Are your words racing ahead of your thoughts?

Assalaau'alaykum ,

Have you ever found yourself in a heated conversation, with words pouring out before you could carefully consider them?

It's a typical human experience, where our reactions outpace our thoughts.

However, with a nurtured heart, we can maintain a sense of tranquillity in the face of turbulence, resembling calm waters navigating through rapids, allowing us to flow peacefully with a deliberate and purposeful direction.

Yet, a single ripple of thoughtlessness has the potential to disturb that serene flow, giving rise to a storm of misunderstandings.

It's in such moments that I remind myself to pause, to allow the ripples of haste to settle within. The pause serves as a bridge between reaction and response, a brief moment where wisdom can take the reins.

When we choose to cross that bridge, we honour not just the people around us, but also access and embrace the light of understanding that Allah has bestowed upon us.

So, the next time you feel a situation disturbing the waters of your heart, take a deep breath, cross the bridge to mindful response and let your words flow from your internal wisdom, carrying with them peace and sincerity.