Recently I've really been focused on making my dreams and goals happen. It's not easy, but nothing worth anything is easy. I believe Allah makes things hard for a reason. If we got everything we wanted exactly the second we wanted it, then we wouldn't appreciate it or value it. So, the bigger the dream, the harder the journey to achieve it. But that's ok. It's like a roller coaster ride. The anticipation is immense. With each step you take closer and closer to entering the ride, you feel nervous and anxious and excited for what you know is about to happen. When you start going through the bends, hills, and tunnels, you are squealing from fear, euphoria, and enjoyment. At the end of the ride, you are relieved, happy, content and ready to either ride again, or ride something even bigger next time.
Going after your dreams and goals is also like pealing an onion. There are many layers, and the closer you get to the center, the more you are affected, often crying. After you're finished you're left with a few remaining stinging tears, but no worse off.
I look forward to the roller coaster ride ahead of me. I pray that Allah grants me success. I also pray that I'm graceful and appreciative of each step along the way, and that at the end I am wiser. Here's to the adventure!
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