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This is very out of character for my blog but, look at this absolutely beautiful poem. @simplifiedsurroundings
Minimalist living is counter cultural. It is contrary to every advertisement we have ever seen because we live in a society that prides itself on the accumulation of possessions. But there is more joy to be found owning less than can be found pursuing more. Consider just some of the benefits of living with fewer possessions. 1. Spend Less | Choosing to accumulate only the essential often results in financial freedom. 2. Less Stress | A minimalist home is significantly less stressful. 3. Easier to Clean | The fewer things in our home, the easier they are to clean. 4. More Freedom | The sense of freedom that comes from minimalism is truly refreshing. 5. Good for the Environment | The less we consume, the less damage we do to the environment. 6. Be More Productive | Our possessions consume our time more than we realize. 7. Example for my Kids | These are valuable life lessons they will never learn in the media. 8. Support Other Causes | Money is only as valuable as what we choose to spend it on. 9. Own Higher Quality Things | More is not better… better is better. 10. Less Work for Someone Else | Create a less stressful life today and lessen the burden on someone else too. 11. Be Happier | Owning fewer possessions makes you happier. 12. Do Work You Love | Own less stuff. Choose work you love. 13. Freedom From the Comparison Game | Our culture begs us to own more. 14. Time for Things that Matter Most| The more stuff you own, the more your stuff owns you. 15. Visually Appealing | Make your home more appealing. 16. Not Tied to the Past | Release the past to create a better tomorrow. 17. Less Places for Your Heart | Invest your heart into meaningful things. 18. More Opportunity for Rest | Take a deep breath. 19. Find Things Easier | Own less clutter. Find stuff quicker. 20. Live in a Smaller Space | For most families, a house is the costliest investment they’ll ever make. 21. Display What You Value Most | Communicate what is most important. Do you have a minimalist lifestyle?
“🍁 When you miss someone, your thoughts will revolve around remembering them. You may think of memories, wonder what they are up to, what you will say or do when you see them etc
You’ll be surprised how much time your mind can spend on that.
And the reality could be that you may have not crossed their mind at all at this particular time. Or how many someone has remembered you and missed you and for whatever reason you didn’t even think about them.
That’s one of the misery of loving or remembering someone in this dunya. Someone won’t miss you the exact moment you miss them or remember you just because you are remembering them.
So, all day I thought of this verse today: “Remember Me, and I will remember you”
Nowhere else will you have this guarantee. This comfort. Remembering a creation brings absolutely no real benefit to either to yourself or to the one you are remembering.
But remembering Allah brings about His love and attention to you. Remembering Him brings you comfort like nothing else. “Verily in the remembrance of Allah do the hearts find rest”
So the next time you find yourself missing someone or spending too much time remembering them - make dua for them and then turn your heart to a remembrance of someone far more beloved.”
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