struggle We Never Signed Up For
When I reflect on how unfair life has been to me, I realize that I am here without my consent—so whatever God allows to happen in my life will also occur without my consent.
I received a spark of inspiration—let’s call it a creativity jolt—while sitting on the toilet. Strange, right? But as research and conventional wisdom tell us, two of the best places to stumble upon ideas are in the toilet or while taking a walk.
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This spark? It was about LIFE. Lately, I’ve been consumed by thoughts of how LIFE seems to have dealt me a rough hand. How the Almighty Allah appears indifferent to my struggles, griefs, and tribulations. This isn’t a new struggle—it’s been ongoing for years.
I’ve battled depression, anxiety, and loneliness. I’ve lacked meaningful connections and found myself stuck in a financial rut—like a ship stranded in calm seas, unable to move forward. And in this moment of quiet reflection, I asked myself…
