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Awakening the Soul: Nurturing Spiritual Growth in a Chaotic World

Why hardship and gratitude go hand in hand

Assalaamu’alaykum, 

This week inside Breaking Barriers, we had a very powerful session during our monthly Shukr Circle.

The theme was hardships.

Now, gratitude isn’t something we naturally associate with difficulty. But the reflections that emerged were deeply moving and I wanted to share a few w...

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Have you stopped to smell the roses lately?

Assalaamu’alaykum, 

When was the last time you stopped for a moment to let your senses soak in the abundance around you, with a conscious heart and mind? 

We know gratitude is part of our faith. We nod our heads and say,  

“Yes, I’m grateful for my blessings.”  

But have you let it sink in? I me...

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