Assalam Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu.
For the longest time, I've been waiting to clear out this space. One thing I realised after so many years of stringing together words that how I do it says a lot about me. It will be judged, criticised and weighed among so many others. And somewhere along the way, people will form an image of you that isn't actually you. It's inevitable, I get that, the reader obviously tries guessing what's going on behind those sentences. But lately, I felt like what I was thinking was different from what people thought I was saying. Thus, this clearance...
You know how everyone keeps telling us not to trust the words of another human? Because they're going to change when they don't feel safe enough in a situation instead of changing the situation? That applies to writers too. I don't like people who judge by words. Then again, if you're a people reader, you would know how to find ways around your postulates. It's a blessing, Alhamdulillah. You won't be able to convince them about it though, because most of the time, they're negative remarks.
Of course, as a Muslim, you need to have a filter for your writing. But because of the consequences, we're bound by thousands of unspoken stringent laws. It's so limiting, and absolutely frustrating. Can you not be truthful about anything anymore? But this ability is a blessing too. It's limiting, yes, but liberating. Because when you speak, your soul will be at peace. Imagine the soul damage we've had to endure because if all the things we say. When you're an introvert, it's a million times more embarrassing. Sheesh. 😳🤦🏻♀️
So I've decided to have a pre-writing pep talk before I type anything, In Shaa Allah. I hope it will be beneficial for you and me. Alhamdulillah for the rewards of intentions though, Alhamdulillah a million times. ❤️✨