Restlessness

An idyllic sense of peace in our minds is what we often promise ourselves when we're faced with challenges. We often expect so much, I'm afraid that sometimes it could be too much, of freedom from worries, stress etc after we weathered the storm and we can see the silver lining in the dark clouds. While writing an exam, we exert ourselves to study hard in a bid to ensure success. Our minds are hardly at ease. *Then we hope with too much certainty that all worries will be over after the completion of the exam. But alas! after..., we start to worry about our mistakes, inadequacies etc so much so that our minds are deprived of the peace it believes it has rightfully earned yet subconsciously denied.
The kind of peace of mind we often seek is nothing but a mirage in a desert. If we are patient enough to expect little of worldly pleasures, content ourselves with the little that we have, and trust Allah staunchly BELIEVING and ACCEPTING that we will only get that which has been erstwhile apportioned to us, then we will find an oasis before us. It will open doors allowing us to find pleasure in things as insignificant and simple as a smile.

                           Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.  Suratul Ra'd: 28