“But they plan, and Allah plans. And Allah is the best of planners.”
— Surah Al-Anfal
You plan ahead for many things in life, and sometimes those plans don’t work out. Something or someone unexpectedly comes in the way, putting everything on pause—or worse, shattering the vision you had so clearly pictured.
Take this example:
You get employed in a good working environment. You’re thrilled. You start thinking of opening clothing accounts, upgrading your devices, treating yourself to a few luxuries. You finally feel independent and want to spoil yourself a little. Why not?
But you didn’t consider how long you’d actually be employed there. You didn’t think about whether your salary would increase, or if things would remain stable. You focused on the moment and started building plans in your head—ready to accomplish them one by one.
Then reality hits.
Difficulties come sooner than expected.
Obstacles you didn’t prepare for show up.
Suddenly, you’re forced to make tough decisions that leave you feeling defeated—like a failure. You begin to feel regret, frustration, embarrassment, and emotional exhaustion. It’s as if you’ve been thrown back to square one.
But here’s something important to remember:
It’s okay when things don’t go according to plan.
Learn to accept it—because it taught you something.
Embrace it—because it matured you.
Let it shape you—because you’re now stronger than you were before.
Don’t label your experience as failure.
It’s a lesson.
It’s a source of wisdom.
It’s a journey from darkness to light.
Don’t curse the fall.
Don’t let people’s criticism break you—because they will always find something to belittle. That’s life.
Instead, shift your focus.
Look at those less fortunate than you.
You may have lost your job—but someone out there is sleeping on the streets, hoping for a single meal.
You may not have your own car—but others have never had one and walk everywhere. Someone else doesn’t even have legs.
You may feel like complaining—but someone else is bedridden, unable to move, and has been that way for years.
You still have blessings. Don’t overlook them.
Never doubt yourself.
Never doubt Allah.
Never doubt the trials that come your way—there is always wisdom behind them. You just have to open your heart enough to see it.
So pick yourself up.
Allow yourself to bloom again.
Let this version of you be wiser, more grounded, and full of hope.
