Al-Amn Magazine

ife’s paths are vast, and its challenges are even greater. We journey through life, experiencing joys and sorrows, comfort and hardship, positive and negative emotions. But we will always be better off if we are certain that good follows evil, that happiness follows hardship, and that joy will inevitably come, even if sadness lingers. As the hadith qudsi states, “I am as my servant thinks I am. If he thinks well of me, then it is for him; and if he thinks ill of me, then it is for him.” Being optimistic and positive is essential for facing life’s challenges and emerging stronger, capable of confronting even greater difficulties. You’ll gain valuable lessons and experiences that bolster your resilience and make you steadfast in the face of crises, preventing you from succumbing to despair. The starting point is to view your surroundings positively, cultivating an inherently positive personality and fostering inner peace, tranquility, and confidence in your ability to overcome obstacles. A key principle in personal development is to prioritize optimism, rooted in the belief that the future holds better things. After night comes day, darkness follows light, and sorrow is followed by happiness. Life becomes more beautiful when you see all its colors and experience most of its trials. Your happiness is based on experiencing sadness, and your enjoyment of light stems from your fear of darkness. Thus, the diversity of colors in our lives is the secret to its beauty and the joy of living within its confines. That’s why the renowned Greek philosopher Socrates believed that “life without trials is not worth living, and if patience has a bitter taste, its rewards are beautiful.” In short, having faith in God is an act of worship. Be optimistic about the future, and you will find happiness. Don’t dwell on sadness, depression, or fear of tomorrow, and be certain that the best is yet to come, sooner or later. b i n d a i n a@b a t e l c o . c om . b h Maj. Gen. Mohammed Bin Daina Fai t h i n God an act of worsh i p L Inshort, havingfaith in God isanact ofworship. Beoptimistic about the future LASTWORD