At the end of the day the objective should always be to two things: True to yourself and pleasing to Allah. That is who we should spend our efforts and energy pleasing.
When we look around and it seems as though every thing is going out of control, be honest with yourself. Did you do everything that you could to make your day better? Did you do everything that you could to help your children turn out better? Would Allah be pleased with what you are trying to do? Would Allah be pleased with what you did do? If the answer is no, then you have work to do, and only you know the real answer.
It is said that your actions should be congruent with your thoughts. I agree wholeheartedly. That is an indication that you are being true to yourself. And it is hard. As a people, accepting disappointment and rejection has not been a strong aspect of the Black man and woman's sojourn in America. We historically and psychologically try to please all the people that have nothing to do with our well being.
Let's get centered. Focus on Allah and what it is that He desires of and for us. All else matters so little. Remember that and be blessed and be at peace.
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