Consistency and discipline lately
Hope everyone is doing well and feeling good about their progress, whatever it may be. None of us are perfect and we are all made of flesh. Today was a real test for me and I felt the need to share because someone out there might relate. I woke up for tahajud today. To be honest, I did not even want to get up. I had a full day yesterday and ended it with a heavy gym session so my body was tired. Still, I pushed myself and stood up to pray. While I was praying Shaytan whispered to me not to go to the masjid for Fajr. He almost convinced me. But then I reminded myself of two things. First, the reward is greatest on the days when it is hardest, not on the days when everything feels easy. Second, Shaytan would not be trying so hard if I were not making progress and building real consistency. He wants to break that momentum and weaken the discipline I have been working on. It is not easy. In fact, when you start becoming consistent the battle gets harder. He tempts you to go back to your old ways and makes you comfortable with skipping just one day. Then it becomes two and so on. For the first time in my life I can clearly recognize when Shaytan is whispering. Strangely, that awareness makes the fight easier. This journey and this world are not worth anything, yet he tries to make us feel like we need to hold on to it. Cherish the small moments. Cherish your family, your friends, the people who check on you, your neighbors, even a stranger. Allah placed us here to help one another. Money might seem like the key to happiness but real happiness comes from supporting others, giving, and being present for the people around you. Nothing warms the heart more deeply. So keep trying to stay consistent and build your discipline. It is okay if you struggle some days. We all do. What matters is that you keep trying.