Sabr & Shukr: Finding Light When It’s Hard to See
It's one of those things that sounds great in theory, right? “Just keep faith, be patient, and stay grateful.” But let’s be honest—it’s a Herculean task when life throws you more curveballs than you can count. You think you've reached the end of your capacity, and yet the universe seems to say, “Hang on, here’s one more thing.” So, where does this “sabr” (patience) and “shukr” (gratitude) come in? We often hear that patience and gratitude are twin virtues. Sabr is holding on when you’re not sure if there’s even a reason to, while shukr is being thankful for what you do have, even when it feels like it’s not enough. But let's face it—practicing sabr when you’re drowning in frustration, and shukr when it feels like you’re in a dry spell, takes more than just good intentions. I’ve learned that patience isn’t passive. It’s a fierce kind of endurance, a daily choice to keep going despite the chaos. And gratitude? It’s like finding tiny flickers of light when the world seems dark...