Both struggle and destiny shape a person’s future. I believe this not only because of cultural or religious teachings but also because I have experienced it myself.

For approximately 40 years of my life as an adult, I have learned how to work, study, and adapt well to the surrounding environment. In some cases, I was able to achieve the expected results, but in others, I failed. Destiny is the determining factor.

Destiny plays a role in determining the results of efforts, but it also plays a role in other things. For example, meeting someone I had not planned changed my views or decisions about something.

I believe that humans cannot fully define their true selves. The combination of excess personal traits, opportunities, varying environments, and other unseen factors influences their direction in life.

In Islam, there is good advice about struggle and destiny.

Develop the mindset of Tawakkal in you. Tawakkal means surrendering all affairs to Allah SWT after trying your best.

Tawakkal will empower you, restoring your energy to fight and instilling the belief that a better fate awaits you somewhere in the future.

To all my friends fasting this month of Ramadan, I wish you the best of luck. Have a great weekend, all my readers.