Take a look around you. You will find yourself in a safe place. You might be in your room, in a public place, or even in school. There might be people around you or there might not be. The sunshine might be peeking in or maybe there are bright night lights on. Take a second to look around. 

You are safe. Even if your brain is running around trying to constantly find the solution to problems or you might feel like panicking, you need to remind yourself that you are safe. There are people a few steps away from you, who love you wholeheartedly, ready to shower you with love and warmth. There is God watching you from above, carving a path for you right now. And most importantly, you have YOU. You are worthy and you are your own best friend. You are there for you, and remind yourself that. 

Now, take a deep breath and let yourself feel through the emotions. Is it pain that you are feeling? Frustration? Anger? Disappointment? Confusion? Sadness? Or simply tiredness? Let yourself feel. 

Trust that you will find the solution. With every breath you take, you are getting closer to the solution to the problem you have. Now move around your body and slowly start to lift your mood. Gradually and slowly, rise up from the depths of the sadness because you are worthy and deserving of happiness. It might take time, so don’t rush because…

‘After every hardship comes ease’

(Surah 94:06)

The lesson for today is that you, yes, you will have problems and ups and downs in life and everyone else does too. But if you remain calm, things will get better.

I am Surobi. I am usually quite a happy person and I want to encourage you all to own your emotions like a rockstar and be happier.

With love,

Surobi