15.88. Do not strain your eyes toward what We have given some groups among them (the unbelievers) to enjoy (in the life of this world), nor grieve over them (because of their attitude toward your mission); and lower your wings (of compassion and protection) for the believers.
This is a thought similar to the Buddhist concept Pema Chodron discusses of Satisfaction. It also means that you should not pollute what Allah has given you to enjoy in this world with attachment to this world. Nothing can prevent someone from working for the blessings of paradise. Anyone can smile more, be more loving and kind, pray more, meditate more or be more grateful without any particular blessing. It is a mental attitude to be grateful.
Satisfaction with what we have can be a powerfool tool to defend ourselves from the attacks of the world. Whether it is someone telling us in their thoughts and words that we are less than them or someone telling us that we aren't accomplished enough or it our own voices telling ourselves that we have made mistakes we can't correct or made choices we can't change that have turned our lives for the worse.
So when someone abuses me I should just be calm and not get angry but pray and be mindful. This leads to more thoughts on mindfulness....see next post.
This is a thought similar to the Buddhist concept Pema Chodron discusses of Satisfaction. It also means that you should not pollute what Allah has given you to enjoy in this world with attachment to this world. Nothing can prevent someone from working for the blessings of paradise. Anyone can smile more, be more loving and kind, pray more, meditate more or be more grateful without any particular blessing. It is a mental attitude to be grateful.
Satisfaction with what we have can be a powerfool tool to defend ourselves from the attacks of the world. Whether it is someone telling us in their thoughts and words that we are less than them or someone telling us that we aren't accomplished enough or it our own voices telling ourselves that we have made mistakes we can't correct or made choices we can't change that have turned our lives for the worse.
So when someone abuses me I should just be calm and not get angry but pray and be mindful. This leads to more thoughts on mindfulness....see next post.
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