Life has a funny way of showing you what matters. The last few weeks have been very eye-opening. You really have to break yourself to find yourself again. And, boy do I know how to break myself.

Finding your most authentic self can only be done once you are on the verge. The verge of destruction or a breakthrough. Thankfully, mine was the latter, although at many times since my father’s passing I thought my entire self and soul was destroyed.

However, the last few weeks and especially this pilgrimage has been a great time for inner reflection. This is one of the reasons I love solo travelling. You are left to your own thoughts and devices and forced to face yourself and truly look in the mirror. Many are not comfortable with this, and never will be. However, I have always wanted to glance deep in to my soul and this trip to Makkah and Madinah really forced me to do that.

I feel refreshed with a new energy and purpose. Actually, it is not new at all. My goals and purpose still remain the same. I just feel more content with myself and my decisions and choices- past, present and future. And that’s all we can do.

Accept and move on.

Hope everyone has an amazing day!

With all my love,

Amina x