Today. I was having a slightly tough day. My mind kept addressing how unhappy I was with my current situation. It kept highlighting and circling all those negative thoughts I’ve been trying to keep at bay. Magnifying them from what they are, which is just a simple fact, to a humongous thunderstorm enough to blow my house away. Talk about dramatic. I know in my head that I will get through this phase of my life. That’s all it is, a phase. It’s not permanent, it will go away. I know this for a fact. Yet, my emotions became so stirred up. Mix in a little stress, and they stir up even more. My emotions are bubbling in a cauldron, heated by fire made from stress and doubt. And that smoke coming off the top? That’s my sanity. Please come back, I need you now more than ever.
Moral of the story. It’s okay to feel like shit sometimes. It’s okay to cry when you get overwhelmed. It’s okay to fall down and bruise your knee. But see it for what it is. A feeling, an emotion, a temporary bruise. If your circumstances have led you to feel beaten up with bruising. Guess what? Bruises fade over time. Your situation will fade over time, and it won’t even leave a scar. You will have only learnt something from it, being cautious or careful. You've not lost anything rather have gained perspective and a lesson.
It’s funny because I’m not the type to talk about how I feel. So, of course, no one knew how I was being affected. But when I tell you, the way people interact with you makes such a huge difference. This is why I always insist on people being kind, especially to strangers. Sometimes we’re just having a bad day, and the kindness of a stranger is enough to soothe our hearts a little. To give us that little boost we need to keep going. Kindness makes the world go round. Call it corny, call it cringy. I stand by it and always will.
I don’t mean to get so deep and negative, I blame the time. But love those around you. Like genuinely. Show people you love them, through actions, through words. Write your mum a thank-you note paired with some flowers. Help your dad with the roof and buy him a new shirt. Hug your sister and surprise her with a bath bomb. Gift your cousins a voucher from the store they love. Listen to your friends vent about him, even though you would rather not. Tell your teachers or lecturers that you appreciate how helpful they’ve been. Smile at the cashier. A genuine smile. Not that fake one you use for public interactions. You don’t need to be a whole sunshine to make people feel seen, you just have to be a teeny tiny spark of light.
Humans only have each other and themselves to rely on besides God. We are meant to be dependent and supportive of one another. Be that support that someone else can lean on during times of hardship. Don’t be the person who makes it worse. Don’t be the person who pushes them to the edge. Who makes them cry alone in their room at night. I truly believe what you do comes back to you. So if you’re wondering what’s blocking your blessing, it may be the tears of the person you once harmed.
Let this leave you contemplating how you can be a spark of light for yourself and others :)
Lots of love,
Bushra
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i genuinely love this so much🩷 your energy is so beautiful bushra :)
This is wonderful! My family recently moved out of a bad situation, and we are much happier now. Still trying ro figure things out, but we are on the right track. And I love what you wrote about happiness making the world go round. I work in retail and it definitely makes my day when my customers are nice, and I have the funniest chats with them. And sometimes, I can make their day, by helping them with whatever they need. And dont forget to smile! 😊