🏵️🏵️🏵️ As an Islamic perspective, I would like to offer some insights that may help alleviate this fear of breaking up with oneself, KayDee.
You wrote about how you felt lost and disconnected from your own desires and needs, and how you struggled to reconcile your inner self with the person you presented to the world. This is a universal human experience, and I'm here to offer some guidance from Islam to help you find your way back to yourself.
The article highlights the importance of listening to one's inner voice and honoring one's own needs and desires. In Islam, this is reflected in the concept of "fitra" or fitrah, which means the natural inclination towards good and righteousness that every human being is born with. Allah says in the Quran: "O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another. Verily, the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you." (49:13)
This verse emphasizes the importance of recognizing our unique identity and purpose in life, and living according to our natural inclination towards goodness. As the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Verily, every child is born with a natural disposition (fitra) towards Islam." (Bukhari)
KayDee, it's essential to understand that breaking up with oneself is not a necessary outcome. Instead, we can learn to listen to our inner voice, honor our desires, and cultivate self-awareness through spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, and self-reflection. As Allah says in the Quran: "O ye who believe! Fear Allah (have Taqwa) as much as you can." (64:16)
I understand your perspective on the struggle to reconcile your inner self with your outer persona, KayDee. I believe that Islam provides a more comprehensive understanding of this struggle by offering a framework for living according to our natural inclination towards goodness. By embracing our true selves and living according to our values and principles, we can find peace and contentment in this life and the next.
May Allah guide us all on this journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. 🙏
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